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Panzella navigates first year as dean of students

By Jon Moss, Editor-in-Chief • November 1, 2021

For Carla Panzella, listening is key. Pitt’s new dean of students, who has been on the job since Aug. 2, said it’s a crucial part of her job to listen to student concerns and help turn ideas into action.

Pitt to require COVID-19 vaccination starting Dec. 6

By Jon Moss and Millicent Watt • November 1, 2021

Pitt announced in a Monday campuswide email that all students and employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19, or receive an approved exemption, beginning Dec. 6.

Thomas Richards, Pitt Board of Trustees chair, dies at 66

By Jon Moss, Editor-in-Chief • October 29, 2021

Thomas Richards, the chair of Pitt’s Board of Trustees, passed away Friday at 66 following a battle with cancer, University officials said Friday evening.

Pitt’s new gift acceptance and naming policy upholds ‘academic freedom’ for faculty

By Quentin Tan, For The Pitt News • October 24, 2021

Pitt released a new Gift Acceptance and Naming policy — which went into effect on April 27 — that established updated standards and requirements for the acceptance of gifts and naming on behalf of the University campuswide.

‘A long time coming’: Pitt faculty celebrate union victory

By Neena Hagen, Senior Staff Writer • October 22, 2021

Dozens of Pitt faculty — both organizers and ordinary supporters — gathered at the United Steelworkers headquarters Wednesday evening Downtown to celebrate their victory and reflect on the yearslong campaign.

Staff Council discusses new emergency fund proposal, HR partnerships

By Natalie Frank, News Editor • October 22, 2021

Pitt’s Staff Council met Wednesday over Zoom to hear presentations from All of Us, the United Way campaign and HR. The council also met to vote on the Staff Emergency Fund proposal, which would offer financial support to staff going through hardships.

‘Too little, too late’: Students worry as Pitt climate action plan delayed again

By Colm Slevin, Senior Staff Writer • October 22, 2021

Pitt is again delaying the release of its climate action plan, frustrating students who want the University to take a stronger stance against climate change.

Pitt faculty vote to form union by wide margin

By Rebecca Johnson, Martha Layne, Jon Moss, and Alexandra Ross • October 19, 2021

Researchers and professors from across all Pitt campuses voted resoundingly to form a faculty union, according to a copy of an election returns document obtained by The Pitt News.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Tactical Plan town hall outlines Pitt’s diversity goals and strategies

By Betul Tuncer, Senior Staff Writer • October 18, 2021

The Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion held a town hall on Wednesday to outline the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Tactical Plan. The plan includes a land acknowledgement, anti-racism pledge and aims to create an equitable and inclusive campus environment.

Senate Council discusses potential COVID-19 vaccine requirement for spring semester

By Millicent Watt, Assistant News Editor • October 18, 2021

Chancellor Patrick Gallagher said Pitt is discussing ways to enforce COVID-19 vaccination — for as early as the spring semester — such as tying vaccination status to student enrollment or faculty employment.