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
A student puts in an earplug.

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

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...

An emergency blue light phone on campus.

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...

Reproductive health products are displayed on a table for the Pittsburgh Reproductive Justice convention.

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.
The Cathedral of Learning.

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.
Members of The Blank Slate, led by President-elect Sarah Mayer (center), celebrate the election results during Student Government Board’s public meeting on Tuesday in Nordy’s Place.

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.
A Naloxone kit.

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.
A T-shirt displays the logo for the 2024 Pitt Day of Giving.

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.
Panelist Jenna Barkey at Pitt ASL Club’s “Deaf Patient's Perspective” event on Monday in Lawrence Hall.

ASL Club hosts ‘Deaf Patient’s Perspective’ event

By Emma Hannan, Staff Writer • February 27, 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...

The Pitt Panther statue outside of the William Pitt Union.

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...

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