Pitt will hold first September ‘Bike to Campus Day’ Wednesday
By Emily Wolfe, News Editor
September 16, 2019
This year, Pitt’s celebrating cycling in the fall, with the first September “Bike to Campus Day” on Wednesday in the Posvar Pass-Through.
Bates Street vape shop vandalized, Pitt student charged
By Emily Wolfe, News Editor
September 16, 2019
A Pitt student has been charged with burglary and aggravated assault after he allegedly threw a skateboard through the window of a vape shop on Bates Street early Sunday morning.
“Send Silence Packing” exhibit seeks to raise suicide awareness
By Carolyn Brodie, For The Pitt News
September 15, 2019
More than 1,000 backpacks were spread across the Cathedral lawn on Friday to bring awareness to the lives of college students lost to suicide.
Pitt exploring plans for hotel and conference center next to University Club
By Jon Moss, Assistant News Editor
September 15, 2019
Up ahead in the distance on Fifth Avenue, Pitt students may soon look up and see a shimmering light — a University-owed hotel and conference center may soon come to sit across from Litchfield Towers.
Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off with celebration of Latinx culture
By Jade Chang, For The Pitt News
September 15, 2019
On the William Pitt Union lawn, two girls with bottles of red, green, yellow, white and black face paint carefully brushed a Mexican flag onto a male Pitt student’s cheek as they tried to keep from laughing. Others bobbed their heads to Spanish pop music playing on the speakers.
State Rep. Dan Frankel hosts gun policy hearing in WPU
By Brian Gentry, Senior Staff Writer
September 14, 2019
Friday’s meeting, attended by about 20 members of the public, centered on HB1075, a bill that seeks to establish a process for obtaining ERPOs.
Man charged after attempting to film men in Pitt bathrooms
By Janine Faust and Emily Wolfe
September 12, 2019
A 23-year-old man was charged on two counts last week after being accused of filming multiple men in bathroom stalls in Lawrence Hall, Posvar Hall and the Cathedral of Learning in April.
Hillman pilots late-night campus escorts
By Jessica Steinberg, For The Pitt News
September 12, 2019
After an incident outside of Ruskin Hall in early 2019, the University has introduce security personnel to walk students to their dorms or shuttle stops.
Up all night: Working at Starbucks at 3 a.m.
By Brian Gentry, Senior Staff Writer
September 11, 2019
A total of three people — two sitting together and one studying by themselves — are in the Fifth Avenue Starbucks.
SGB provides update on student org task force
By Emily Drzymalski, Staff Writer
September 11, 2019
At its second public meeting of the year Tuesday night, Student Government Board provided an update on a recently announced student task force, as well as several new upcoming initiatives.
Passing the memory of 9/11 to a new generation
By Martha Layne, Staff Writer
September 10, 2019
Pitt's class of 2023 is likely the last class to have most students born before the 9/11 terror attacks.
Pitt to offer 5-year master’s engineering program next fall
By Jon Moss, Assistant News Editor
September 10, 2019
Pitt engineering students will soon be able to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degrees of science in five years, rather than six, through a new program launching next fall.
200 student athletes move into Bridge on Forbes
By Nicole Marzzacco, Staff Writer
September 10, 2019
The newly opened Bridge on Forbes could easily be mistaken for a hotel, with tall glass windows, bright yellow lights and a lounge furnished with couches and large wooden tables.
Friday lawn exhibit will ‘Send Silence Packing’
By Carolyn Brodie, For The Pitt News
September 9, 2019
More than 1,000 backpacks will line the Cathedral of Learning’s lawn this Friday to represent real college students who have lost their lives to suicide.
Pitt ranked in top 20 public universities
By Erica Guthrie, Assistant News Editor
September 9, 2019
The University ranked #18 among public institutions this year, eight spots above where it ranked last year.
Remembering Pitt English professor Chuck Kinder, 1942-2019
By Benjamin Nigrosh, For The Pitt News
September 8, 2019
A memorial was held Saturday evening to honor the life of Kinder, who passed away at the age of 76 in a hospital near his home in Key Largo, Florida on May 3, 2019
Everything we know about the Starship food delivery robots
By Emily Wolfe, News Editor
September 8, 2019
The white, 2-foot tall battery-powered delivery robots will be sharing the sidewalk with Oakland pedestrians starting sometime in late September.
SGB to form task force for preserving names of independent student organizations
By Jon Moss, Assistant News Editor
September 6, 2019
Following a Friday meeting between members of Student Government Board and Pitt’s Division of Student Affairs, SGB will form a student task force to look into ways for independent student organizations to continue using their current names. Last week, Pitt announced updated Student Organization Resource ...
SORC to block clubs from re-registering next year over updated guidelines
By Erica Guthrie and Jon Moss
September 5, 2019
Independent student organizations — which make up 87% of all clubs on campus — will not be allowed to re-register with SORC next fall if they do not comply with updated naming guidelines, the University said.
Pitt suspends Confucius Institute Chinese language program
By Emily Wen, For The Pitt News
September 5, 2019
On July 31, Pitt announced that the Confucius Institute will discontinue its Chinese language program for this academic year as a result of new guidelines from the U.S. State Department.
24-hour bus service coming to Oakland
By Brian Gentry, Senior Staff Writer
September 5, 2019
Say goodbye to 3 a.m. Uber rides from distant neighborhoods back to your on-campus residence — Port Authority is looking to provide 24-hour bus service to Oakland.
Failed connections: Pitt’s new Wi-Fi met with mixed reception
By Jon Moss, Assistant News Editor
September 5, 2019
Two weeks into the semester, Pitt’s new Wi-Fi system is being put to the test — and is falling down, according to some students.
Pitt student charged after alleged assault in Lothrop
By Emily Wolfe, News Editor
September 5, 2019
A 20-year-old Pitt student is facing charges of strangulation and simple assault after allegedly assaulting his ex-girlfriend in his room in Lothrop Hall in late August.
SGB discusses upcoming initiatives at first meeting
By Emily Drzymalski, Staff Writer
September 4, 2019
Student Government Board kicked off its first meeting of the year Tuesday night.
Compost bins introduced in bid for eco friendly campus
By Vaibhav Gupta, Staff Writer
September 4, 2019
Pitt is finally bringing compost bins to five of the University's most frequented buildings, as part of a collaboration between the Student Office of Sustainability and Student Affairs.
New guideline may remove “Pitt,” “Panther” from student group names
By Janine Faust and Emily Wolfe
August 30, 2019
Pitt plans to implement guidelines in the future preventing independent student organizations from using University trademarks or wordmarks such as “Pitt” or “Panthers” in their names.
Young blood wanted: Local blood banks face shortages
By Alexander Hanna, For The Pitt News
August 29, 2019
Local blood banks and hospitals are scrambling to get younger generations to donate blood.
Building BRIDGES for underrepresented scholarship students
By Martha Layne, For The Pitt News
August 29, 2019
The BRIDGES program says it works to build relationships between students, inspire diversity and generate excellence in scholarship.
Oaklanders receive updates on neighborhood projects
By Vaibhav Gupta, Staff Writer
August 29, 2019
Oakland community members gathered Wednesday night as representatives from three different institutions — Pitt, Shadyside developer Walnut Capital and the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority — provided updates on projects that affect the neighborhood. The Oakland Planning and Development Corpora...
Pitt Dems kick off the year with visit from Rep. Lamb
By Benjamin Nigrosh, For The Pitt News
August 28, 2019
Rep. Connor Lamb answered a varity of students' political inquiries after a speech during his Tuesday night meeting with the Pitt Dems.
Global Hub takes the world stage
By Nicole Marzzacco, Staff Writer
August 28, 2019
On Tuesday, Pitt officially opened its Global Hub, located on the first floor of Posvar Hall.
Pitt to develop socially responsible investing strategies
By Jon Moss, Assistant News Editor
August 28, 2019
Chancellor Patrick Gallagher announced Tuesday the University will begin developing socially responsible investing strategies for Pitt’s endowment.
Average Pitt student debt nears $40,000
By Emily Wolfe, News Editor
August 27, 2019
Three out of five members of Pitt’s graduating class of 2018 left school with unpaid student loans.
Student organizers confident as unionization decision nears
By Erica Guthrie, Assistant News Editor
August 26, 2019
Pitt and the graduate student organizers trying to establish a union at the University took their final legal step last week before the state labor board determines whether or not the University engaged in unfair labor practices during the elections held last spring.
99 years proud: Annual tradition glows at Lantern Night
By Benjamin Nigrosh, For The Pitt News
August 26, 2019
As Linda Wharton Boyd looked out over a sea of first-year female Pitt students on Sunday night, she asked each attendee to look to the person to their left and the person to their right and repeat a three-word phrase.
Pitt students build sustainable new homes for bees
By Emily Wen, For The Pitt News
August 23, 2019
Returning Oakland residents might notice some new tall structures around their neighborhood, shaped like birdhouses and filled with thin, rolled up cardboard.
Transcript: TPN’s interview with UHC Dean Murrell
By Jon Moss, News Editor
August 22, 2019
On Aug. 1, The Pitt News spoke with Audrey Murrell, who was named the acting dean of Pitt’s Honors College in June.
Changes coming to Honors College with new dean
By Jon Moss, News Editor
August 22, 2019
After serving for six years as the associate dean at Pitt’s College of Business Administration, Audrey Murrell is moving on — to the University Honors College.
Preparations for Year of Creativity underway
By Vaibhav Gupta, Staff Writer
August 21, 2019
During Pitt’s “Year of Global” in 2018-19, students, staff and faculty were encouraged to consider the world beyond their campus. Now heading into its sixth year, the “Year of” initiative wants the Pitt community to take a look inward.
Class of 2023 breaks demographic records
By Vaibhav Gupta and Jon Moss
August 20, 2019
This year’s incoming first-year class will be the most ethnically diverse in Pitt’s history. It will also have the highest number of out-of-state students.
Thanksgiving break to last full week
By Jon Moss, News Editor
August 20, 2019
Pitt students will have more time to ready themselves for their mashed potatoes and turkey this year, thanks to a new schedule change.
What you missed this summer: tuition hikes, union developments, Ethan Kozak
By Emily Wolfe, Contributing Editor
August 19, 2019
We’ve rounded up a few of the summer’s biggest headlines, in case you missed them.
Bruegger’s reopens after health department re-inspection
By Erica Guthrie, Senior Staff Writer
August 15, 2019
Bruegger’s Bagel Bakery in Oakland has reopened for business on Tuesday, after it was ordered to close on Saturday by the Allegheny County Health Department.
Pitt outsources dorm WiFi, will charge for faster speeds
By Jon Moss, News Editor
August 8, 2019
Pitt has outsourced WiFi services for all residence halls and University-owned housing units beginning this fall, and will charge students for faster speeds, according to an email sent Tuesday to students and a Thursday announcement on my.pitt.edu.
Chick-fil-A moving to upper campus, other dining changes start this fall
By Jon Moss, News Editor
August 8, 2019
Pitt Dining’s Chick-fil-A location has left the Cathedral Cafe, located in the basement of the Cathedral of Learning, and will reopen in the food court at the Petersen Events Center in January 2020.
Man arrested, charged after two attempted rapes
By Jon Moss and Emily Wolfe
August 1, 2019
A 23-year-old man was charged with the attempted rape of two women in Oakland within the last three weeks.
Former Pitt researcher convicted of poisoning his wife seeks new trial
By Emily Wolfe, Contributing Editor
July 31, 2019
A 70-year-old former Pitt neurology researcher serving life in prison for poisoning his wife in 2013 has filed a petition requesting a new trial.
Police officer faces trial after allegedly assaulting, harassing Pitt students
By Jon Moss, News Editor
July 31, 2019
A 47-year-old white police officer will be on trial Thursday facing six criminal charges, including two counts each of simple assault, harassment and disorderly conduct resulting from a previously unreported off-duty incident last October involving two unarmed black Pitt students.
Police respond to armed robbery on O’Hara Street
By Emily Wolfe, Contributing Editor
July 30, 2019
Police are looking for a suspect who robbed a woman at gunpoint early Tuesday morning at the intersection of University Place and O’Hara Street.
Criminal complaint charges Pitt student with ethnic intimidation, making terroristic threats
By Jon Moss and Janine Faust
July 30, 2019
A rising junior political science major was accused on July 13 of one count each of ethnic intimidation, terroristic threats and harassment in a criminal complaint filed by a Mt. Lebanon police officer.
County judge overturns jury’s guilty verdict against ex-CMU student
By Emily Wolfe, Contributing Editor
July 29, 2019
In a rare move, an Allegheny County judge has overturned the May jury verdict that convicted a former Carnegie Mellon University student of sexually assaulting a Pitt student.
Labor Department audit identifies recordkeeping, faculty recruiting violations
By Janine Faust, Editor-in-chief
July 26, 2019
Cheryl Ruffin with the Office of Diversity and Inclusion explained the “technical concerns” which led to the violations resulted from electronic systems failing to maintain faculty applicant information.
Pitt to hold listening sessions on One Bigelow project
By Jon Moss, News Editor
July 25, 2019
Pitt announced it will hold three community engagement sessions and two “report back” meetings during August to solicit feedback on the One Bigelow project, a part of the University's campus master plan.
John Keeler to step down as GSPIA dean
By Jon Moss, News Editor
July 24, 2019
John Keeler, dean of Pitt’s Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, will step down from his position next June, according to an announcement from Provost Ann Cudd.
Student researchers seek youth responses to Tree of Life shooting
By Emily Wolfe, Contributing Editor
July 24, 2019
Members of the Tree of Life Scholars in Residence program posted a survey last week seeking stories from high school- and college-age youth describing their experiences of the tragedy.
Faculty union organizers up in arms after Pitt’s administration rejects Labor Board subpoena
By Neena Hagen, Senior Staff Writer
July 19, 2019
After ruling June 18 that the size of the bargaining unit for Pitt’s faculty union was under review, the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board ordered Pitt to turn over several pieces of information to faculty union organizers — most notably, a list of faculty eligible to be in the potential bargaining unit.
Report examining socially responsible investing at Pitt released
By Janine Faust and Jon Moss
July 19, 2019
The 61-page report weighs the positives and negatives of factoring Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) considerations into managing the University endowment, which support research funding, scholarships, advancements in technology and student life initiatives, among other projects.
New food stand adds Asian twist on crepes to Oakland
By Emily Wen, For The Pitt News
July 16, 2019
When someone mentions crepes, they often think of the soft and sweet French crepe, filled with cream and strawberries, topped off with powdered sugar.
Student, Pitt leaders to meet to strengthen student code of conduct
By Janine Faust and Jon Moss
July 12, 2019
Student leaders and top Pitt officials will meet in the fall to discuss ways to strengthen the Student Code of Conduct, while staying consistent with the First Amendment, both parties confirmed.
Board committee approves budget, tuition hikes
By Jon Moss, News Editor
July 10, 2019
At a public meeting in Posvar Hall Wednesday afternoon, the executive committee of Pitt’s Board of Trustees approved a $2.4 billion operating budget for fiscal year 2020.
Board committees update mission statements
By Martha Layne and Emily Wolfe
July 9, 2019
Several committees of Pitt’s Board of Trustees updated their mission statements at meetings in late June.
Walk for Love celebrates late Pitt student
By George Smith, For The Pitt News
July 9, 2019
It was a sweltering Sunday morning in Oakdale as friends, family and community members gathered to commemorate the life and legacy of the late Pitt student Alina Sheykhet.
New state law breaks down barriers to reporting sexual harassment
By Jon Moss, News Editor
July 9, 2019
A new Pennsylvania law requires universities to make reporting incidents of sexual harassment or violence incidents easier for victims and witnesses.
Provost, dean of students respond to letter calling for student expulsion
By Janine Faust and Jon Moss
July 6, 2019
Pitt Provost Ann Cudd and Vice Provost and Dean of Students Kenyon Bonner responded Saturday evening to a Friday letter from student leaders calling for the expulsion of Ethan Kozak, a rising junior political science major.
Student organizations call for expulsion of Pitt student who sent violent, racist threats
By Janine Faust and Jon Moss
July 5, 2019
Leaders of several Pitt student organizations sent a letter to Pitt administrators Friday morning calling for the expulsion of Ethan Kozak, a rising junior political science major, according to a tweet sent Friday afternoon.
Pitt police issue crime alert after burglary, attempted sexual assault
By Jon Moss, News Editor
July 5, 2019
Pitt police issued a crime alert Friday morning detailing a reported burglary and attempted sexual assault.
Skyvue residents return after month-long displacement
By Janine Faust, Editor-in-chief
July 3, 2019
Following an electrical fire at Oakland’s Skyvue Apartments on June 2, some tenants are claiming they were unable to move back into the building until June 28. They also said they have not received an explanation from management as to why their units were left without power for nearly four weeks, and are unsure if they will be reimbursed for rent during the period they were displaced.
Pitt professors offer advice to first-year students
By Erica Guthrie, Senior Staff Writer
July 2, 2019
As incoming first-years prepare to descend on Oakland, there is not much to worry about before the first day of classes arrives besides settling into dorms, making new friends and learning the bus system.
Pitt student said he sent racist and threatening messages
By Janine Faust, Editor-in-chief
July 1, 2019
A Pitt student whose name appeared in a series of Snapchat messages posted to Twitter on Wednesday said he sent messages containing violent and racist threats to a Pittsburgh native.
Across the board: Meet this year’s student government
By Emily Wolfe, Contributing Editor
July 1, 2019
As a first-year student arriving at Pitt, it can be tricky figuring out exactly what SGB does, or even what it stands for. The answer to the latter is pretty easy: SGB is Pitt’s Student Government Board, the official undergraduate student government organization.
Oakland news roundup
By Neena Hagen, Senior Staff Writer
July 1, 2019
As an urban campus bustling with nearly 30,000 students and more than 5,000 faculty, there’s always news breaking at Pitt.
New orientation programs begin where PittStart stopped
By Vaibhav Gupta, Staff Writer
June 30, 2019
PittStart — Pitt’s signature two-day orientation program — has come to a stop this summer after 19 years of introducing first-years to life in Oakland.
Police respond to attempted burglary on Oakland Avenue
By Emily Wolfe, Contributing Editor
June 30, 2019
Pitt police alerted students Sunday to an attempted off-campus burglary that occurred in the early hours of the morning.
Transcript: TPN’s interview with Provost Cudd
By Jon Moss, News Editor
June 29, 2019
On June 11, The Pitt News sat down with Provost Ann Cudd for about 40 minutes to discuss her first year at Pitt, as well as her goals for the next year and beyond. This interview has been lightly edited and condensed for clarity.
Gallagher: Endowment report to be released soon
By Jon Moss, News Editor
June 28, 2019
In an interview after Friday’s board of trustees meeting, Chancellor Patrick Gallagher said he received a report from Pitt’s Socially Responsible Investment Committee and will release it before students return for the fall semester.
Cudd’s freshman year: affordability, unionization and plans for the future
By Jon Moss, News Editor
June 28, 2019
After one year of leading Pitt’s academic programs, Provost Ann Cudd has her sights set on Pitt’s future.
Context: June Board of Trustees meeting
By Jon Moss, News Editor
June 25, 2019
Pitt’s Board of Trustees will hold its second meeting of 2019 Friday, providing an update on University affairs to the community.
House passes Pitt funding bill by 167-34 vote
By Jon Moss, News Editor
June 25, 2019
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed Pitt’s annual funding bill by a vote of 167 to 34 late Tuesday evening.
New Pitt spending policy increases support for financial aid
By Janine Faust, Editor-in-chief
June 25, 2019
At a public meeting in Posvar Hall Monday morning, Pitt’s Investment Committee approved a new spending policy that increases the amount of University funding directly supporting financial aid.
Pitt to get 2% state funding increase; House Republicans file amendment to avert fetal tissue research
By Jon Moss, News Editor
June 24, 2019
As budget week bears down on Harrisburg, state House Republicans are considering cutting funding to Pitt if the University engages in fetal tissue research, according to the Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
City to start neighborhood planning process in Oakland
By Jon Moss, News Editor
June 24, 2019
Oakland might look a bit different in a few years, but it will all be according to the plan.
Former Pitt professor wins appeal in federal ethnic discrimination lawsuit
By Erica Guthrie, Senior Staff Writer
June 19, 2019
A federal appeals court judge ruled on June 11 in favor of a former Pitt professor who filed an ethnic discrimination lawsuit against the University after being fired over allegedly directing death threats at a colleague several years ago.
‘Walk for Love’ to commemorate life, legacy of murdered Pitt student
By George Smith, For The Pitt News
June 19, 2019
In the aftermath of former Pitt student Alina Sheykhet’s death in the fall of 2017, family, friends and peers have come together to honor and continue her legacy.
PLRB orders hearing on faculty union complaint
By Neena Hagen, Senior Staff Writer
June 18, 2019
Faculty union organizers faced a major setback when the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board ruled in April they failed to collect enough signed authorization cards to prompt a union election.
Philippine Nationality Room opens doors to public
By Martha Layne, For The Pitt News
June 12, 2019
Upbeat instrumental music filtered through the Cathedral of Learning Sunday as ceremonial dancers twirled and spun in traditional outfits, celebrating the opening of the new Philippine Nationality Room.
2 additional students awarded Fulbrights, now totaling 13
By Jon Moss, News Editor
June 11, 2019
Two additional Pitt students were awarded Fulbright scholarships in late May, bringing this year’s total of students who received the prestigious award to 13.
Donald Burke to step down as public health dean
By Jon Moss, News Editor
June 6, 2019
Donald Burke, dean of the Graduate School of Public Health and associate vice chancellor for global health, will step down from his position on July 1, according to UPMC spokesperson Allison Hydzik.
Pitt Men’s Study reflects on past, future of HIV fight
By George Smith, For The Pitt News
June 5, 2019
When an outbreak of sexually-transmitted human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, hit the United States in the early 1980s, not much was known about the virus or how it spread. But scientists, researchers and volunteers at Pitt have been working for almost four decades to try and change that.
Pitt seeks community input in search for med school dean
By Emily Wolfe, Contributing Editor
June 4, 2019
When Arthur Levine announced in January that he would step down from his role as senior vice chancellor for the health sciences and dean of the School of Medicine, he said he would remain in the position until a replacement was found.
Pitt releases list of 25 highest-paid non-officer employees
By Jon Moss, News Editor
June 4, 2019
Pitt released a list of its 25 highest-paid non-officer employees for fiscal year 2018, with Patrick Narduzzi, the men’s football coach, topping out at more than $3 million.
Audrey Murrell named acting dean of Honors College
By Jon Moss, News Editor
May 31, 2019
Audrey Murrell has been named acting dean of the University Honors College, or UHC, effective June 17, according to an email sent to College of Business Administration students.
Police: Woman who used bear spray at Pitt also hit two buses
By Jon Moss, News Editor
May 30, 2019
A 28-year old woman who allegedly used bear spray in a Pitt building on May 20 also struck two Port Authority buses on two different days, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Pitt supercomputer flies high in space
By Neena Hagen and Maggie Young
May 28, 2019
On Star Wars Day, May 4, in a galaxy not so far away, Pitt launched its newest supercomputer into the cosmos — marking the first time that the Pitt script logo, engraved in gold on the top of the machine, could be seen in space.
Mario’s opens doors in Oakland
By Sarah Connor, Contributing Editor
May 28, 2019
Inside Mario’s Oakland Saloon Thursday night, pop hits blasted over speakers as the bar filled to the brim with students and locals celebrating its grand opening.
Cathedral Cafe passes health department reinspection
By Jon Moss, News Editor
May 24, 2019
The Cathedral Cafe passed a Friday reinspection by the Allegheny County Health Department after being cited for eight health code violations last Monday.
Woman arrested after allegedly spraying bear spray at Pitt employees
By Jon Moss, News Editor
May 22, 2019
A 28-year-old woman was arrested Monday after allegedly spraying bear spray at several Pitt employees in the Eureka Building on Forbes Avenue.
Student affairs committee approves activity, wellness fee increases
By Vaibhav Gupta, Staff Writer
May 22, 2019
After deliberating for about five minutes in a Posvar Hall conference room, the Student Affairs Committee of Pitt’s Board of Trustees voted unanimously Monday to increase mandatory student fees for activities and wellness.
PLRB hears grad student union election objection in downtown hearing
By Vaibhav Gupta, Staff Writer
May 15, 2019
Nestled in a small office in downtown’s Piatt Place building, a group of lawyers debated the future of Pitt graduate student unionization Tuesday and Wednesday.
Cathedral Cafe cited for 8 health code violations
By Jon Moss, News Editor
May 14, 2019
The Cathedral Cafe was cited by the Allegheny County Health Department for eight health code violations Monday. The facility, located in the basement of the Cathedral of Learning, received one high-risk, two medium-risk and five low-risk violations.
Pitt paid almost $240K to “union avoidance” law firm in recent years
By Jon Moss, News Editor
May 14, 2019
A “union avoidance” law firm received a large windfall of legal fees from Pitt, according to previously unreported University financial disclosure reports.