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
Pitt awarded $2.2 million to help grow regional economy

Pitt awarded $2.2 million to help grow regional economy

By Colm Slevin, Assistant News Editor • September 9, 2022
Pitt was awarded $2.2 million as a part of Joe Biden’s Build Back Better Regional Challenge. Biden designed this challenge to help build regional economies following the pandemic.
A pile of cash.

Pitt students, alumni react to student loan debt forgiveness plan

By Alexandra Ross, Senior Staff Writer • September 6, 2022
Sarah Chu’s $25,000 undergraduate student loan debt hasn’t been paid off yet, and neither have the loans she’s taking out to attend the Rutgers School of Public Health, but she can already feel their weight lifting off her shoulders — at least, $10,000 worth.
President Joe Biden speaks at West Mifflin Monday afternoon for the Labor Day holiday.

President Biden touts the strength of unions, labor at Labor Day event in West Mifflin

By Punya Bhasin, News Editor • September 5, 2022
In front of a crowd of about 100 members of a local United Steelworkers union in West Mifflin, President Joe Biden complimented organized labor on Labor Day and called out “extreme MAGA republicans” for putting democracy at stake.
Students moving into Litchfield Towers, the largest cluster of dorms on Pitt's main campus, ahead of the new academic year during August 2022.

Medical emergencies, mac-and-cheese mishaps and elevator rescues: Pitt dorms draw city services, but should the University help fund them?

By Punya Bhasin, Alexandra Ross, Emma Folts, and Charlie Wolfson • August 31, 2022
Pittsburgh public safety crews serve addresses regardless of tax status, but some high-call-volume locations — including dorms — don’t generate taxes to support them.
Pennsylvania Republican gubernatorial candidate Doug Mastriano speaks at Turning Point Action's "Unite and Win" rally Downtown on Friday evening.

Doug Mastriano campaigns for governor with support from Florida Gov. DeSantis

By Punya Bhasin, News Editor • August 19, 2022
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis endorsed Doug Mastriano, the Republican candidate for governor, at a Friday rally. Mastriano called on about 1,000 supporters at the Downtown Wyndham hotel to “make Pennsylvania free” ahead of the November election. 
The Cathedral of Learning seen from Schenley Plaza.

Governor signs appropriation for Pitt funding into law

By Allison Radziwon, Assistant News Editor • July 12, 2022
Governor Tom Wolf signed Senate Bill 1284 on July 8, allowing for Pitt and other state related universities to receive funding for the 2022-2023 fiscal year.
The Cathedral of Learning seen from Schenley Plaza.

Pa. House passes Pitt’s $151 million appropriation under separate bill, concerns over fetal tissue research persist

By Allison Radziwon, Assistant News Editor • July 7, 2022
Pitt will receive its $151 million state appropriation after much deliberation in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
The Cathedral of Learning.

PA budget delayed due to ongoing appropriation debates

By Allison Radziwon, Assistant News Editor • June 30, 2022
Pennsylvania’s budget for the 2022-2023 fiscal year will not be complete by the June 30 deadline due to ongoing negotiations to appropriate over $580 million to Pennsylvania’s four state related colleges, among which include bills for Pitt, Penn State, Lincoln University and Temple University.
The Cathedral of Learning seen from Schenley Plaza.

PA House Republicans say Pitt must stop fetal tissue research to receive tuition appropriations

By Allison Radziwon, Assistant News Editor • June 28, 2022
Pennsylvania House Republicans amended the state’s appropriation bill for state-related universities on Monday, saying Pitt must stop fetal tissue research in order to receive its $151 million appropriation from the state.
A protestor carries a sign that reads "Bans Off Our Bodies" outside of the City Council Building in Downtown at Friday's Women's March.

“Need to fight back”: Pittsburgh rally speaks out against the Supreme Court overruling of Roe v. Wade

By Allison Radziwon and Bella Markovitz • June 25, 2022
The Supreme Court overturned the landmark court ruling of Roe v. Wade on Friday, removing constitutional protections for abortions.
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