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Pitt Vaccination and Health Hub offers new vaccinations, employee health services

By Madison Dean, Senior Staff Writer • March 22, 2023

The Pitt Vaccination and Health Connection Hub will offer new adult vaccinations such as pneumococcal, tetanus and shingles vaccines starting this week. The Hub will also continue to provide COVID-19 vaccines, boosters and flu shots.

Students vote Müge Kökten Finkel as “Best Grad Professor”

By Srinidhi Gopalan, For The Pitt News • March 22, 2023

Pitt students voted Müge Kökten Finkel, a professor in the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, as the best grad professor in the “Best Of” survey.

The Pitt News announces ‘Best Of’ survey winners

By Rebecca Johnson, Editor-in-Chief • March 22, 2023

From the best Japanese restaurant on campus to the most binge-worthy television show, The Pitt News’ annual “Best Of” survey gives students and community members the chance to rank their favorite shops and people in Pittsburgh.

Ryan Young wins SGB presidency for 2023-24 academic year

By James Paul, Staff Writer • March 22, 2023

Ryan Young will serve as the president of the Student Government Board for the 2023-24 school year.

College Democrats, Republicans debate abortion, drag bans and health care

By Alexandra Ross, Assistant News Editor • March 21, 2023

One of the most contentious issues at a debate between Pitt’s College Republicans and College Democrats on Monday night came when College Republicans vice president Joshua Minsky and College Democrats president Amanda Thornton debated whether abortion is a human right.

Shapiro proposes 7.1% increases in funding for Pitt

By Punya Bhasin, News Editor • March 21, 2023

In his first budget proposal as governor, Josh Shapiro proposed a 7.1% increase in funding for Pitt and the three other state-related universities — Penn State, Temple and Lincoln University.

Heinz Chapel celebrates Women’s History Month with ‘Women in the Windows’ tour

By Ryleigh Lord, Assistant News Editor • March 21, 2023

Angel Mary Joseph is one of many people who have visited Heinz Memorial Chapel this month for its “Women in the Windows” tour, which highlights different historical women who are memorialized in the chapel’s stained-glass windows.

On-campus housing lottery evokes mixed feelings for first-year students

By Anna Kuntz, For The Pitt News • March 19, 2023

Ahead of next week’s housing lottery, first-years across campus are contemplating on-campus housing options for next year. For Maya Poole, a first-year psychology major, living alone is the most important factor of any on-campus choice.

Your Guide to the 2023 SGB Elections

By James Paul, Staff Writer • March 19, 2023

Polls will open Tuesday at 8 a.m. for the 2023 Student Government Board elections. Two slates and four independent candidates are vying for one presidential position and eight seats on the board.

Faculty assembly discusses upcoming ‘anti-trans’ events, continuation of ELI through next year

By Madison Dean, Senior Staff Writer • March 17, 2023

The Faculty Assembly held a meeting on Wednesday afternoon to discuss the continuation of the English Language Institute, the impact of upcoming ‘anti-trans’ events on the Pitt community and exercise facility benefits for employees.