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New study through Pitt School of Medicine developing medication to treat noise-induced hearing loss

By Kelly McPoyle, Staff Writer • March 1, 2024

Researchers at Pitt have recently discovered that medication could be used to help alleviate temporary or permanent hearing loss from noise.

Police blotter: Feb. 21 to Feb. 28

By News Editors • March 1, 2024

Wednesday, February 21 Pitt police reported nothing in the crime log. Thursday, February 22 Pitt police reported nothing in the crime log. Friday, February 23 Pitt police issued...

SAFE Peer Educators teach students about sexual violence, survivor support

By Patrick Diana, Staff Writer • March 1, 2024

The Sexual Assault Facilitation and Education peer educators are a group of trained Pitt students who teach other students about healthy relationships, sexual violence and survivor support. Julia...

Student organization hosts reproductive justice convention

By Adrienne Cahillane, Senior Staff Writer • February 29, 2024

Last week, students and community members hosted the Reproductive Justice Convention to educate students on campus about local reproductive health resources.

Women’s History Month event roundup

By Ryleigh Lord, News Editor • February 29, 2024

In recognition of Women’s History Month, The Pitt News has compiled a list of events throughout March that celebrate and uplift women in the Pittsburgh community.

SGB announces election results

By Adrienne Cahillane, Senior Staff Writer • February 28, 2024

Student Government Board announced election results for the president and board for next year during its Tuesday meeting in Nordy’s Place.

End Overdose organization aims to promote harm reduction on campus

By Khushi Rai, Senior Staff Writer • February 28, 2024

Pitt’s End Overdose club was established this year with the mission of curbing drug-related overdose deaths through a combination of campus education initiatives and medical interventions.

Pitt Day of Giving raises $2.4M, a slight increase from last year

By Abby Lipold and Ryleigh Lord • February 28, 2024

Pitt’s eighth annual Day of Giving took place on Tuesday, Feb. 27. 11,472 donors participated and raised $2,466,611.

ASL Club hosts ‘Deaf Patient’s Perspective’ event

By Emma Hannan, Staff Writer • February 28, 2024

Video Remoting Interpreting allows deaf individuals to communicate verbally using translating technology and is commonly used in health care settings. Although Jenna Barkey said she’s preferred an in-person...

Pitt extends commitment deadline for fall 2024 to May 15

By Donata Massimiani, Assistant News Editor • February 27, 2024

The University of Pittsburgh is extending the commitment deadline for fall 2024 first-year admitted students from May 1 to May 15. The extension comes after the U.S. Department of Education announced...