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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 students pet therapy dogs in the Cathedral of Learning.

De-stress events across campus offer students a break from studying

By Kelly McPoyle, Staff Writer • April 22, 2025
During finals week, departments across campus are offering wellness events to help students manage stress and prioritize self-care. These programs aim to give students meaningful breaks from studying and encourage a balance between academic success and mental well-being.
The exterior of Alumni Hall.

Pitt celebrates awardees of Chancellor’s Distinguished Research Award

By Emma Wu, Staff Writer • April 21, 2025
Pitt honored senior scholar awardees of the Chancellor’s Distinguished Research Award for their research and scholarly activity on both national and international levels.
A presenter smiles in front of flyers during the Black Maternal Health and Wellness Event at the Pittsburgh Community Engagement Center on Homewood Avenue.

EMBRACE sponsors Black Maternal Health Wellness week

By Bridget Pohl, Staff Writer  • April 15, 2025
Because Black women’s maternal health is not institutionally prioritized, Pitt’s EMBRACE sponsored a Black Maternal Health Wellness event that highlighted resources and self-care for anyone in need.
Dr Jones Edward Salk, creator of Salk polio vaccine, at Copenhagen Airport. During four days stay in Kastrup airport CPH, Copenhagen Dr. Salk paid several visits to the Serum Institute, which was first one outside USA which created a polio vaccine. Dr. Salk also addressed the local Biological Society, 1959-05-28.

Community celebrates polio vaccine anniversary, discusses vaccine skepticism

By Anna Kuntz, Senior Staff Writer • April 13, 2025
The 70th anniversary celebration of the Salk polio vaccine took place Friday afternoon in the Teplitz Memorial Courtroom in the School of Law. The event featured Dr. Peter Salk and other health professionals who celebrated the lasting impact of the vaccine and discussed issues like vaccine skepticism.
SGB Board Member Maddie McCann-Colvard speaks at the Student Government Board meeting in Nordy’s Place on Tuesday, Mar. 25.

SGB promotes Sex Ed Week and encourages students to attend 

By Sydney Krasniewski, Staff Writer • March 25, 2025
At its weekly meeting on Tuesday evening at Nordy’s Place, Student Government Board raised awareness about Sex Ed Week and promoted events for all students scheduled later this week.
The Cathedral of Learning and the William Pitt Union.

Pitt celebrates and acknowledges the importance of Women’s History Month with EmpowHER

By Katie Hovan, Staff Writer • March 18, 2025
Pitt’s Campus Recreation Center is one university program celebrating Women’s History Month with the EmpowHER series. This variety of physical and mental health activities empowers and motivates women to feel comfortable participating in male-dominated athletics. 
Five years later: COVID-19 and quarantine’s lasting legacy in national and local health care industries

Five years later: COVID-19 and quarantine’s lasting legacy in national and local health care industries

By Emma Wu, Staff Writer • March 12, 2025
At the fifth anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic, UPMC and Pitt Student Health Services reveal the lasting changes that the pandemic had on Pitt medicine and research.
Five years later: How the COVID-19 pandemic affected and reshaped mental health care

Five years later: How the COVID-19 pandemic affected and reshaped mental health care

By Linda Li, Staff Writer • March 11, 2025
Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, mental health professionals say the effects continue to linger in their patients and the industry.
A clock sits on a nightstand.

Students have conflicted feelings towards daylight saving time adjustment 

By Bridget Pohl, Staff Writer • March 10, 2025
Clocks went forward one hour on Sunday, March 9 across the United States for the annual tradition of daylight saving time. Pitt students discussed their mixed opinions on losing an hour of sleep, gaining an hour of sunlight and the effects of the time change on their daily lives.
The University Pharmacy, located under Nordenberg Hall.

Flu rates spike in Allegheny County as doctors analyze causes

By Bridget Pohl, Staff Writer • February 24, 2025
Allegheny County has seen 12,325 reported flu cases since Sept. 29, a large increase compared to the longer time range of 13,975 cases from October 2023 to May of 2024. Professionals at Pitt discuss the causations for such rapid rates.
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