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
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. 
The University Pharmacy, located under Nordenberg Hall.

Flu rates spike in Allegheny County as doctors analyze causes

By Bridget Pohl, Staff Writer • February 24, 2025
Allegheny County has seen 12,325 reported flu cases since Sept. 29, a large increase compared to the longer time range of 13,975 cases from October 2023 to May of 2024. Professionals at Pitt discuss the causations for such rapid rates.
The Cathedral of Learning.

National Society of Black Engineers fosters growth among Black engineering students

By Andrew McLaughlin, Staff Writer • February 24, 2025
The Pitt chapter of NSBE plans weekly events throughout the year and will attend a national convention in early March.
Tamanna Khan poses for a portrait.

Muslim theater student felt ‘forced’ out of play over script concerns

By Spencer Levering, Assistant News Editor • February 21, 2025
A disagreement between a hijabi student actress and a Pitt playwright have made some in the University’s tight-knit Muslim and theater communities question the theater department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.
The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.

Potential NIH funding cut impacts cause fear among Pitt researchers and administration

By Emma Wu, Staff Writer • February 21, 2025
The NIH announced a funding cut, which caps indirect costs to 15% of funding in grants. With the potential decrease in funding, Pitt researchers and the Pitt community are worried about how careers, economy and research will be impacted.
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