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
Keeping the humanities ‘human’: A look ahead at Dietrich’s fall semester

Keeping the humanities ‘human’: A look ahead at Dietrich’s fall semester

By Benjamin Nigrosh, Senior Staff Writer • August 20, 2020
Despite the unprecedented circumstances for academia, Gayle Rogers said Pitt’s faculty members have adapted their curriculums to non-traditional learning spaces before and are ready to do it again.

5 Greek life chapters placed on interim suspension

By Rebecca Johnson, News Editor • August 19, 2020
Five Greek life chapters were placed on “Interim Suspension of Registration” on Wednesday after allegedly violating the University’s Health and Safety Guidelines, the Student Code of Conduct and the Fraternity and Sorority Guidelines.
The Cathedral of Learning watches over an empty Pitt campus.

Pitt announces no in-person classes until at least Sept. 14

By Rebecca Johnson, News Editor • August 19, 2020
Provost Ann Cudd said in a Wednesday afternoon email that there will be no in-person classes on Monday, extending online learning until at least Sept. 14 to allow for all students to start in-person classes at the same time.
Forbes-Craig Apartments is located across from the Carnegie Museum of Art in Oakland.

Pitt to empty Forbes-Craig Apartments, frustrating residents

By Jon Moss, Editor-in-Chief • August 19, 2020
Pitt will empty Forbes-Craig Apartments, an on-campus apartment building located at the corner of Forbes Avenue and South Craig Street, by the end of this week.
Black Loud and Queer, a new club at Pitt, has decided to meet only online for this semester.

Student orgs prepare for fall with video tours, book clubs and more

By Ashton Crawley, Assistant News Editor • August 18, 2020
A big part of campus life involves joining clubs, but with the fall semester quickly approaching, many things are still being decided. Some campus organizations are getting creative with things like video tours, book clubs and more.
Clyde Pickett, a 2017 graduate of the School of Education, was appointed as the University’s vice chancellor of diversity and inclusion in June.

Pitt alum takes over as diversity chief at ‘pivotal moment’

By Katie Sottile, Staff Writer • August 18, 2020
Clyde Pickett, a 2017 graduate of Pitt’s School of Education, was appointed as the University’s vice chancellor of diversity and inclusion in June.
U.S. District Judge J. Nicholas Ranjan said there was no evidence to suggest Rosfeld's resignation was coerced under duress.

Rosfeld wrongful termination lawsuit dismissed

By Benjamin Nigrosh, News Editor • August 12, 2020
Rosfeld filed a civil complaint in January against the University, Pitt police Chief James Loftus and Kathy Humphrey, the senior vice chancellor for engagement, for allegedly violating his due process rights and the 14th Amendment in his Jan. 18, 2018 termination.
Chancellor Patrick Gallagher at the February meeting of the board of trustees.

Exclusive: On eve of move-in, Gallagher asks for flexibility during historic semester

By Jon Moss, Editor-in-Chief • August 10, 2020
Chancellor Patrick Gallagher said he remains concerned about the upcoming semester, but has worked to reduce risk wherever possible.
The Cathedral of Learning watches over an empty Pitt campus.

Pitt says acknowledgement document “not a waiver of liability”

By Rebecca Johnson, Senior Staff Writer • August 9, 2020
Pitt said in a statement that one of the documents — a “return to campus student acknowledgement” — is not a liability waiver, but instead a form asking students to recognize the proper behaviors to minimize the risk of the coronavirus.
The Cathedral of Learning watches over an empty Pitt campus.

Pitt adds 8 new COVID-19 cases since last Friday

By Jon Moss, Editor-in-Chief • August 7, 2020
The University has had a total of 31 students and 20 employees test positive since June 26, with all students and nine employees recovered thus far.
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