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Interfraternity Council board member speaks out on ‘absurd,’ ‘vile’ statement IFC posted last week on reported sexual assault in the Cathedral of Learning

By Rebecca Johnson, Editor-in-Chief • October 18, 2022

A now-deleted statement from IFC regarding a reported sexual assault contained language such as “I believe that a man’s life is difficult.” An IFC board member called it thinly-veiled “misogyny” and “chauvinism,” and urged the president, Michael Liu, to resign.

Senate Council talks sexual assault cases, increased security presence on campus

By Khushi Rai, Staff Writer • October 13, 2022

Chief of Police James Loftus said Pitt police have yet to identify the perpetrator of the recent sexual assault in the Cathedral of Learning.

‘We demand change’: Students protest sexual assault on campus

By Alexandra Ross, Senior Staff Writer • October 7, 2022

More than 100 students at a Friday afternoon protest chanted "take back our safety, take back our campus" and carried signs with phrases such as "We demand change, we will not be silenced."

Pittsburgh college students: If you’ve experienced sexual violence, these local resources can help.

By Emma Folts and Mila Sanina • October 7, 2022

It can be a confusing and traumatic time. This guide can answer some questions about medical care, Title IX and counseling.

Faculty Assembly discusses HR concerns, United Way campaign

By James Paul, For The Pitt News • October 7, 2022

To Alexandros Labrinidis, it’s hard to convince students that Pitt is a viable employer when the pay for research jobs is so low.

Pitt’s Center for Governance and Markets receives $2.4 million to research social division

By Colm Slevin, Assistant News Editor • September 26, 2022

Researchers from Pitt’s Center for Governance and Markets won a three-year, $2.4 million grant from the John Templeton Foundation to research social division and polarization.

Gallagher touts 53% increase in first-year Pitt applications at Board of Trustees meeting

By Alexandra Ross, Senior Staff Writer • September 23, 2022

According to Chancellor Patrick Gallagher, first-year applications to Pitt’s Oakland campus rose by 53% between 2021 and 2022.

Pitt names new director of environmental health and safety

By Allison Radziwon, Assistant News Editor • September 21, 2022

Pitt’s Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management named Molly Stitt-Fischer the new director of environmental health and safety, according to a Tuesday media release from the University.

Q&A: Pitt’s new dean of the School of Nursing talks nursing, career trajectory

By Quentin Tan, Staff Writer • September 21, 2022

Christine Kasper is slated to replace Jaqueline Dunbar-Jacob as dean of the School of Nursing on Jan. 1.

Pitt announces committee that will select next chancellor

By Allison Radziwon and Pamela Smith • September 21, 2022

Board of Trustees Chair Doug Browning appointed on Tuesday the search committee and the search firm that will find Pitt’s new chancellor, according to a media release from the University.