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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
‘A balanced budget for affordability’: Pitt increases tuition for Pittsburgh campus

‘A balanced budget for affordability’: Pitt increases tuition for Pittsburgh campus

By Marissa Kelley, Staff Writer • July 17, 2024
Pitt’s Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve the University’s Fiscal Year 2025 Operating Budget and Capital Budget on Friday.
A passport sits in front of a world map.

Pitt students and alumni win Fulbright awards

By Kyra McCague, Staff Writer • June 25, 2024
Fourteen Pitt students and alumni received Fulbright awards for the 2024-25 academic year. Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs named Pitt a Fulbright Top Producing Institution for the 2023-24 academic year, a recognition Pitt has earned 9 times since the 2013-14 cycle.
A Pitt student rides a bike down Fifth Avenue on a cloudy summer day on campus.

“Lively” and “Vibrant”: Students enjoy spending summer in Oakland

By Adrienne Cahillane, Senior Staff Writer • June 19, 2024
Students choose to stay on campus over the summer for different reasons, but all enjoy the additional free time.
The Cathedral of Learning.

44 Pitt students named Brackenridge Fellowship winners

By Emma Hannan, Staff Writer • June 18, 2024
44 Pitt students received the Brackenridge Fellowship from the Frederick Honors College, providing the students with funding to complete independent research or creative work under the guidance of a faculty member.
Rossetti House at the University of Pittsburgh - Greensburg campus.

David C. Frederick Honors College to open at Greensburg campus in fall semester

By Kyra McCague, Staff Writer • June 14, 2024
The David C. Frederick Honors college is expanding to Pitt’s campus in Greensburg in partnership with the Pittsburgh campus. “There's going to be a lot of creative stuff coming from students and faculty out of this mix, and that can only be good for the university as a whole,” said Frank Wilson, the assistant vice president for academic affairs at Pitt-Greensburg.
A protester records an interaction between police and protesters at the Palestine Solidarity Encampment on Sunday night.

Students arrested at on-campus pro-Palestinian protest set dates for court sessions

By Jordan Kooper, Staff Writer • June 4, 2024
The two pro-Palestinian protesters arrested on-campus on April 28 will appear at the Allegheny County Courthouse to plead their cases. The arrests came after protesters gathered in the area between the Cathedral of Learning and the William Pitt Union following days of demonstrating in Schenley Plaza.
Protesters face police officers during the Palestine Solidarity Encampment on Sunday night.

“Palestine solidarity encampment” disbands following negotiations with Gainey and Innamorato

By Spencer Levering, News Editor • June 4, 2024
After over 30 hours of protest, the “Palestine solidarity encampment” disbanded early Tuesday morning. Mayor Ed Gainey and county executive Sara Innamorato were involved in discussions that led to the encampment’s dissolution.
Hillel JUC, other Jewish organizations condemn “Palestine solidarity encampment” protests

Hillel JUC, other Jewish organizations condemn “Palestine solidarity encampment” protests

By Brian Sherry, Editor-in-Chief • June 4, 2024

The “Palestine solidarity encampment” protest ended on Tuesday morning around 2 a.m. after negotiations with the Mayor’s office. The protesters, who constructed their encampment on the Cathedral...

Chancellor Gabel releases statement on re-established “Palestine solidarity encampment,” organizers respond

Chancellor Gabel releases statement on re-established “Palestine solidarity encampment,” organizers respond

By Spencer Levering, News Editor • June 4, 2024
Chancellor Joan Gabel emailed a statement to the Pitt community regarding the re-established “Palestine solidarity encampment” on Monday afternoon. Encampment organizers have responded and said they are “deeply disturbed” by Gabel’s statement.
“Liberated Zone” created by protesters at the Palestine Solidarity Encampment on Sunday night.

“Palestine solidarity encampment” continues, police increase response overnight

By Brian Sherry and Spencer Levering • June 3, 2024

The “Palestine solidarity encampment” on the Cathedral of Learning lawn is entering its second day, despite a more active response from police Sunday night and Monday morning. The protesters are demanding...

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