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Pitt grads find life after college scary, rewarding

Pitt grads find life after college scary, rewarding

By Sabrina Romano / Staff Writer October 8, 2014

After four years of networking with Deloitte LLP, Olivia Domachowski will graduate from Pitt this spring, skip over the job search and land on track working with the company.“I will be going to private...

Student Government Board awaits student vote

Student Government Board awaits student vote

By Heather Tennant / Staff Photographer October 8, 2014

All students can vote through the MyPittPortal at midnight on Wednesday to express their opinions on Saturday final exams.

Board looks to eliminate Saturday finals with student vote

Board looks to eliminate Saturday finals with student vote

A Student Government Board referendum may eliminate Saturday finals if the Board can show student interest and negotiate with adminstrators. Students can vote on the referenda, which went live at midnight,...

Smoke Signals

Smoke Signals

By MCT Campus October 6, 2014

Pitt student Kevin Pang and other researchers are studying what people are tweeting about electronic cigarettes to gage public opinion of the devices. 

What's in a tweet: Pitt studies tech media

What’s in a tweet: Pitt studies tech media

By Kathleen Fennell / Staff Writer October 6, 2014

Like the benefits and risks of red wine, chocolate and afternoon naps, a new center at Pitt studies the dual effects of technology consumption.Pitt officially launched the Center for Research on Media,...

Mobile Networking

Mobile Networking

By Cristinia Holtzer & Aby Briner / Pitt News Staff October 6, 2014

Jobr works much like Tinder, the data app: swipe right for not thanks, and right for yes. 

Jobr creates connections at your finger tips

By Jessica Iacullo / Staff Writer October 6, 2014

Forget dreamboats. Think dream jobs. Like the dating app Tinder but for career moves, a new smartphone app called Jobr is letting users swipe yes or no on job opportunities. Jobr allows users looking...

Fall Fest 2014

Fall Fest 2014

By Meghan Sunners / Staff Photographer October 5, 2014

Hoodie Allen freestyled to a crowd of Pitt students Sunday at Pitt Program Council's annual Fall Fest.

Hoodie Allen, Chiddy Bang perform at Fall Fest

Hoodie Allen, Chiddy Bang perform at Fall Fest

A few hours before he threw a cake into the crowd on Bigelow Boulevard, Hoodie Allen learned facts and trivia about Pitt in his William Pitt Union dressing room.Steven Adam Markowitz, also known as Hoodie...

Appreciation of the arts

Appreciation of the arts

By Courtesy of the University October 2, 2014

Musicians and dancers from the Indonesian College of Performing Arts in Bandung, West Java

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