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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

The William Pitt Union in January 2024.

Pitt looks to renovate student programming spaces, including William Pitt Union

By Andrew McLaughlin, Staff Writer January 23, 2024
The University of Pittsburgh has hired WTW Architects to conduct a study with the long-term goal of renovating its student unions.
The School of Computing and Information building on Bellefield Avenue in Oakland.

‘Transition degree’: Pitt’s new Master of Data Science program offered fully online

By Briana Bindus, Staff Writer January 23, 2024

Applying to graduate school as a working professional is often a daunting task, which is why Pitt’s new Master of Data Science program wanted to lower the limitations as much as possible, according to...

‘Hard to decipher’: Phishing attacks raid Pitt email accounts

‘Hard to decipher’: Phishing attacks raid Pitt email accounts

By Marissa Kelley, Staff Writer January 22, 2024

Kayla Onyango said she’s had at least three phishing attempt emails sent to her Pitt email account since the beginning of the fall semester. “I probably receive an email every month or so. It’s...

Police Blotter: Jan. 11 - Jan. 17

Police Blotter: Jan. 11 – Jan. 17

By News Editors January 19, 2024

Thursday, January 11  Pitt police reported an individual who was scammed out of money at the Salk Pavilion.  Pitt police took a report regarding the theft of a bicycle at Litchfield Tower C.  Friday,...

Dana Thompson and David Bernstein speak at the “All Angles: Discussion on Affirmative Action” event on Thursday in the William Pitt Union.

All Angles discusses affirmative action, Supreme Court decision

By Khushi Rai, Senior Staff Writer January 19, 2024

Following the Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard Supreme Court decision, which ruled that race-based affirmative action programs in higher education admissions violated the equal protection clause...

Senate Council during its Thursday meeting in Posvar Hall.

Senate Council discusses plan for Pitt, SGB plans

By Marissa Kelley, Staff Writer January 19, 2024
Senate Council discussed the Plan for Pitt initiative and heard reports from student members of Senate Council at its monthly meeting on Thursday. 
Flooding at the School of Medicine in Scaife Hall on Thursday.

Frozen waterline caused burst pipe, flooding in Pitt’s Scaife Hall

By Abby Lipold, Assistant News Editor January 19, 2024
A frozen pipeline near Scaife Hall caused a burst pipe on the fourth floor of the building on Thursday afternoon. There was flooding and minimal damage, but Scaife Hall will be fully operational by Friday.
A view of the Landside Terminal of the Pittsburgh International Airport in July 2011.

‘Absolutely awesome’: Frontier Airlines to offer $19 flights to Philadelphia starting in May

By Adrienne Cahillane, Senior Staff Writer January 18, 2024
Beginning May 16, Frontier Airlines will offer nonstop service to Philadelphia and three other destinations for as low as $19 from Pittsburgh International Airport.
A masked Pitt student walks outside the Petersen Events Center in January 2024.

What to know about JN.1, the latest COVID-19 variant 

By Bella Markovitz, Senior Staff Writer January 17, 2024
Almost four years after the initial outbreak of COVID-19, new strains continue to circulate and spread. JN.1 is the newest and most dominant variant.
Members of the Student Government Board speak during the public meeting in Nordy’s Place on Tuesday evening.

Student Government Board town hall discusses WPU renovations to improve the student space

By Emma Hannan, Staff Writer January 17, 2024
Associate Dean for student engagement Karin Asher introduced the Student Government town hall on Jan. 16 by introducing the renovations being done on the WPU. 
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