Steelers owner Art Rooney Jr. nominated as Pitt trustee
By Jon Moss, Editor-in-Chief
9:45 am
A board of trustees committee nominated several new and old members to the board at a public Friday meeting streamed via YouTube.
Research labs to become operational in coming weeks
By Ashton Crawley, Senior Staff Writer
May 29, 2020
Rob Rutenbar, the senior vice chancellor for research, said in a Friday email blast that each lab’s principal investigator must submit a plan to their dean or regional campus president for review. The plan must clearly define an approach for scheduling and a process for allocating time and access to address COVID-driven implications, Rutenbar said.
Pitt officials ‘optimistic’ about in-person classes, deliver recommendation report to Gallagher
By Rebecca Johnson, Senior Staff Writer
May 29, 2020
Chris Bonneau, the president of the University Senate, said he is confident the planning will allow the University to resume in-person instruction, if state and local regulations permit.
Pitt purchases Oakland social club building for nearly $5 million
By Rebecca Johnson, Senior Staff Writer
May 28, 2020
Pitt purchased an Oakland social club building on Bigelow Boulevard in late March for $4.95 million, according to Allegheny County real estate records.
Board committee sets salary for new health sciences chief
By Jon Moss, Editor-in-Chief
May 26, 2020
The board of trustees’ compensation committee voted unanimously Tuesday to set a seven-figure compensation package for Anantha Shekhar, the incoming senior vice chancellor for the health sciences.
Former Pitt employee sues University over alleged age discrimination
By Benjamin Nigrosh, News Editor
May 22, 2020
A former employee of Pitt’s Office of Admissions and Financial Aid filed a civil complaint against the University for allegedly discriminating against him on the basis of age.
Pitt’s budget and endowment, explained
By Jon Moss, Editor-in-Chief
May 22, 2020
Pitt’s budget, and the process to craft it, is full of jargon and specialized terminology. This guide attempts to explain how the annual University budget is put together, as well as the different pieces that compose the budget and endowment.
Additional students added to working groups planning fall classes, housing
By Rebecca Johnson, Senior Staff Writer
May 21, 2020
Danielle Obisie-Orlu — the president of the Resident Student Association, which represents students living in residence halls — was recently added to a panel determining what on-campus housing could look like this fall.
Pitt officials considering mandatory masks for fall semester
By Ashton Crawley, Senior Staff Writer
May 21, 2020
If students return to Oakland in the fall in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, they may see some changes made to campus. Pitt is considering providing all employees with one mask, and students with two, which must be worn when and where the University asks, officials said Wednesday.
Pitt disability lawsuit settled by mediator
By Benjamin Nigrosh, News Editor
May 17, 2020
Daniel Hinkson filed a civil complaint on Dec. 9, 2019, against Pitt in federal court for allegedly firing him based on a disability.