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 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. 
Heather Lyke, Former Athletic Director

Lyke firing remains unclear as Pitt Athletics searches for new AD, Lyke steps into new CEO role

By Aidan Kasner, Abby Lipold • September 29, 2024
On September 9th 2024, Heather Lyke was fired as Athletic Director of the University of Pittsburgh, only a few months before her contract with the University was set to expire. The specific reason for her firing remains unclear. 
Dwayne Pinkney is Pitt’s new executive senior vice chancellor for administration and finance and CFO.

New Chief Financial Officer Dwayne Pinkney discusses financial costs and priorities at Pitt

By Emma Hannan, Contributing Editor • September 26, 2024
In a Q&A, Pitt’s new Chief Financial Officer, Dwayne Pinkney, talked about what his role entails and what brought him to the Pitt community.
Rallygoers pose for a photo holding signs in support of the Pitt Grad Union on Tuesday outside of the Cathedral of Learning.

Pitt Grad Union reaches agreement with administration after rally at Cathedral of Learning

By Abby Lipold, News Editor • September 11, 2024
On Tuesday evening, the Pitt administration met the latest demands of the graduate student union when they submitted a list of eligible graduate employees to the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board, the final step in the unionization process before a formal election. 
The Cathedral of Learning.

Community condemns antisemitism, expresses support for Jewish students following Friday evening attack

By Abby Lipold, News Editor • September 1, 2024
Following the incident on Friday evening where a group of Jewish students at Pitt were attacked on their way to a Chabad dinner, community organizations, local politicians, and the University administration have issued statements expressing their support for the Jewish community at Pitt. 
The interior of the Cathedral of Learning.

Board of Trustees approves new salaries for Pitt leaders

By Jordan Kooper, Staff Writer • August 21, 2024
The University of Pittsburgh’s Board of Trustees approved salaries for Provost Joseph McCarthy, Vice Chancellor Phil Bakken, and Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer Dwayne Pinkney. The Board also approved retention payments for Vice Chancellor and Chief Legal Officer Geovette Washington for this year and the next four years.
Students study outside on Soldiers and Sailors Lawn in April.

Pitt Office of Finance publishes ESG report for fiscal year 2023

By Jordan Kooper, Staff Writer • May 29, 2024
The University of Pittsburgh’s Office of Finance released its Consolidated Endowment Fund Environmental, Social and Governance report for fiscal year 2023 on May 7. The update details the CEF’s current investment into fossil fuels and the University’s plan to phase out these investments within the next decade.
Pitt’s School of Education names Eboni Zamani-Gallaher as dean

Pitt’s School of Education names Eboni Zamani-Gallaher as dean

By Emma Hannan, Staff Writer • May 22, 2024
Pitt’s new Dean of the School of Education Eboni Zamani-Gallaher is hoping to offer new programs of study for undergraduates, increase enrollment in their masters program, create more hybrid and online programs and continue engagement for K-12 and community college educators.
Protestors hold signs in support of faculty unionization during a rally outside the chancellor's office on Tuesday afternoon.

Pitt Faculty Union votes to ratify first labor contract with university

By Abby Lipold, News Editor • May 16, 2024
After more than two years of negotiations with the University and nearly a decade of organizing, the Pitt Faculty Union has ratified a contract that will significantly increase pay for part-time and visiting faculty. 
A portrait of Chancellor Joan Gabel.

Senate Council holds final meeting of semester, recaps recent events

By Anna Kuntz, Senior Staff Writer • May 14, 2024
At the last Senate Council meeting of the semester, Chancellor Joan Gabel discussed safety culture on campus following the Victory Heights construction accident, as well as recapping the year’s accomplishments, including new leadership positions and the passage of six policies.
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