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Senate Council talks COVID-19 expectations, reproductive health resources for students

By Allison Radziwon, Assistant News Editor • September 16, 2022

At the monthly Senate Council meeting, director of the Covid Medical Response Office Joe Suyama said there’s “no better place” for students to learn than in the classroom.

‘It doesn’t feel like my last year:’ Gallagher talks monkeypox, large class sizes and more

By Colm Slevin, Assistant News Editor • September 14, 2022

Chancellor Patrick Gallagher spoke to The Pitt News last Wednesday about his final year as chancellor, monkeypox on campus, Pitt’s partnership with Carlow University for overflow student housing and more.

Knittsburgh: Pitt’s close-knit community

By Punya Bhasin, News Editor • September 14, 2022

For some, the art of crocheting and knitting is just a hobby for older generations, but Knittsburgh is quickly changing that narrative at Pitt.

SGB seeks student input on board member opening, shares plans for ad-hoc committees

By Pamela Smith, Contributing Editor • September 14, 2022

Danielle Floyd, president of Student Government Board, opened Tuesday night’s meeting with an invitation for students to give feedback on the board member vacancy.

Pitt reduces isolation housing capacity to 25 beds

By Alexandra Ross, Senior Staff Writer • September 13, 2022

Pitt has reduced its isolation housing from 100 beds to 25 beds this semester, according to a University spokesperson.

Identifying those who gave: Soldiers & Sailors spotlights history of dog tags

By Donata Massimiani, Senior Staff Writer • September 11, 2022

Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum held its monthly “Spotlight On” virtual program on Thursday, and this month's topic was the history of dog tags.

Faculty assembly discusses tuition exchange policy, dependent care and retirement benefits

By Donata Massimiani, Senior Staff Writer • September 8, 2022

Faculty Assembly president Robin Kear kicked off the first meeting of the academic year by reminding faculty that it’s time to start moving back into pre-pandemic expectations for their courses

Safe spaces and gender-neutral restrooms: Pitt students reflect on LGBTQ resources after top ranking

By Khushi Rai, Staff Writer • September 7, 2022

Best Colleges, in partnership with Campus Pride, named Pitt number 20 in its ranking of best colleges for LGBTQ+ students in 2022. While students are aware of the steps Pitt has taken to become more inclusive, many feel that there’s room for improvement.

Pitt announces new COVID-19 boosters

By Allison Radziwon, Assistant News Editor • September 7, 2022

Pitt officials said Wednesday that the COVID-19 bivalent booster is now available nationwide, as well as at the Pitt Vaccination and Health Connection Hub.

Pitt police issue crime alert after alleged sexual assault

By Quentin Tan, Staff Writer • September 7, 2022

Pitt police issued a crime alert Wednesday detailing a reported sexual assault in the 100 block of University Place.