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
FORGE at Pitt supports refugee communities through education and advocacy

FORGE at Pitt supports refugee communities through education and advocacy

By Linda Li, Staff Writer • February 18, 2025
FORGE at Pitt, a student-led nonprofit organization, provides educational assistance, advocacy and mentorship programs for refugees and immigrants in the Pittsburgh area.
Allocations Chair Nicole Zhang speaks during Tuesday’s SGB meeting.

SGB grants record-high allocations amid budget concerns, data shows

By Marissa Kelley and Sydney Krasniewski • February 18, 2025
In recent Student Government Board meetings, board members have expressed concerns about increased allocations spending and whether the $900,000 budget will last the whole school year. Data compiled by The Pitt News shows record-high spending since the budget was increased in 2019.
Pitt unions react to federal diversity, equity and inclusion rollbacks

Pitt unions react to federal diversity, equity and inclusion rollbacks

By Kyra McCague and Maxine Van Nortwick • February 17, 2025
President Donald Trump has begun his rollback of anti-discrimination policies, some of which are beginning to affect University of Pittsburgh unions and bargaining contracts.
Jane Caldwell attends the Faculty Assembly on Nov. 29, 2023.

‘What a difference a few weeks can make’: Faculty assembly discusses NIH, NIL federal policy changes 

By Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer • February 17, 2025
Faculty Assembly met on Wednesday afternoon to discuss NIH funding cuts, athletics policy changes and space engineering program progress.
Scaffolding on the exterior of Heinz Chapel.

Restoration of Heinz Chapel spire enters final stretch

By Andrew McLaughlin, Staff Writer • February 14, 2025
After the two-year restoration project, scaffolding surrounding the spire was removed by the start of the 2025 spring semester, bringing the restoration a critical step closer to completion.
An aerial shot of Bid Day 2025.

Across the board, Pitt sororities see skyrocketing enrollments

By Naomi Weiss, Staff Writer • February 14, 2025
As Pitt sororities see a 36% increase in enrollments compared to spring 2023, sorority leaders are attributing the rise to everything from the “Bama Rush” trend to COVID-19 isolation.
Police blotter: Feb. 5 - Feb. 12

Police blotter: Feb. 5 – Feb. 12

By News Editors • February 14, 2025
Pitt police reported a Super Bowl celebration, two boxes of martini glasses missing at Salk Hall and more in this week’s crime log.
SGB Board at its meeting in Nordy’s Place on Tuesday, Feb. 11.

SGB announces new academic calendar and heavier scrutiny for allocations requests

By Sydney Krasniewski, Staff Writer • February 12, 2025
During its weekly meeting on Tuesday at Nordy’s Place, Student Government Board announced a new academic calendar for the 2025-2026 school year and addressed growing allocations concerns.
A scarf hugs a tree in a Pittsburgh neighborhood.

Scarf bombardiers: Pittsburgh passion project warms thousands in need

By Madeline Ward, Staff Writer • February 12, 2025
Volunteers donate scarves and place them around Pittsburgh for anyone to take. 
Student groups supply free menstrual, sex supplies

Student groups supply free menstrual, sex supplies

By Sarah George, Staff Writer • February 12, 2025
Student groups shine a light on their efforts to provide free menstrual, sex and educational resources to Pitt’s campus.
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