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

Pitt Career Center hosts Internship Week for students to learn about career opportunities 

Pitt Career Center hosts Internship Week for students to learn about career opportunities 

By Emma Hannan, Staff Writer January 31, 2024
Pitt’s Career Center is hosting “Internship Week” from Jan. 29 to Feb. 2, where students are able to learn more about future career opportunities, attend panels and work on their resumes. 
Graduate workers assemble to protest in Schenley Plaza on Oct. 2, 2023.

‘We deserve to have a voice’: Pitt graduate workers assemble inside the Cathedral of Learning to demand recognition of their union

By Abby Lipold, Assistant News Editor January 31, 2024
More than 200 graduate workers at Pitt assembled on the first floor of the Cathedral of Learning around 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday to demand Pitt Chancellor Joan Gabel recognize their union. 
‘The perfect option’: Students speak on University jobs

‘The perfect option’: Students speak on University jobs

By Briana Bindus, Staff Writer January 31, 2024
Pitt offers students jobs that come with more flexibility than usual, but with this flexibility often comes less pay. There are jobs available all over campus — from Nordy’s Place to the Baierl Recreation Center, the University Store on Fifth and the university mailrooms.
The exterior of Bouquet J.

‘It’s just really cold’: Students lose heating amidst winter temperatures in Bouquet Gardens

By Patrick Diana, Staff Writer January 29, 2024
Students on the first floor of Bouquet J felt Pittsburgh’s freezing temperatures in their rooms after the heating system broke on January 16.
Flyer for the Diversity Forum.

Community activists speak at Pitt’s annual diversity forum

By Emily Handrahan, Staff Writer January 26, 2024
This year’s Diversity Forum theme was “amplifying voices through active listening and constructive dialogue.” Speakers from various backgrounds came together to discuss the importance of listening to others and understanding what other individuals may be going through.
The William Pitt Union in January 2024.

Pitt looks to renovate student programming spaces, including William Pitt Union

By Andrew McLaughlin, Staff Writer January 23, 2024
The University of Pittsburgh has hired WTW Architects to conduct a study with the long-term goal of renovating its student unions.
Senate Council during its Thursday meeting in Posvar Hall.

Senate Council discusses plan for Pitt, SGB plans

By Marissa Kelley, Staff Writer January 19, 2024
Senate Council discussed the Plan for Pitt initiative and heard reports from student members of Senate Council at its monthly meeting on Thursday. 
Flooding at the School of Medicine in Scaife Hall on Thursday.

Frozen waterline caused burst pipe, flooding in Pitt’s Scaife Hall

By Abby Lipold, Assistant News Editor January 19, 2024
A frozen pipeline near Scaife Hall caused a burst pipe on the fourth floor of the building on Thursday afternoon. There was flooding and minimal damage, but Scaife Hall will be fully operational by Friday.
Vigil attendees hold signs while listening to speakers during the “Bring Them Home” vigil on Monday afternoon on the WPU Plaza.

‘Bring them home’: Vigil marks 100 days since conflict in Gaza, calls for release of Israeli hostages

By Patrick Diana, Staff Writer January 16, 2024
Around 40 students and community members gathered outside of the William Pitt Union in solidarity with the hostages taken during Hamas’ attack on Israel on Oct. 7.
An emergency blue light phone on campus.

Pitt to automatically enroll all students in ENS texts

By Ryleigh Lord, News Editor January 12, 2024
All Pitt students on the Oakland campus will receive texts when an Emergency Notification System alert is sent out beginning Jan. 16.
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