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
Black Loud and Queer, a new club at Pitt, has decided to meet only online for this semester.

Student orgs prepare for fall with video tours, book clubs and more

By Ashton Crawley, Assistant News Editor • August 18, 2020
A big part of campus life involves joining clubs, but with the fall semester quickly approaching, many things are still being decided. Some campus organizations are getting creative with things like video tours, book clubs and more.
Pitt adds 14 new COVID-19 cases during first week of move-in

Pitt adds 14 new COVID-19 cases during first week of move-in

By Ashton Crawley and Jon Moss • August 17, 2020
Pitt added 14 new COVID-19 cases, composed of 11 students and 3 employees, as of Monday’s weekly case report.
Chancellor Patrick Gallagher at the February meeting of the board of trustees.

Exclusive: On eve of move-in, Gallagher asks for flexibility during historic semester

By Jon Moss, Editor-in-Chief • August 10, 2020
Chancellor Patrick Gallagher said he remains concerned about the upcoming semester, but has worked to reduce risk wherever possible.
The Cathedral of Learning watches over an empty Pitt campus.

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.
The Cathedral of Learning watches over an empty Pitt campus.

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.
Administrators discussed fall plans during a town hall Tuesday.

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.
The Senate Research Committee met July 10 to discuss reopening efforts in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

‘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

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.
Assistant Vice Provost Cynthia Golden talks about the Flex@Pitt teaching model at Thursday's town hall.

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 Flex@Pitt model began Monday. He said faculty will be able to sign up for times to demo the new technology next week.
Port Authority spokesperson Adam Brandolph said all bus lines that run through Oakland will return to full service on or before Aug. 23.

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.
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