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While the CDC said fully vaccinated individuals no longer need to wear face coverings in most indoor settings, some people are nervous about removing their masks.

‘People are generally happier’: Oakland adjusts to new CDC guidelines

June 9, 2021
‘He gave so much to all of us’: Remembering Larry Davis, dean emeritus of the School of Social Work

‘He gave so much to all of us’: Remembering Larry Davis, dean emeritus of the School of Social Work

April 16, 2021
Sophia Cosentino, a Pitt 2020 alumna, won the Dunkin’ menu contest on TikTok in early March and got her order named after her at her local Dunkin’.

Pitt alumna wins Dunkin’ TikTok contest, has drink named after her

April 14, 2021
The University Senate held a plenary after examining systemic racism and inequality within the Pitt community.

University Senate spring plenary stresses importance of anti-racism and equity at Pitt

April 12, 2021
Pitt professors face child care difficulties during pandemic

Pitt professors face child care difficulties during pandemic

March 24, 2021
More than 200 protesters marched through Oakland on Friday afternoon during a climate strike rally, urging climate justice and fossil fuel divestment. Organized by Sunrise Movement Pittsburgh, the protest started on Flagstaff Hill before protesters walked to the Cathedral of Learning.

Climate change march fights for climate justice and youth representation

March 22, 2021
Rince na gCathrach Cruach, Pitt’s Irish dance team, performed outside of the Cathedral of Learning on Sunday in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day.

‘Beannachtai na Feile Padraig dhuit!’: Irish community reinvents traditions to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

March 17, 2021
The first of two open forums for Pitt community members to express input about the search for a new dean of students occurred Wednesday night.

Pitt holds lightly attended forum about dean of students opening

March 12, 2021
The Faculty Assembly met Wednesday afternoon to discuss OMET surveys for professors and to ensure faculty and staff are paid an adequate amount.

Faculty Assembly talks salaries, OMETs

February 17, 2021
Soldiers & Sailors is a war museum home to more than 10,000 donated artifacts from western Pennsylvanian soldiers who served from the Civil War to the Iraq War.

‘Honor them with your presence’: A look into the past, future of Soldiers & Sailors

February 3, 2021
Chas Bonasorte, owner of The Pittsburgh Stop on the corner of Forbes Avenue and Bigelow Boulevard, stands in front of his apparel and merchandise stand.

Oakland businesses get creative to stay afloat amid pandemic

January 21, 2021
Johanna Siegel, a senior bioengineering major, won an individual award and one with her sorority, Phi Sigma Rho, for the one of the Year of Engagement’s 14-day social media challenges.

Year of Engagement awards funding to proposals, hosts social media challenge

November 18, 2020
After stepping off of his plane at Pittsburgh International Airport, then-Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump waved a Terrible Towel and threw it into the crowd before his speech on Nov. 6, 2016.

Republicans reflect on Trump’s loss, down-ballot wins

November 11, 2020
The 80,000-foot warehouse in the North Side neighborhood where Allegheny County's mail-in and absentee ballots are being stored and waiting to be counted on Election Day.

Behind the scenes at Allegheny County’s ballot counting operation

October 30, 2020
Nora Blithe Runsdorf has been an election judge for the past 39 years for Pittsburgh Ward 4 District 7.

Election judges play key role in helping Election Day run smoothly

October 28, 2020
Zach Lewis, a junior physics and astronomy major, said living outside Oakland lets him see more of the City.

Housing options for Pitt students don’t end in Oakland

October 14, 2020
Pitt’s PPE stockroom expanded from a storage space in the Chevron Science Center to a second warehouse.

Dietrich stockroom helps provide PPE across campus

October 12, 2020
David Wiwel (left) and Harrison Ameye (right) working on sight for D.A.W.

Student startup founders navigate the small business world

September 30, 2020
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