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
PDM’s executive board reacts to the reveal of the grand fundraising total of $357,084.52 to benefit UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.

Photos: Pitt Dance Marathon raises $357,084.52 for UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh

By Ethan Shulman, Pamela Smith, Alex Jurkuta, and Bhaskar Chakrabarti • March 25, 2024

Pitt Dance Marathon, a student-led philanthropic organization at the University of Pittsburgh, hosted a roughly 10-hour dance marathon this Saturday in the Charles L. Cost Sports Center in celebration...

The newly renovated Carnegie Music Hall on Friday morning.

Carnegie Music Hall reopens after eight month renovation

By Adrienne Cahillane, Senior Staff Writer • March 25, 2024
Andrew Carnegie’s “greatest gift to Pittsburgh,” the Carnegie Music Hall of Oakland, is just steps away from Pitt’s campus and has recently reopened after renovations to replace seats, add air conditioning and to make the space compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Lisa Alzo speaks at the “Gateway to Opportunity” event in the Cathedral of Learning on Sunday afternoon.

Pitt’s Slovak language department hosts their 36th annual Thomas Kukučka Memorial lecture

By Emma Hannan, Staff Writer • March 25, 2024

As someone with Slovak heritage, freelance writer Lisa Alzo said she shares interests with former Pittsburgh Press reporter Thomas Kukučka. Kukučka has a scholarship in his name at the University of...

Objects on display at the Sámi Day event in Posvar Hall on Thursday.

Department of Linguistics hosts Sámi Day, highlights importance of preserving language and culture

By Patrick Diana, Staff Writer • March 22, 2024
The Department of Linguistics hosted a film screening and academic seminar on Thursday in celebration of the Sámi peoples, an indigenous culture of Scandinavia. Following the screening, a Zoom discussion was held to discuss the book “Stolen,” written by Ann-Helén Laestadius.
Police blotter: March 14 to March 20

Police blotter: March 14 to March 20

By News Editors • March 22, 2024

Thursday, March 14 Pitt police assisted Pittsburgh police with a burglary at the 200 Block of Semple Street.  Pitt police issued one citation for violating a city ordinance at 3900 Forbes Ave.  Pitt...

Chancellor Joan Gabel congratulates vice provost Joseph McCarthy during the Senate Council meeting in Posvar Hall on Thursday.

Senate council discusses new provost, University updates

By Marissa Kelley, Staff Writer • March 22, 2024

Senate Council President Robin Kear congratulated new provost and senior vice chancellor Joseph McCarthy at Thursday’s Senate Council meeting.  “Another congratulations to Joe McCarthy on becoming...

Customers eat at El Jefe's Taqueria on Forbes Avenue.

El Jefe’s voted best late night menu in The Pitt News “Best Of” survey

By Emma Hannan, Staff Writer • March 20, 2024
Finding inspiration from street vendors, El Jefe’s Taqueria prides itself on bringing authentic Mexican cuisine to three different states — Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Tony Novosel smiles for a photo with one of his cats.

Anthony ‘Tony’ Novosel voted Best Professor by Pitt community

By Kyra McCague, Staff Writer • March 20, 2024
In The Pitt News’ annual “Best Of” survey, students voted Anthony Novosel, a part-time instructor in the history department, best professor.
Candace Owens speaks to students and community members at Turning Point USA at Pitt’s “Live Free Tour” speaker event on Tuesday night in Alumni Hall.

Candace Owens discusses conservative values, current issues at Turning Point event

By Anna Kuntz, Senior Staff Writer • March 20, 2024
Candace Owens, an American political commentator, author and television presenter, discussed conservative values and current political issues at a Turning Point USA at Pitt event at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday night to an audience of hundreds of students and community members.
Members of Student Government Board speak during their public meeting on Tuesday in Nordy’s Place.

SGB hosts general education town hall

By Adrienne Cahillane, Senior Staff Writer  • March 20, 2024
Student Government Board hosted a general education reform town hall at its Tuesday meeting.
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