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

A rendering of the planned BioForge center in Hazelwood.

University unveils design and plans for new BioForge center

By Ryleigh Lord, News Editor July 12, 2023

Pitt unveiled the design and architectural plans for BioForge, a new biomanufacturing center in the Hazelwood neighborhood.  The building is set to be 185,000 square feet, with two stories and a penthouse,...

Mayor Ed Gainey speaks during Joe Biden’s visit to Mill 19 in Pittsburgh on Jan. 28, 2022.

Gainey challenges UPMC, Pitt property tax exemptions

By Alexandra Ross, Assistant News Editor March 29, 2023
Mayor Ed Gainey will challenge the charitable tax exemption status of six UPMC properties and one Pitt property, among others, as part of his review of tax-exempt properties in Pittsburgh.
UPMC Presbyterian Hospital complex on Fifth Avenue.

Lee and Innamorato slam UPMC, tout antitrust bill in report

By Jack Troy, Senior Staff Writer February 3, 2023

UPMC “abused” its nonprofit status to consolidate power over the health care industry in western Pennsylvania, according to a new report from the American Economic Liberties Project.  The antimonopoly...

Mayor Ed Gainey speaks during Joe Biden’s visit to Mill 19 in Pittsburgh on Jan. 28, 2022.

City to review Pitt, UPMC property tax exemptions

By Alexandra Ross, Assistant News Editor January 25, 2023
Pitt and UPMC will soon be subject to a review of their “purely public charity” status, which helps them avoid tens of millions of dollars in property taxes. The audit comes as a result of a new executive order from Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey.
UPMC Presbyterian Hospital complex on Fifth Avenue.

MACRO immerses students in clinical research at UPMC

By Madilyn Cianci, Staff Writer January 19, 2023
Student employment program Multidisciplinary Acute Care Research Organization provides student research associates the skills needed for their futures in medicine and research.
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.

Pitt student founds nonprofit ‘Spread The Love Projects’ to help pediatric patients

By Khushi Rai, Staff Writer November 9, 2022
Emaad Khan said he believes many patients are more worried about their medical costs rather than their health.
UPMC Presbyterian Hospital complex on Fifth Avenue.

University dismissed from lawsuit alleging slander

By Allison Radziwon, Assistant News Editor September 8, 2022
A judge dismissed Pitt from a civil lawsuit filed against the University by Norman Wang, a cardiologist, who claimed he was demoted and slandered having been removed from his job at UPMC after writing an op-ed criticizing affirmative action.
Pitt’s CoVax Vaccination Center located at the bottom of Nordenberg Hall.

Pitt adds 137 new COVID-19 cases since Nov. 17

By Martha Layne, Assistant News Editor December 2, 2021
Pitt officials said Thursday that 85 students and 52 employees tested positive for COVID-19 from Nov. 17 to Nov. 30.
Michelle Weltner, UPMC project manager, discussed new signage that the health care giant plans to implement at the Oakland Planning and Development Corp. public meeting Tuesday.

OPDC discusses UPMC signage, Carnegie Library banners and Walnut Capital proposal

By Natalie Frank, News Editor September 29, 2021
The Oakland Planning and Development Corp. held a Tuesday public meeting to discuss new UPMC signage throughout Oakland and Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh lamp post and banner installation. The group also continued discussing zoning changes proposed by Walnut Capital.
The Governance and Nominating Committee of Pitt’s Board of Trustees held a public meeting Friday morning to discuss resolutions to elect and re-elect members of the Board of Trustees and revise select University bylaws.

Board committee elects new officers, trustees and revises University bylaws

By Natalie Frank, News Editor June 23, 2021
The Governance and Nominating Committee of Pitt’s Board of Trustees held a public meeting Friday morning to discuss resolutions to elect and re-elect members of the Board of Trustees and revise select University bylaws.
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