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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
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School of Education rises in national rankings

By Spencer Levering, Staff Writer • May 17, 2023
U.S. News & World Report ranked Pitt’s School of Education as the 27th best in the nation last month, placing it in the top 10% of education programs in the country. This marks a significant increase from just a few years ago in 2021, when the program was ranked 39th in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
The Cathedral of Learning.

‘Couldn’t they have told us earlier?’: Students frustrated over change in commencement ticket policy

By Kelly McPoyle, Staff Writer • April 21, 2023
A week and a half before graduation, Pitt announced that tickets will now be required to enter the Petersen Events Center. Each graduate will now be given four tickets and will not be able to purchase more. With arrangements for families to come from out of town already made, graduating students are frustrated.
Michael Knowles speaks in the O’Hara Student Center on Tuesday night.

Michael Knowles, Brad Polumbo debate transgender issues, government regulation at Pitt

By Punya Bhasin, News Editor • April 19, 2023
Michael Knowles and Brad Polumbo debated the question “should transgenderism be regulated by law?” as chants from protestors outside the building echoed throughout the O’Hara Ballroom Tuesday evening.
A protestor walks past a smoke bomb outside of the OHara Student Center on Tuesday evening during the second of two protests against a debate featuring Michael Knowles on campus.

Protesters criticize ‘dangerous’ rhetoric at Knowles, Polumbo debate

By Spencer Levering and Alexandra Ross • April 19, 2023
More than 250 people protested on O’Hara Street Tuesday evening outside the O’Hara Student Center, where Michael Knowles debated Brad Polumbo on whether the government should regulate transgender identity.
A protestor walks past a smoke bomb outside of the OHara Student Center on Tuesday evening during the second of two protests against a debate featuring Michael Knowles on campus.

Photos: People protest debate featuring Michael Knowles

By Amaya Lobato, Ethan Shulman, Kaylee Uribe, and Nate Yonamine • April 18, 2023

Michael Knowles and Brad Polumbo, a “libertarian-conservative journalist” debated the question “Should transgenderism be regulated by law?” Tuesday evening in the O’Hara Student Center. Students...

The Cathedral of Learning and Litchfield Towers.

Free speech experts weigh in on University’s decision to allow ‘anti-trans’ events

By Punya Bhasin, News Editor • April 18, 2023
In terms of whether the University could face legal repercussions if it canceled the “anti-trans” events, some first amendment experts have varying viewpoints on the answer, but they agree that the University is upholding the principles of free speech and the First Amendment.
Students and community members gathered for the Pittsburgh Universities Believe Survivors March through campus on Sunday.

Students unite against sexual violence during ‘Pittsburgh Universities Believe Survivors March’

By Adrienne Cahillane, Staff Writer • April 17, 2023
Students unite against sexual violence during ‘Pittsburgh Universities Believe Survivors March’
Frances Warde Hall on Carlow University’s campus.

As academic year comes to a close, Pitt students reflect on living in Carlow University dorms

By Kelly McPoyle, For The Pitt News • April 17, 2023
About 130 Pitt first-years lived in Carlow University dorms this academic year. As Pitt contemplates housing options for next year, some students say they’ve experienced challenges unlike other on-campus first-years.
Protestors chant and hold signs in front of the Cathedral of Learning Friday afternoon.

‘Failed us’: Students protest Pitt’s delay in sending emergency alerts during hoax active shooter threat

By Punya Bhasin, News Editor • April 14, 2023
About 100 students gathered at the Cathedral of Learning to host a “die-in” following Pitt’s delay in sending emergency alerts during a recent hoax shooter incident on campus.
Brad Polumbo speaking with attendees at Revolution 2022 hosted by Young Americans for Liberty at Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Kissimmee, Florida.

New participant found to debate Michael Knowles at Pitt, debate topic changed

By Punya Bhasin, News Editor • April 14, 2023
Pitt’s College Republicans, sponsored by the Intercollegiate Studies Institute, has found a new participant to debate conservative political commentator Michael Knowles. They’ve also changed the topic of the on-campus debate.
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