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
Students will be able to move back into residence halls in late January or early February if they test negative for COVID-19.

Students concerned about online learning, burnout during spring semester

By Betul Tuncer, Staff Writer • January 18, 2021
As the spring semester begins, many students are preparing for classes and move-in while still being impacted by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Students shared their thoughts and concerns regarding housing, classes and other topics about the spring semester.
Pitt adds 16 new COVID-19 cases since Tuesday

Pitt adds 16 new COVID-19 cases since Tuesday

By Jon Moss, Editor-in-Chief • January 15, 2021
Pitt added 16 new COVID-19 cases, composed of 14 students and two employees, between Tuesday and Thursday, with 25 students currently in isolation.
Pitt adds 20 new COVID-19 cases since Thursday, will release more spring details 'later this week'

Pitt adds 20 new COVID-19 cases since Thursday, will release more spring details ‘later this week’

By Jon Moss, Editor-in-Chief • January 12, 2021
Pitt added 20 new COVID-19 cases, composed of 14 students and six employees, between last Friday and Monday, with 19 students currently in isolation.
The University-wide shelter-in-place period ended as of 7 a.m. Tuesday morning. 

Pitt says students should not travel to campus until further notice

By Rebecca Johnson and Jon Moss • January 8, 2021
Pitt students should not travel to campus yet for the upcoming spring semester due to COVID-19 uncertainty, the University said Friday.
Pitt adds 18 new COVID-19 cases since Tuesday

Pitt adds 18 new COVID-19 cases since Tuesday

By Jon Moss, Editor-in-Chief • January 8, 2021
Pitt added 18 new COVID-19 cases, composed of nine students and nine employees, between Tuesday and Thursday, with 18 students currently in isolation.
The University-wide shelter-in-place period ended as of 7 a.m. Tuesday morning. 

Pitt adds 38 new COVID-19 cases, will release spring plans ‘later this week’

By Jon Moss, Editor-in-Chief • January 5, 2021
With the spring semester approaching, Pitt spokesperson Kevin Zwick said the University will release return to campus plans “later this week.”
Construction on Bigelow Boulevard lasted from November 2019 through this December.

Bigelow to reopen on Christmas Eve

By Jon Moss, Editor-in-Chief • December 23, 2020
Bigelow Boulevard between Forbes and Fifth avenues will reopen on Christmas Eve this Thursday, City and Pitt officials announced Wednesday.
Pitt adds 13 new COVID-19 cases since Tuesday

Pitt adds 13 new COVID-19 cases since Tuesday

By Jon Moss, Editor-in-Chief • December 18, 2020
Pitt added 13 new COVID-19 cases, composed of three students and 10 employees, between Tuesday and Thursday, with 10 students currently in isolation.
Board committee nominates two trustees for vice chairperson

Board committee nominates two trustees for vice chairperson

By Mary Rose O'Donnell, Managing Editor • December 16, 2020
The governance and nominating committee of Pitt’s Board of Trustees nominated two board members to serve as vice chairpersons during a brief Tuesday afternoon meeting.

Faculty express concerns about Pitt-Outlier partnership

By Mary Rose O'Donnell, Managing Editor • December 16, 2020
Faculty at Pitt’s Oakland campus will no longer be involved in the University’s partnership with education-technology startup Outlier, according to faculty government president Chris Bonneau.
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