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. Brian Primack will step down from his position as dean of Pitt's Honors College.

Honors College dean to leave for position at University of Arkansas

By Emily Wolfe and Brian Gentry • April 17, 2019
Dr. Brian Primack will step down from his position as dean of Pitt’s Honors College this summer, and will be the dean of the College of Education and Health Professions at the University of Arkansas beginning July 1.
Grad students will vote on whether or not to establish a union between April 15 and 18.

Grad students to vote on unionization this week

By Neena Hagen, Senior Staff Writer • April 14, 2019
After several years of campaigning, rallying and dealing with University opposition, Pitt’s graduate students will vote on whether or not to form a union this week.
The University Senate convened on Wednesday to hold its annual plenary session focused on “Free Speech in the Modern University.”

University Senate discusses free speech at annual plenary

By Maureen Hartwell, Staff Writer • March 27, 2019
In a week filled with protests and demonstrations in the wake of Michael Rosfeld’s acquittal, the University Senate convened to hold its annual plenary session focused on “Free Speech in the Modern University.”
Students who attended Pitt Day in Harrisburg were treated to tours of the capitol, sit-down conversations with elected officials and a career-advice panel with Pitt alumni who work in the state government.

Pitt students visit State Capitol

By Neena Hagen, Senior Staff Writer • March 26, 2019
Dozens of Pitt students boarded buses at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday to attend Pitt’s annual Day in Harrisburg.
Chancellor Patrick Gallagher testified Tuesday with executives from other state universities including Penn State, Lincoln and Temple in front of the state Senate Appropriations Committee in Harrisburg to advocate for their requested funding.

Chancellor seeks state funding at Harrisburg hearing

By Jon Moss, Contributing Editor • February 27, 2019
Chancellor Patrick Gallagher testified Tuesday in front of the State Senate Appropriations Committee in Harrisburg with other executives from Pennsylvania universities, hoping to increase state funding for higher education for the 2019-20 fiscal year.
Chancellor Patrick Gallagher speaks during the February 2018 Board of Trustees meeting.

Context: February Board of Trustees meeting

By Jon Moss, Contributing Editor • February 22, 2019
Today is the Pitt Board of Trustees' February meeting. Here's what to look for.
Illona Beresford, senior project manager at the University, notes the importance of sustainability in the University’s future development plans.

Residents, faculty voice qualms with master plan

By Emily Wolfe, Assistant News Editor • February 12, 2019
Pitt will unveil the finalized version of its campus master plan at the end of this week. It includes a plan for more housing, with a net total of 775 new beds and an increase in sustainability efforts.
Pitt faculty see future in union

Pitt faculty see future in union

By Neena Hagen, Senior Staff Writer • February 6, 2019

To most passersby, the fliers, posters and comics adorning the office doors in the narrow corridors on the fourth floor of the Cathedral of Learning blend in with the rest of campus. But for Tyler McAndrew,...

The new general education requirements in the Dietrich School focus on different aspects of diversity, and replace requirements last updated in 2002.

New gen ed requirements encourage cultural understanding

By Mary Rose O'Donnell, Staff Writer • January 7, 2019
This past semester marked the implementation of a new set of general education requirements for the Dietrich School, the finale of a year-long effort.
Chancellor Patrick Gallagher speaks with students at the event commemorating the first class of Panthers Forward — 150 seniors who will receive $5,000 in direct federal student loan relief.

Pitt recognizes inaugural Panthers “Forward” class

By Brian Gentry, Contributing Editor • December 10, 2018
The University of Pittsburgh recognized the inaugural class of Panthers Forward, a program which seeks to relieve student debt, on Friday.
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