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
Students with suitcases wait for a bus outside Soldiers and Sailors.

High travel costs impact students’ spring break plans

By Maxine Van Nortwick, Staff Writer • February 28, 2025
As some students seek to escape Pittsburgh’s gloomy weather for spring break, others are opting to stay in Oakland to save some cash.
The Cathedral of Learning.

Appalachian Bridges to the Future: Closing the gap between urban Pittsburgh and rural Fayette County

By Naomi Weiss, Staff Writer • February 28, 2025
Appalachian Bridges to the Future aims to quell brain drain in the region. Pitt students and faculty involved with Appalachian Bridges to the Future shared their experiences working directly with local communities.
Police blotter: Feb. 20 - Feb. 26

Police blotter: Feb. 20 – Feb. 26

By News Editors • February 28, 2025
Pitt police reported a strong armed robbery at the 3800 block of Forbes Avenue, the theft of an Apple Watch at Trees Hall and more in this week’s crime log.
SGB in Nordy’s Place on Tuesday, Jan. 28.

SGB announces Workers United ad-hoc committee, passes single use plastics resolution

By Sydney Krasniewski, Staff Writer • February 26, 2025
At its weekly meeting on Tuesday at Nordy’s Place, Student Government Board announced a new Workers United ad-hoc and changes to the allocations request process for student organizations. The board also voted to pass the single-use plastics resolution that was introduced last week.
Student Government Board presidential candidates Marley Pinsky (left) and Mercy Akanmu (right) and vice presidential candidates Olivia Budike (left) and Evan Levasseur (right) debate in Nordy’s Place on Tuesday, Feb. 25.

SGB candidates debate student advocacy and proper resource distribution among other issues

By Sydney Krasniewski, Staff Writer • February 26, 2025
SGB candidates debated key policy initiatives, including the future relationship between the board and administration during the presidential debate on Tuesday night at Nordy’s Place. Undergraduate students will be able to cast their votes in two weeks on March 11th.
Protesters hold a sign that reads “NO PUTIN” on Monday, Feb. 24.

Community recognizes three years since beginning of Ukraine invasion

By Kyra McCague, Senior Staff Writer • February 26, 2025
Anna Libikh, president of the Ukrainian Culture Club at Pitt and a senior pharmacy student, was one of  about 150 Pitt faculty, students, staff and community members who gathered outside soldiers and sailors Monday evening, recognizing three years since Russia began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
A PRT bus at a stop on Forbes Avenue.

PRT begins construction of Phase 2 University Line, with bus station updates and large lane changes coming 

By Neel Kamal, Staff Writer  • February 25, 2025
Pittsburgh Regional Transit recently announced the start of construction for Phase 2 of its PRTX “University Line” project, a part of its rapid transit service. Phase 2 includes a massive restructuring of the bus routes running on Forbes and Fifth avenues. 
The school of education.

‘It’s a daily conversation for us’: Pitt Education students express concern about the future of the classroom 

By Sydney Krasniewski, Staff Writer • February 25, 2025
Under the Trump administration, the Department of Education and diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives are facing higher levels of scrutiny. In the wake of these shifts, students and educators are beginning to navigate new realities.
The Cathedral of Learning.

‘We just deserve better’: Pitt service workers frustrated with wage uncertainty amid union negotiations

By Adrienne Cahillane, Contributing Editor • February 25, 2025
Service workers on Pitt’s campus express concerns with wages and staffing amid funding worries after their contracts with Pitt have been extended twice during bargaining.
The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.

Pitt temporarily pauses Ph.D. admissions amid potential NIH funding cuts

By Abby Lipold, News Editor • February 24, 2025
Due to uncertainty surrounding federal funding for research grants, Pitt has announced a temporary pause in doctoral admissions to the university. 
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