The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The City-County Building.

Emeritus Board of Trustees member settles civil suit against Board

By Katie Hovan, Staff Writer • February 4, 2025
Former Pitt Board of Trustees member John Pelusi and Pitt’s Board of Trustees have reached a lawful agreement regarding Pelusi’s legal action against the Board’s alleged attempts to restrict him from accessing information.
FAFSA delayed for second year, processing to begin in late February

FAFSA delayed for second year, processing to begin in late February

By Emma Wu, Staff Writer • February 4, 2025
The yearly cycle of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid is currently delayed for the second year in a row. Normally, FAFSA opens on October 1 each year but, this year it was delayed until December 1.
The Cathedral of Learning.

Emeritus Board of Trustees member sues board

By Anna Kuntz, Senior Staff Writer • January 17, 2025
Emeritus Board of Trustees member John Pelusi has filed a lawsuit against the Board of Trustees and Chairperson John Verbanac, alleging he was denied access to information related to various actions by the University.
The Faculty Assembly meets in Posvar Hall on Wednesday afternoon.

Faculty assembly addresses campus safety concerns in wake of hit-and-run, plans general education reform

By Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer  • January 17, 2025
At Tuesday's Faculty Assembly meeting, members discussed pedestrian safety improvements and plans to revamp general education requirements.
Jane Caldwell attends the Faculty Assembly on Nov. 29, 2023.

Chancellor and Provost office to take control of local antisemitism initiative

By Katie Hovan, Staff Writer • January 6, 2025
President of the Faculty Assembly Robin Kear announced on Dec. 4 the ad hoc committee on antisemitism will move forward under the Chancellor and Provost’s office. Members of EIADAC initially expressed frustration, but some now support a higher authority takeover.
Jane Caldwell attends the Faculty Assembly on Nov. 29, 2023.

Antisemitism ad hoc committee’s future uncertain after decision to halt its formation

By Katie Hovan, Staff Writer • December 4, 2024
On Nov. 20, Pitt’s Equity, Inclusion and Anti-Discrimination Advocacy Committee (EIADAC) voted to support recommendations to establish an Ad Hoc Committee on Antisemitism. But in an email one week later, Faculty Senate members learned the executive committee is “no longer pursuing” the creation of the ad hoc committee.
Rallygoers pose for a photo holding signs in support of the Pitt Grad Union on Tuesday, Sept. 10, outside of the Cathedral of Learning.

Grad union announces election date after months of negotiations

By Neel Kamal, Staff Writer • October 30, 2024
On Nov. 18, 19 and 21, the Graduate Student Union will hold its unionization election. If the vote passes, the union will begin its collective bargaining agreement with the University of Pittsburgh. The union plans on fighting for stronger health benefits and pay.
Faculty Assembly meets in Posvar Hall on Wednesday afternoon.

Faculty assembly discusses student safety in the wake of antisemitic attacks on Pitt students

By Ashley O’Doherty, Staff Writer   • October 11, 2024
Two public safety officials spoke about the recent antisemitic attacks on Jewish Pitt students and highlighted safety services at the monthly Faculty Assembly meeting on Wednesday afternoon.
The School of Pharmacy in Salk Hall.

‘They don’t have responses’: Pitt School of Pharmacy lays off 40% of PERU staff

By Colm Slevin, Senior Staff Writer • October 6, 2024
Program Evaluation and Research Unit for the Pitt School of Pharmacy is making some “necessary restructuring” and reducing its staff from 76 employees to 44, cutting 40% of the program’s current staff. These decisions went into effect on Oct. 4.
The Cathedral of Learning.

Pitt staff votes to unionize, plans to begin bargaining with university in coming months

By Abby Lipold, News Editor • September 30, 2024
On Friday the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board announced the majority of Pitt staff members voted in favor of joining a union. The Pitt Staff Union will now have two bargaining units — one for professional staff and another for nonprofessional staff. 
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