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 hits Board of Trustees protestors with charges, conduct hearings

By Jack Troy, Senior Staff Writer • November 17, 2023
Pitt has filed three summary charges and held eight conduct hearings against protestors who disrupted a Board of Trustees meeting in September. Most of the protesters were students, staff and unaffiliated supporters of Trans Action Building.
The Cathedral of Learning.

Pitt announces new ‘Finish Line’ grant to assist graduating low-income students in completing their degree

By Abby Lipold, Staff Writer • November 8, 2023
In the fall of 2024, Pitt will implement a one-time, nonrenewable grant that will cover graduating low-income students’ unpaid balances and financial holds. The “Finish Line” grant is the latest step toward Pitt’s goal of creating an “inclusive and equitable campus.”
The Chancellor's Update to Faculty Assembly meeting.

Faculty Assembly addresses Plan for Pitt, health care and AI in monthly meeting

By Khushi Rai, Senior Staff Writer • October 6, 2023
The Faculty Assembly took place on Wednesday afternoon in Posvar Hall and over Zoom. Topics discussed included Plan for Pitt, student health insurance and AI implementation on campus.

OEDI names new assistant vice chancellor, promotes two more employees into new positions

By Ryleigh Lord, News Editor • September 11, 2023
The Office for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion named a new assistant vice chancellor and promoted two more employees into new positions in an effort to “advance the unit’s vital University work.”
Graduate students march to the Cathedral of Learning on Friday to deliver their health insurance petition to the Office of the Provost.

‘Direct attack’: Health insurance hikes push graduate students’ budgets to the breaking point

By Jack Troy, Senior Staff Writer • September 4, 2023
Many students at Pitt who are hospitalized may hit their out-of-pocket maximum of $4,200 by the end of the academic year. That’s 21% of the minimum stipend for graduate workers — an unacceptable burden, students affected by the changes say.
Chancellor Joan Gabel at a press conference on April 3.

Chancellor Joan Gabel discusses Pitt’s future during her first week in office

By Pamela Smith, Editor-in-Chief • July 20, 2023

Joan Gabel, Pitt’s newest chancellor, described Pitt as a newly awakened “sleeping giant” in terms of opportunity and potential — a metaphor used by former chancellor Patrick Gallagher as well. “There’s...

For second time this year, PA House rejects in-state tuition bill

For second time this year, PA House rejects in-state tuition bill

By Ryleigh Lord, News Editor • July 8, 2023

The fight in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives over funding for in-state tuition discounts continues after House Republicans blocked millions of dollars in state appropriations for four Pennsylvania...

The Cathedral of Learning.

Supreme Court rules affirmative action unconstitutional, Pitt administration responds

By Ryleigh Lord, News Editor • June 30, 2023
Educational leaders, including Vice Provost Ann Cudd, have spoken out in response to the Supreme Court’s striking down of the use of affirmative action in college admissions.
A view of the Cathedral of Learning.

Gallagher gives final report as Chancellor at Board of Trustees meeting

By Adrienne Cahillane, Staff Writer • June 28, 2023
Chancellor Gallagher reported on record admissions and reflected on his time at Pitt at Friday’s Board of Trustees Meeting.
The halls outside the School of Education on the fifth floor of Wesley W. Posvar Hall.

More than a month after commencement, advising error sends 17 Pitt teaching students back to class

By Jack Troy, Senior Staff Writer • June 28, 2023
After four years of taking classes at Pitt, Delphie Backs was ready to move onto the next phase of her life. But on June 6, an email from the University came — she hadn’t graduated after all.
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