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
JD Vance speaks at the Pennsylvanian on Oct. 17, 2024.

‘He’s off to a much faster and better start’: Republicans reflect the second Trump administration’s first two months

By Sydney Krasniewski, Staff Writer • 2:08 pm
Since Inauguration Day Trump’s second term has caused division amongst young Americans. Despite these controversies, College Republicans at Pitt is hopeful for the future of Trump’s presidency.
Pitt researchers making plans for future research amid proposed NIH funding cuts

Pitt researchers making plans for future research amid proposed NIH funding cuts

By Naomi Weiss, Staff Writer • March 21, 2025

Two months have passed since the Trump administration froze and proposed major cuts to NIH funding, and for Pitt researchers, the future of research is uncertain. President Donald Trump’s initiative...

County Controller Corey O’Connor answers questions from moderator Ann Belser at the Mayoral Forum at Chatham University on Sunday, Feb. 2.

College Democrats endorse mayoral challenger Corey O’Connor in primary

By Kyra McCague, Senior Staff Writer • March 18, 2025
Last month, both College Democrats at Pitt and Young Democrats of Allegheny County endorsed Allegheny County Controller Corey O’Connor in the Democratic primary for mayor.
The Cathedral of Learning.

Administration announces faculty and staff hiring freeze through 2025 fiscal year

By Briana Bindus, Assistant News Editor • March 11, 2025
On Monday afternoon, University leaders announced a full faculty and staff hiring freeze through the rest of the 2025 fiscal year, with a possible extension into the 2026 fiscal year.
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.
A student looks at an Instagram post from @Mattxiv.

‘Things are pretty grim out there’: Media censorship under the Trump administration

By Maxine Van Nortwick, Staff Writer • February 19, 2025
After a polarizing 2024 presidential election, some social media users may be feeling media burnout. But this onslaught of change isn’t slowing down anytime soon, according to Dr. Paul Johnson — especially with predictions of media censorship on the rise. 
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro smiles on stage at the Harris-Walz campaign event in the Fitzgerald Field House on Thursday.

Gov. Shapiro proposes flat funding for Pitt and additional money through new funding council

By Katie Hovan, Staff Writer • February 19, 2025
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed state budget includes flat funding for Pennsylvania’s four state-related universities, with an additional $60 million to be distributed among Pitt, Penn State, Temple and Lincoln through the Performance-Based Funding Council established last July.
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.
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.
President Donald Trump signs an executive order relating to cryptocurrency in the Oval Office of the White House, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, in Washington.

Climate change in the wake of a second Trump presidency, according to Pitt professors

By Naomi Weiss, Staff Writer • February 10, 2025
Environmental science and studies professors at Pitt extract meaning out of President Trump’s climate executive orders and their placement in the current state of climate change.
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