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
Attendees listen to a speaker at the Teach In, Walk Out for Divestment in front of the Cathedral of Learning on Thursday.

Teach-in gathers students after a walkout, faculty for education on Palestinian resistance

By Kelly McPoyle, Staff Writer • October 11, 2024
About 50 people gathered outside the Cathedral of Learning on Thursday afternoon for a teach-in about Palestinian resistance and the fight for divestment as part of Pitt Apartheid Divest’s "Week of Rage" events.
Students, community members protest to mark one year of Israel-Hamas war

Students, community members protest to mark one year of Israel-Hamas war

By Adrienne Cahillane, Contributing Editor • October 9, 2024
Various student groups gathered on campus Wednesday evening for “A Year of Genocide in Gaza Protest” as part of Pitt Apartheid Divest’s “Week of Rage” events, responding to the anniversary of the Israel-Hamas war that began Oct. 7, 2023.
The Pitt School of Nursing.

Nursing students proud of Pitt’s Bachelor of Science Nursing program ranking fourth in the nation

By Bridget Pohl, Staff Writer • October 9, 2024
Pitt’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program was recently ranked fourth in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Kaylee Snyder, a first-year nursing student, said Pitt’s nursing program stood out to her because of opportunities that she couldn’t get at other universities. 
An attendee holds a candle during the Community Vigil for Gaza on Monday.

‘They have stories’: Students, community members recognize Palestinians killed in Gaza since Oct. 7 

By Kyra McCague, Senior Staff Writer • October 9, 2024
Several pro-Palestinian organizations held an interfaith vigil on Monday evening in recognition of the estimated 42,000 people who have been killed in Gaza since last year’s Oct. 7 attack on Israel by Hamas.
Water bottles are distributed among Fall Fest-goers at the 2024 Pitt Program Council Fall Fest on Sunday.

Multiple concertgoers experience ‘heat fatigue’ at Fall Fest

By Spencer Levering, Assistant News Editor • October 6, 2024
At least three people experienced “heat fatigue” from the hot weather at Fall Fest on Sunday afternoon.
Protesters participate in a die-in in front of the Cathedral of Learning at an event hosted by Pittsburgh Palestine Coalition.

One-year commemoration of Hamas attacks prompts reflection from student organizations

By Anna Kuntz, Senior Staff Writer • October 6, 2024
Following the first attack on Israel by militant group Hamas on Oct. 7 of last year, members of the campus community, as well as those from other local universities, have responded with protests and encampments on Pitt’s campus that have been met with mixed reactions from the community.
A ba'al tekiah blows the Shofar at the William Pitt Union on Thursday.

Jewish students celebrate Rosh Hashanah amidst feelings of cautious optimism

By Sydney Krasniewski, Staff Writer • October 4, 2024
Chabad at Pitt hosted their annual “Shofar in the Park” event on Thursday afternoon for Rosh Hashanah. Jewish students and families attended a brief service and enjoyed brisket sandwiches together on the WPU lawn. 
The Pitt School of Medicine.

‘Improving our society’: Pitt researchers receive $5 million grant for research on systemic racism

By Kyra McCague, Senior Staff Writer • October 4, 2024
The National Institute of Health awarded Pitt’s schools of medicine and social work a $5 million grant to test the effectiveness of the Racial Equity Consciousness Institute in combating systemic racism at 30 different institutions nationwide.
Protesters gather around an intersection on CMU’s campus on Thursday, Oct. 3.

Students, community members march for Lebanon and Palestine

By Kyra McCague, Senior Staff Writer • October 4, 2024
About 250 students, alumni and community members marched in solidarity with Lebanon and Palestine on Thursday evening in a demonstration organized by several pro-Palestinian activist organizations.
Who is Chartwells, Pitt’s food supplier?

Who is Chartwells, Pitt’s food supplier?

By Naomi Weiss, Staff Writer • October 2, 2024
In the wake of food safety concerns at Pitt, Chartwells Higher Education, Pitt’s food supplier on campus for the past four years, is working to advance Pitt’s dining services. Operating under the name of Pitt Eats, the company is responsible for the design of Pitt’s dining halls, the food it serves and the technology it incorporates. 
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