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The Pitt News

Arthur Longworth presents material to other inmates during Spanish class, on February 16, 2012. Although he was sentenced to life without parole, he opted not to "just be quiet, shut up, go to my cell and die there." (Ken Lambert/Seattle Times/MCT)

Professors, inmates talk prison education

By Leo Dornan, For The Pitt News November 8, 2015

A  crowd of professors and social justice advocates cheered on inmates who shared their personal stories on higher education in prisons during a conference at Pitt this weekend. People from all over...

Jeff Ahearn | Assistant Visual Editor

GSWS: Flipping the pages of history

By Alexa Bakalarski / For The Pitt News November 6, 2015

On the fourth floor of the Cathedral of Learning sits a little-known collection of books that offers a snapshot of LGBTQIA history from the 20th century to the present. The Gender, Sexuality and Women’s...

Student Government Board member Lia Petrose. Abigail Self | Staff Photographer

Deans say no set date on new certificate

By Lauren Wilson / Staff Writer November 6, 2015

Ten months into her project to launch a new undergraduate certificate program, Student Government Board member Lia Petrose said introductory courses should be tentatively ready by 2017. The University...

Department of Education: rules to change for student borrowing

By Mark Pesto / Senior Staff Writer November 6, 2015

In December, Pitt alumni with federal student loans will be able to make lower monthly payments. The U.S. Department of Education announced on Oct. 27 two new sets of rules which will protect college...

Scene from "What if Bears Killed one in five People?" PSA from College Humor, the White House and Generation Progress.

Students, White House prep for Week of Action

By Elizabeth Lepro / Assistant News Editor November 5, 2015

One day after Pitt launched a sexual violence awareness month, the White House It’s On Us campaign unrolled plans for next week’s national Week of Action. During a White House press call Nov. 5,...

Pitt's Title IX Office has organized “Sexual Violence Awareness Month" for November 2015.

Pitt announces sexual violence awareness month

By Elizabeth Lepro / Assistant News Editor November 5, 2015

In the wake of a national conversation about sexual assault on college campuses, Pitt announced today that November will be “Sexual Violence Awareness Month.” The University has announced the month...

Jeff Ahearn | Assistant Visual Editor

Pennsylvania tuition third highest in country

By Dale Shoemaker / News Editor November 5, 2015

Over the summer, Pitt boasted its lowest tuition increase in 40 years. But even with the raise to keep up with inflation, Pitt, along with 17 other Pennsylvania universities, has caused the state to...

Abigail Self | Staff Photographer

Students hold action forum

By Zoe Hannah / Staff Writer November 5, 2015

Students still frustrated with the University’s strategic plan aired their concerns on Wednesday — this time, sans administrators. Members of the Pittsburgh Student Solidarity Coalition, or PSSC,...

Pitt announces Sexual Violence Awareness Month

By Elizabeth Lepro / Assistant News Editor November 4, 2015

In the wake of a national conversation about sexual assault on college campuses, Pitt announced today that November will be “Sexual Violence Awareness Month.” The University has announced the month...

Bikram yoga has become a controversial title because of recent events.  Meghan Sunners | Senior Staff Photographer

Risking change: When competition or controversy strikes, yoga studios change their names

Yoga is about focusing on the moment, the pose and the current breath. But for some yoga enthusiasts, accepting the history behind a certain yoga brand is too big of a stretch. When five women accused...

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