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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
Despite the uncertainty of an in-person fall semester, the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid has not seen a decrease in committed first-year students.

Pitt first-year enrollment for fall exceeds expectations

By Anushay Chaudhry, Staff Writer • May 13, 2020
The first deadline for incoming first-years to commit to fall enrollment passed on May 1.
Provost Ann Cudd, right, and James Martin II co-chair the Task Force on Reimagining Pitt Education.

Pitt task force planning fall semester classes and housing amid pandemic

By Rebecca Johnson, Senior Staff Writer • May 13, 2020
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Provost Ann Cudd said she is hopeful for a fall semester on campus.
With an increasing demand for ventilators, researchers from Pitt and Carnegie Mellon University are collaborating to develop a lower cost “Roboventilator.”

Pitt, CMU engineers team up on low-cost ‘Roboventilator’

By Priya Ray, Staff Writer • May 12, 2020
They plan to produce a low-cost and nondisposable “Roboventilator,” an alternative to the traditional and more expensive mechanical ventilator.
Bing Liu, 37, was shot in his Ross home Saturday afternoon.

Pitt COVID-19 researcher shot Saturday, police say killing unrelated to his work

By Jon Moss and Benjamin Nigrosh • May 6, 2020
Bing Liu had recently begun research on the coronavirus at the time of the incident, but Ross police sergeant Brian Kohlhepp said Wednesday that police believed the slaying was “the result of a lengthy dispute regarding an intimate partner.”
Chancellor Patrick Gallagher said Friday that the University will offer guidance to the community in early June and again in early July.

Pitt establishes task forces, working groups to plan fall semester

By Jon Moss, Editor-in-Chief • May 4, 2020
Formally established over the last several weeks, three task forces and 20 working groups within those task forces will investigate many different aspects of what life at the University could look like.
Around 11,000 students across all five Pitt campuses will receive grants ranging from $500 to $1,000.

Pitt announces CARES Act grant guidelines

By Jon Moss and Benjamin Nigrosh • April 29, 2020
Pitt announced student eligibility guidelines for $10.6 million in federally-funded emergency financial aid grants Wednesday.
Mark Novales speaking during the online 2020 commencement.

Pitt holds first-ever online commencement ceremony

By Benjamin Nigrosh, News Editor • April 26, 2020
In lieu of in-person commencement activities, Pitt hosted its first-ever virtual commencement ceremony due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Michael Andrews asked the court to award him reinstatement to his previous position with back pay from April 25, 2018.

Chancellor, execs to donate part of salary to students

By Benjamin Nigrosh, Assistant News Editor • April 24, 2020
Chancellor Patrick Gallagher pledged Friday to donate 20% of his 2020-21 salary to “support students and the Pitt community” during the COVID-19 pandemic. 
Many students are still working jobs that are considered essential.

No days off for Pitt students working essential jobs

By Martha Layne, Senior Staff Writer • April 20, 2020
Pitt students are among those working in hospitals, restaurants and other businesses deemed essential by the Pennsylvania government.
Sodexo laid off a majority of its workers without pay over spring break, when Pitt adjusted its dining services due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Market Central and The Perch, the two dining halls on campus, remain closed.

Pitt to compensate laid off dining workers who are students

By Jon Moss, News Editor • April 17, 2020
Pitt will compensate 173 student dining workers laid off due to the COVID-19 pandemic, University officials told the workers Wednesday.
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