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
Dr. Paul Duprex, director of Pitt’s Center for Vaccine Research, speaks about COVID-2019 at a February Senate Council meeting.

Senate Council discusses coronavirus effects at Pitt

By Rebecca Johnson, Senior Staff Writer • March 19, 2020
With the effects of the global SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus pandemic felt internationally, people are clamoring for a vaccine.
A petition urging the Pitt administration to modify the pass/fail grading policy for the spring semester in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic has gathered thousands of signatures since its creation two days ago.

Thousands sign petition urging change to Pitt pass/fail policy

By Sarah Berg, Staff Writer • March 19, 2020
A petition urging the Pitt administration to modify the pass/fail grading policy for the spring semester in the wake of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus pandemic has gathered thousands of signatures since its creation two days ago.
Chancellor Patrick Gallagher at the February meeting of the board of trustees.

Gallagher announces plans to further shutdown campus

By Jon Moss and Mary Rose O'Donnell • March 18, 2020
Chancellor Patrick Gallagher announced in a Wednesday email that the University will further reduce its operating presence in the coming days, due to the global SARS-CoV-2 pandemic.
A student swiping into Market Central.

Pitt selects Compass Group as next dining contractor

By Jon Moss, News Editor • March 17, 2020
Pitt has selected Compass Group, a British multinational foodservice company, as its new single-source dining contractor beginning July 1.
Employees of Pitt’s University Library System said they have requested that the University temporarily close Pitt’s libraries.

Pitt library employees urge administrators to fully shut down facilities

By Jon Moss, News Editor • March 16, 2020
Employees of Pitt’s University Library System said they have repeatedly asked both the library and University administration in recent days to temporarily shutter the system in the wake of the global SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, citing health concerns.

Senate committee talks classroom utilization

By Nathan Fitchett, Staff Writer • March 16, 2020
Ensuring classes around campus are scheduled at the times requested by departments and placed in rooms that match their requirements is a delicate dance.
Hillman Library remains open to students, faculty and staff. All University libraries will remain open, but may have reduced hours depending on usage.

Pitt to restrict building access, close campus recreation

By Jon Moss, News Editor • March 15, 2020
Pitt will restrict building access and close numerous recreational facilities across campus beginning Monday, due to the global SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus pandemic.
A student swiping into Market Central.

Pitt to temporarily shutter dining halls as classes move online

By Jon Moss, News Editor • March 11, 2020
Pitt Dining will temporarily shutter both dining halls, Market Central and The Perch at Sutherland Hall, and adjust the operating hours of several other campus eateries.
Chancellor Patrick Gallagher at the February meeting of the board of trustees.

Pitt moves classes online as coronavirus pandemic spreads around nation

By Jon Moss, News Editor • March 11, 2020
Chancellor Patrick Gallagher announced Wednesday that Pitt will cancel classes next week and then move them online indefinitely beginning March 23, in the wake of the global SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus pandemic.
Pitt announced it is reviewing its pandemic preparedness plan, which includes setting up a centralized website for reliable updates about the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus.

Pitt cancels most spring break study abroad programming in wake of coronavirus crisis

By Jon Moss, News Editor • March 3, 2020
Pitt students looking to fly out of the Steel City over spring break for study abroad will now be grounded, following a new directive from University administrators.
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