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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
Jane Caldwell attends the Faculty Assembly on Nov. 29, 2023.

Faculty Assembly discusses hiring freeze amid funding challenges

By Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer • March 14, 2025
Faculty Assembly discussed the recent hiring freeze and university funding at its meeting on Wednesday.
Police blotter: Feb. 27 - Mar. 12

Police blotter: Feb. 27 – Mar. 12

By News Editors • March 14, 2025
Pitt police reported a burglary home invasion at the 3600 block of Dawson Street, a report of theft at Scaife Hall and more in the past two weeks’ crime logs.
Five years later: COVID-19 and quarantine’s lasting legacy in national and local health care industries

Five years later: COVID-19 and quarantine’s lasting legacy in national and local health care industries

By Emma Wu, Staff Writer • March 12, 2025
At the fifth anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic, UPMC and Pitt Student Health Services reveal the lasting changes that the pandemic had on Pitt medicine and research.
SGB in Nordy’s Place on Tuesday, March 11.

‘H2PinskyBudike’ ticket wins 2025 SGB election

By Sydney Krasniewski, Staff Writer • March 12, 2025
Student Government Board announced election results for president, vice president, and board member positions and voted to pass the Workers United ad hoc committee charter at its weekly meeting in Nordy’s Place on Tuesday.
Five years later: How the COVID-19 pandemic affected and reshaped mental health care

Five years later: How the COVID-19 pandemic affected and reshaped mental health care

By Linda Li, Staff Writer • March 11, 2025
Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, mental health professionals say the effects continue to linger in their patients and the industry.
The Cathedral of Learning.

Administration announces faculty and staff hiring freeze through 2025 fiscal year

By Briana Bindus, Assistant News Editor • March 11, 2025
On Monday afternoon, University leaders announced a full faculty and staff hiring freeze through the rest of the 2025 fiscal year, with a possible extension into the 2026 fiscal year.
Investigation continues into Pitt student missing in Dominican Republic

Investigation continues into Pitt student missing in Dominican Republic

By Brian Sherry, Managing Editor • March 11, 2025

Sudiksha Konanki, a junior biological sciences and chemistry student at Pitt, was reported missing on March 6 in the Dominican Republic. The investigation is ongoing, with several international agencies...

A clock sits on a nightstand.

Students have conflicted feelings towards daylight saving time adjustment 

By Bridget Pohl, Staff Writer • March 10, 2025
Clocks went forward one hour on Sunday, March 9 across the United States for the annual tradition of daylight saving time. Pitt students discussed their mixed opinions on losing an hour of sleep, gaining an hour of sunlight and the effects of the time change on their daily lives.
PPG Paints Arena.

Pitt’s shift to PPG Paints Arena for commencement sparks mixed reactions

By Kelly McPoyle, Staff Writer • March 9, 2025
Pitt is moving its commencement ceremony to PPG Paints Arena to accommodate its largest graduating class in history, ensuring that every student can participate and receive enough tickets for family and friends. Parents and students share mixed reactions.
The Cathedral of Learning.

Pitt unions express concern for the future of Pitt faculty and staff under the Trump administration

By Sarah George, Staff Writer • February 28, 2025
Pitt’s faculty, staff and graduate student unions, which together represent a large portion of employees at Pitt, are concerned that federal cuts in NIH funding and the federal rollback of diversity, equity and inclusion could impact faculty and staff jobs at the university. 
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