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.
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.
Pitt professors weigh in on 'Gulf of America' debate

Pitt professors weigh in on ‘Gulf of America’ debate

By Bridget Pohl, Staff Writer • February 5, 2025
Dr. Anthony Ocepek and Dr. Jacob Schiller discuss the history of the Gulf while also analyzing the motives behind Trump's name change.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Pittsburgh Latino organizations provide support amid new executive immigration policies

By Sarah George, Staff Writer • February 5, 2025
Latino organizations in Pittsburgh prepare for the effects of the recent immigration crackdown under the Trump administration.
Attendees gathered in the Eddy Theatre at Chatham University to spectate discussions with Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey, County Controller Corey O’Connor and moderator Ann Belser on Sunday, Feb. 2.

Mayor Ed Gainey, County Controller Corey O’Connor face off in mayoral forum

By Kyra McCague, Senior Staff Writer • February 3, 2025
Mayor Ed Gainey and his challenger, Allegheny County Controller Corey O’Connor, addressed key issues such as public safety, affordable housing, city finances and Donald Trump’s return to the presidency in a mayoral forum at Chatham on Sunday afternoon.
A supporter waves a pride flag prior to Kamala Harris’ rally on Nov. 4, 2024.

Students voice concern as Trump rolls back LGBTQ+ protections

By Kyra McCague, Senior Staff Writer • January 25, 2025
On the campaign trail, President Donald Trump promised to roll back LGBTQ+ protections, and within his first few days in office, he’s already begun to fulfill some of those promises.
Attendees of the Pitt Racial Day of Healing eat in the William Pitt Union on Tuesday, Jan. 21.

‘Our work is far from over’: Pitt hosts first National Day of Racial Healing event

By Katie Hovan, Staff Writer • January 22, 2025
Pitt’s Center on Race and Social Problems (CRSP) hosted its first National Day of Racial Healing event on Tuesday, Jan. 21. Faculty and students engaged in conversations about the racial and political climate surrounding the 2024 presidential inauguration and Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which both occurred on Jan. 20.
Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th president of the United States by Chief Justice John Roberts as Melania Trump holds the Bible during the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025.

Trump declares a national emergency at the Southern U.S. border, vows to expand fracking industry during 47th presidential inauguration

By Abby Lipold, News Editor • January 21, 2025
During his presidential campaign, Trump ran on a platform focused on reducing illegal immigration, targeting high rates of inflation and cutting government spending. He reaffirmed these policies and outlined his plan for the presidency during his inaugural address on Monday. 
President-elect Donald Trump.

College Republicans, Democrats speak on upcoming inauguration

By Kyra McCague, Senior Staff Writer • January 17, 2025
As Inauguration Day rapidly approaches, political organizations on campus are preparing for the transition of power on Jan. 20.
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