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
Andy Stephany, the Staff Council president, reiterated the importance of Pitt community members sharing their opinions on the Plan for Pitt 2025, particularly because the planning process only occurs every five years.

Senate Council urges community members to engage with next Plan For Pitt

By Rebecca Johnson, Staff Writer • January 16, 2020
Pitt administration entered the new year with a resolution in mind — gathering input from as many people across campus as possible.
Ex-Pitt police officer Michael Rosfeld filed a civil complaint against the University alleging that Senior Vice Chancellor for Engagement Kathy Humphrey “intervened with and acted in concert” with Pitt police Chief James Loftus after he arrested Humphrey’s son outside of Garage Door Saloon in 2017.

Ex-police officer acquitted in Antwon Rose case sues Pitt

By Jon Moss, News Editor • January 16, 2020
Ex-Pitt police officer Michael Rosfeld filed a civil complaint against the University, Pitt police Chief James Loftus and Senior Vice Chancellor for Engagement Kathy Humphrey on Thursday for allegedly violating his due process rights and the 14th Amendment in his Jan. 18, 2018, termination.
The University is accepting proposals from faculty until Feb. 19 for projects to adapt, adopt or create open education resources for current course offerings as a part of a series of initiatives run by Provost Ann Cudd’s office to encourage the use of OERs.

Provost’s office accepting OER grant applications

By Jon Moss and Benjamin Nigrosh • January 16, 2020
The University is accepting proposals from faculty until Feb. 19 for projects to adapt, adopt or create open education resources for current course offerings.
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation awarded Pitt and civic network Remake Learning a $1 million grant for the Shifting Power initiative, which will provide a space for black and Latinx educators and learning scientists to work together and re-examine best practices in education.

School of Education receives $1 million Gates grant

By Jon Moss, News Editor • January 15, 2020
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation awarded Pitt and civic network Remake Learning a $1 million grant for the Shifting Power initiative, a project to transform how research and development is conducted in education.
The University Senate’s Plant Utilization and Planning Committee met Monday afternoon in Forbes Tower to discuss the changes to Pitt’s campus brought up in the recently released Institutional Master Plan.

Senate committee talks energy efficiency

By Natalie Frank, Staff Writer • January 13, 2020
Expanded chilled water capacity, new utility lines under Bigelow Boulevard and networks of sensors — these are among the ways that Pitt’s facilities management team is using to try and create a more sustainable and energy efficient campus.
More than three months after two incidents of slurs targeted a black first-year student, Pitt has not been able to identify the perpetrator or group of perpetrators who committed the acts.

Racial slurs case remains unsolved three months later

By Jon Moss, News Editor • January 13, 2020
More than three months after two rounds of slurs targeted a black first-year student, Pitt has not been able to identify the perpetrator or group of perpetrators who committed the acts.
Pitt’s Office of University Counsel paid Philadelphia-based Ballard Spahr, a “union avoidance” law firm, $1,071,573 in fees between July 1, 2018, and June 30, 2019, to provide legal support during the separate graduate student and faculty campaigns for unionization.

Pitt’s bill for ‘union avoidance’ law firm passes $1 million

By Jon Moss, News Editor • January 12, 2020
A “union avoidance” law firm continues to receive a large windfall of legal fees from Pitt, recently passing $1 million, according to University financial disclosure reports.
Pitt administrators to launch new art initiative

Pitt administrators to launch new art initiative

By Jon Moss, News Editor • January 9, 2020
The University will announce a major initiative regarding art on campus later this month, according to the University Times.
Phi Gamma Delta was placed back in good standing after a hazing probe in October.

Pitt releases latest hazing report

By Jon Moss, News Editor • January 8, 2020
Pitt released its biannual hazing report earlier this month, detailing seven incidents of possible hazing on campus beginning in April 2019 and extending through the year.
Pitt police officer sues University for alleged age discrimination

Pitt police officer sues University for alleged age discrimination

By Jon Moss, News Editor • January 6, 2020
A Pitt police officer filed a civil complaint against the University for allegedly discriminating against him on the basis of his age.
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