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‘Only the beginning’: Pitt students attend New York Fashion Week

By Donata Massimiani, Senior Staff Writer • October 7, 2022

After signing with Next Model Management — one of the largest modeling agencies worldwide — in Jan. 2022, Suze Esval attended New York Fashion Week last month for her first time as a professional model.

Fall safety fair highlights resources, emphasizes environmental safety

By Chelsea Adinuba, For The Pitt News • October 5, 2022

Julia Patterson, a senior nursing major, attended the fall safety fair and said she is glad to see the University demonstrating a broader definition of safety including environmental and exercise safety.

‘A special time’: Pitt alumni reflect on homecoming traditions throughout history

By Elle Kenney, Staff Writer • October 5, 2022

For Valerie Njie, Pitt’s homecoming celebrations aren’t just a chance for students to party and watch the football game. Instead, it’s a chance for alumni to connect with students and reconnect with old friends.

Pitt goes test-optional through fall 2025

By Colm Slevin, Assistant News Editor • October 4, 2022

Pitt extended its test-optional program for undergraduate first-year applications through 2025, according to a University news release.

Federal work-study helps students afford college, extend career opportunities

By Jacob Price, For The Pitt News • October 2, 2022

Under the federal work-study program, full-time students with a demonstrated financial need work 10-20 hours per week at eligible jobs. About 700-800 Pitt students use FWS awards every year.

Photos: New Recreation Center groundbreaking ceremony

By Romita Das, Senior Staff Photographer • September 30, 2022

Members of the Pitt community gathered outside of Benedum Hall Thursday evening to celebrate the construction of the new Campus Recreation and Wellness Center. The Campus Recreation and Wellness Center...

‘It’s empowerment and teamwork’: A cappella clubs on campus foster community and musicianship

By Colm Slevin, Assistant News Editor • September 30, 2022

Emma Cada first sang “Morning Crawls Towards You, and I” by Good Luck Finding Iris during auditions in her first year, and joined Tonal Disruption during its founding year, one of the eight a cappella clubs on campus.

Less-Commonly-Taught Languages Center offers diverse programs for students

By Ryleigh Lord, Staff Writer • September 30, 2022

A “less commonly taught” language doesn’t translate into an unimportant language, and Pitt’s Less-Commonly-Taught Languages Center is working daily to spread that message to students on campus.

Pitt’s wolves of Wall Street: Students invest in stocks and crypto

By Punya Bhasin, News Editor • September 28, 2022

Some students are investing in stocks and crypto as a hobby to gain financial security and to better understand the world of finance.

Student doordashers reflect on its pros and cons

By Alex Saraff, Staff Writer • September 28, 2022

For many working students on campus, having to deal with an annoying boss is frustrating. Some students, like Austin Beasly, have avoided that situation entirely by becoming DoorDash gig workers.