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
President Joe Biden visited Pittsburgh on Friday to tout his administration’s investment in infrastructure

Political science professor and Pitt College Democrats react to Biden dropping out of presidential race

By Spencer Levering and Bella Markovitz • July 28, 2024
On July 21, Biden posted a message via X that he would no longer seek a second term as president and endorsed his Vice President, Kamala Harris, as the Democratic nominee. To understand the historical and political context behind Biden’s decision and how Democratic voters are responding to it, The Pitt News spoke with members of Pitt College Democrats and a Pitt political science professor.
Supporters arrive before Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally Saturday, July 13, in Butler, Pa.

‘Everyone was in shock’: Pitt student describes being at Trump’s Butler rally shooting

By Spencer Levering, News Editor • July 21, 2024
On July 13, former President Donald Trump was shot in the ear during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Josh Minsky, president of the College Republicans at Pitt, attended the rally and watched the day unfold.
‘A balanced budget for affordability’: Pitt increases tuition for Pittsburgh campus

‘A balanced budget for affordability’: Pitt increases tuition for Pittsburgh campus

By Marissa Kelley, Staff Writer • July 17, 2024
Pitt’s Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve the University’s Fiscal Year 2025 Operating Budget and Capital Budget on Friday.
Tents crowd the lawn outside of the Cathedral of Learning on Monday, June 3.

SGB issues statement regarding community and recent protests, student activist organizations respond

By Spencer Levering, News Editor • July 12, 2024
Following the second pro-Palestinian encampment at Pitt, the Student Government Board released a statement on July 5 expressing support for on-campus Jewish organizations and condemned discrimination in the campus community. Progressive Students for Change at Pitt, a pro-Palestinian activist organization, responded saying SGB has “misrepresented” their cause.
The Cathedral of Learning.

Pennsylvania House considers performance-based funding formula for state-related universities

By Jordan Kooper, Staff Writer • July 9, 2024
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives is considering a bill that would move the state closer to approving funding for the University of Pittsburgh, Temple University and Penn State. The Performance-Based Funding Council Act would create an independent council with the power to determine the amount of state funding allocated to each school.
A bee interacts with a flower.

Pitt Sustainability celebrates Pollinator Month

By Jordan Kooper, Staff Writer • June 26, 2024
Pitt Sustainability celebrated Pollinator Month this June to raise awareness for the bees, butterflies and other animals that are essential to the reproductive process for many plants. The University has held numerous events on campus to highlight the importance of this natural process.
A passport sits in front of a world map.

Pitt students and alumni win Fulbright awards

By Kyra McCague, Staff Writer • June 25, 2024
Fourteen Pitt students and alumni received Fulbright awards for the 2024-25 academic year. Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs named Pitt a Fulbright Top Producing Institution for the 2023-24 academic year, a recognition Pitt has earned 9 times since the 2013-14 cycle.
A Pitt student rides a bike down Fifth Avenue on a cloudy summer day on campus.

“Lively” and “Vibrant”: Students enjoy spending summer in Oakland

By Adrienne Cahillane, Senior Staff Writer • June 19, 2024
Students choose to stay on campus over the summer for different reasons, but all enjoy the additional free time.
The Cathedral of Learning.

44 Pitt students named Brackenridge Fellowship winners

By Emma Hannan, Staff Writer • June 18, 2024
44 Pitt students received the Brackenridge Fellowship from the Frederick Honors College, providing the students with funding to complete independent research or creative work under the guidance of a faculty member.
Rossetti House at the University of Pittsburgh - Greensburg campus.

David C. Frederick Honors College to open at Greensburg campus in fall semester

By Kyra McCague, Staff Writer • June 14, 2024
The David C. Frederick Honors college is expanding to Pitt’s campus in Greensburg in partnership with the Pittsburgh campus. “There's going to be a lot of creative stuff coming from students and faculty out of this mix, and that can only be good for the university as a whole,” said Frank Wilson, the assistant vice president for academic affairs at Pitt-Greensburg.
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