Pitt adds 4 new COVID-19 cases since last Friday
By Jon Moss, Editor-in-Chief
July 31, 2020
The University has had a total of 27 students and 16 employees test positive since June 26, with 24 students and nine employees recovered thus far.
Unclear when fall classes will move in person, Pitt officials say
By Jon Moss, Editor-in-Chief
July 30, 2020
Pitt officials would not commit on Thursday to a specific or estimated date for when fall classes will move from online only to in person.
Pitt officials discuss health guidelines for residence life, COVID testing at student town hall
By Benjamin Nigrosh, News Editor
July 28, 2020
Kenyon Bonner, the vice provost and dean of students, said Pitt is working on an updated Student Code of Conduct that will further explain guidelines, as well as consequences for violations.
‘A giant game of telephone’: Student researchers concerned over gaps in communication
By Ashton Crawley, Senior Staff Writer
July 28, 2020
As undergraduate students prepare to return to campus next month in the midst of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, some graduate students and researchers said safety concerns they’ve raised since research restarted have not been fully heard.
Pitt adds 6 new COVID-19 cases since last Friday
By Mary Rose O'Donnell, Acting Editor-in-Chief
July 24, 2020
Pitt added six new COVID-19 cases, composed of two students and four employees, as of Friday’s weekly case report. The University has had a total of 25 students and 14 employees test positive since June 26, with 23 students and five employees recovered thus far.
Pitt officials discuss COVID testing, classroom capacities at faculty town hall
By Benjamin Nigrosh, News Editor
July 23, 2020
According to Vice Chancellor and Chief Information Officer Mark Henderson, installation of new classroom technology to assist the [email protected] model began Monday. He said faculty will be able to sign up for times to demo the new technology next week.
Transport in the time of COVID-19: How to get around the City safely
By Benjamin Nigrosh, News Editor
July 20, 2020
Pitt students can use their student ID card to get free access to buses, light rails and the inclines that travel up and down the steep hills bordering the South Side neighborhoods.
Gallagher: Key fall semester dates now in question
By Benjamin Nigrosh, News Editor
July 17, 2020
The news comes as some students, faculty and staff have urged the University to join the growing number of colleges that are moving to online-only classes in the fall, to avoid the risks of bringing students back to campus.
Pitt adds 4 new COVID-19 cases since last Friday
By Mary Rose O'Donnell, Contributing Editor
July 17, 2020
Pitt added four new COVID-19 cases, composed of three students and one employee, as of Friday’s weekly case report.
Pitt to give at least one mask to students, employees; establishes testing office
By Ashton Crawley, Senior Staff Writer
July 14, 2020
Students and employees returning to campus this fall will receive a University-branded face covering, Pitt announced Tuesday afternoon.