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 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.
University announces “Discourse and Dialogue” theme for 2023-2024 year

University announces “Discourse and Dialogue” theme for 2023-2024 year

By Anna Kuntz, Staff Writer • June 20, 2023
After a year of protest, conversation and controversy, the University has coined the title ‘Discourse and Dialogue’ for the 2023-24 academic year to reflect their mission as a public university to “uphold the principles of protected speech and expression.” A team of students and faculty will be developed to cultivate the program as Pitt prepares to initiate its 10th themed academic year.
Joan Gabel at a press conference in the Cathedral of Learning after being named the University's next chancellor on April 3.

Faculty union, SGB discuss hopes and opportunities for Chancellor-elect Gabel

By Madison Dean, Senior Staff Writer • May 23, 2023
After a seven-month-long search process, the University’s Board of Trustees selected Joan Gabel as Pitt’s chancellor-elect on April 3, 2023. A search committee to find a new chancellor was appointed by Board of Trustees chair Doug Browning in September 2022. The committee included Board of Trustees members along with faculty, staff, students and alumni.
Joseph McCarthy, vice provost for undergraduate studies.

Joseph McCarthy named interim provost effective July 1

By Ryleigh Lord, News Editor • May 17, 2023
Joseph McCarthy, current vice provost for undergraduate studies, will be interim provost starting on July 1, 2023, according to an announcement from Chancellor Gallagher.
The Senate Council meeting on Thursday in Posvar Hall.

Senate Council discusses recent public safety concerns

By Alexandra Ross, Assistant News Editor • April 20, 2023
The University Senate Council’s monthly meeting mainly centered on recent public safety and emergency management concerns, including two hoax shooter threats and Tuesday evening’s protest.
Police exit Hillman Library Monday night after evacuating students from the building.

Pitt reviewing Emergency Notification System after ‘delayed and flawed’ response Monday night

By Punya Bhasin, News Editor • April 11, 2023
Pitt said it’s reviewing the Emergency Notification System and retraining its communicators after a “delayed and flawed” response to a hoax active shooter incident in Hillman Library Monday night.
La’Tasha Mayes, a Democrat in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, speaks at an event in Alumni Hall on Friday.

‘We must be fearless’: Pennsylvania Rep. La’Tasha Mayes denounces Pitt for hosting ‘transphobic’ speakers

By Tanya Babbar, Staff Writer • March 26, 2023
La’Tasha Mayes, a Democrat in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, discussed student activism and “anti-trans” events on Friday in honor of the 50th anniversary of both Pitt’s Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies Department and Rainbow Alliance.
Cabot Phillips speaking at the 2016 Young Americans for Liberty National Convention at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.

Conservative commentator Cabot Phillips criticizes ‘liberal privilege’ on college campuses at Turning Point event

By Rebecca Johnson, Editor-in-Chief • March 24, 2023
Right-wing commentator Cabot Phillips spoke with conservative students at Pitt Friday evening, saying “there is nothing that gives you privilege about being a white male at a college campus.” About 25 people attended the event hosted by Pitt’s Turning Point USA chapter.
Senate Council at its monthly meeting on Wednesday in Posvar Hall.

Senate Council discusses pause on University vaccination requirements, passes drone policy

By Madison Dean, Staff Writer • February 23, 2023
Senate Council held its monthly meeting on Wednesday afternoon where members discussed the University’s success with Black History Month events, University vaccinations and immunizations and a newly passed drone policy.
Chancellor Patrick Gallagher.

Gallagher reflects on time as chancellor, changing world of higher education

By Alexandra Ross, Assistant News Editor • February 6, 2023
Chancellor Patrick Gallagher spoke with The Pitt News about his accomplishments as chancellor, how his job has changed since 2014 and sexual assault prevention at Pitt moving forward.
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