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
The Cathedral of Learning and Litchfield Towers.

What you need to know about monkeypox at Pitt

By Donata Massimiani, Staff Writer • August 30, 2022
Even though there have been no confirmed student cases of monkeypox at Pitt as of Aug. 24, according to Pitt spokesperson Janine Fisher, some students fear that the University might return to the days of isolation and virtual learning that they experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pitt updates COVID-19 guidelines, masks now optional on Oakland campus

Pitt updates COVID-19 guidelines, masks now optional on Oakland campus

By Punya Bhasin, News Editor • August 25, 2022
Masks are now optional indoors on Oakland campus in accordance to COVID-19 Community levels.
The Cathedral of Learning from Schenley Plaza.

As Pitt confronts virus, students share feelings about COVID-19 rules

By Donata Massimiani, Staff Writer • August 24, 2022
As Pitt prepares to take on COVID-19 for the third year, students expressed mixed feelings about the current state of the pandemic.
Pitt updates COVID-19 guidelines, requires masks indoors on Oakland campus

Pitt updates COVID-19 guidelines, requires masks indoors on Oakland campus

By Allison Radziwon, Assistant News Editor • August 21, 2022
Pitt officials said Thursday that plans for the fall semester were updated in accordance with new CDC guidance, and masks are required indoors on the Oakland campus due to high COVID-19 levels in Allegheny county.
Tyler Bickford, a professor in the English department, drops one of the first union cards at a kickoff event held by Pitt faculty union organizers in the William Pitt Union Ballroom in January 2018.

Pitt faculty union, administration reach deal on COVID-19 protocols

By Rebecca Johnson and Allison Radziwon • August 13, 2022
The United Steelworkers union reached a “memorandum of understanding” with Pitt regarding expanded health and safety protections for faculty, following allegations that the University didn’t consult the faculty union before removing its mask mandate in March.
A guide to Pitt’s COVID-19 situation

A guide to Pitt’s COVID-19 situation

By Kendall Swift, Staff Writer • August 5, 2022
This upcoming year will mark the fourth consecutive school year affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout the pandemic, communities have rapidly adapted to changing recommendations.
Inside of an operating room during a surgery.

Pitt researchers discuss operating room sustainability practices

By Khushi Rai, Staff Writer • July 22, 2022
Combating climate change in the healthcare sector is especially important for Melissa Belic, professor in civil and environmental engineering and co-director of the Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation.

Pitt’s COVID-19 community levels remain low, CoVax vaccination center offers vaccines for young children

By Allison Radziwon, Assistant News Editor • June 23, 2022
Pitt officials said Wednesday that COVID-19 community levels are expected to “continue to fluctuate” in the Pennsylvania region, but community levels on all campuses remain medium or low.
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks about infrastructure spending while visiting the Community Empowerment Association on Kelly Street in Homewood on Friday.

Vice President Harris visits Pittsburgh, talks lead contaminating water

By Allison Radziwon, Assistant News Editor • June 21, 2022
Vice President Kamala Harris visited Pittsburgh on Friday to discuss lead water lines throughout the city, as well as the Biden administration’s bipartisan infrastructure plan aiming to address the issue.

Pitt’s COVID-19 community risk shifts to medium, masks now optional indoors

By Allison Radziwon, Assistant News Editor • June 11, 2022
Pitt officials said Friday that the CDC has moved COVID-19 Community Levels from high to medium in Allegheny County.
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