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

The Cathedral of Learning.

‘Disability is inevitable’: CGS adds new Disability Studies certificate

By Pamela Smith, Contributing Editor February 3, 2023
Pitt’s College of General Studies introduced a Disability Studies certificate program last semester. The certificate is 18 credits, and includes courses from eight different departments — all courses focus at least a quarter of their content on disability topics.
Student Government Board at its first meeting of the semester at Nordy’s Place on Sept. 6.

Student Government Board reaches agreement with Student Affairs regarding student activity fee allocations

By Ryleigh Lord, Assistant News Editor February 3, 2023

The Student Government Board announced in an Instagram post on Thursday night that it has reached an agreement with the Division of Student Affairs regarding the allocation of student activity fee funding.  “The...

A street sign for Atwood Street in Oakland.

Margs no more: Mad Mex Oakland closes indefinitely, cites ‘staffing struggles’

By Alexandra Ross, Assistant News Editor February 1, 2023
The Oakland location of Mad Mex closed suddenly Tuesday afternoon, less than four months after reopening following a yearlong hiatus.
Screenshot of The Pitt News API Inclusion Index project.

Letter from the editor | The Pitt News releases newsroom diversity, equity and inclusion plans

By Rebecca Johnson and Betul Tuncer February 1, 2023
In order for The Pitt News to succeed, we must foster an inclusive and diverse newsroom. We’d like to share some goals we’ve developed as part of a DEIB training program led by the American Press Institute and Pittsburgh Black Media Federation.
The Parkvale Building on Meyran Avenue, which houses the English Language Institute.

Exclusive | Students write letter to Provost Cudd, Dean Blee urging Pitt to keep English Language Institute open

By Punya Bhasin, News Editor January 31, 2023
Pitt’s announcement that it will close the English Language Institute this summer left international students worried about losing their student visas, some saying they will have to leave the country in about two weeks at the end of the semester.
Roundup of Black History Month events

Roundup of Black History Month events

By Punya Bhasin and Ryleigh Lord January 31, 2023
February is Black History Month. The Pitt News has compiled a list of events occurring on campus and in the city that commemorate Black History month and highlight the Black community in Pittsburgh.
Protesters speak into a microphone during the Tyre Nichols protest on Sunday.

‘We are not satisfied’: Pitt students protest police brutality, demand justice for Tyre Nichols

By Punya Bhasin, News Editor January 30, 2023
Following the release of the graphic video showing Tyre Nichols’ death at the hands of Memphis police on Friday, Pitt students protested police brutality on Sunday night using a somewhat unconventional method — police sirens.
Student Government Board at its weekly meeting in Nordys Place Tuesday night.

SGB candidates discuss sexual assault, mental health at public interviews

By James Paul, Staff Writer January 25, 2023
SGB held public interviews Tuesday evening in Nordy’s Place to fill a vacant board member position. After another round of interviews next week, the newly appointed candidate will serve as the liaison to academic affairs.
People attend an Asian Pacific Islander panel in the William Pitt Union on Tuesday night.

Asian Student Alliance, Pitt admin discuss English Language Institute closure, sixth floor renovations at town hall

By Madison Dean, Staff Writer January 25, 2023
Students and staff vocalized the need for an expansion of the OIB, faculty and certificate issues within the Asian Studies Center and greater resources for international students at a town hall on Asian and Pacific Islander students’ issues Tuesday night.
Bikers ride on the Three Rivers Heritage Trail.

Pitt Sustainability Challenge invites students, staff to advance carbon neutrality on campus

By Madison Dean, Staff Writer January 20, 2023
The Pitt Sustainability Challenge is now reaching out to Pitt students, faculty and staff to share “impactful and durable” project ideas to achieve carbon neutrality on campus.
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