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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

Benjamin Nigrosh, Senior Staff Writer

All content by Benjamin Nigrosh
Pitt’s Benedum Hall houses the Swanson School of Engineering.

Swanson engineers a path for fall semester

By Benjamin Nigrosh, Senior Staff Writer
August 20, 2020
Keeping the humanities ‘human’: A look ahead at Dietrich’s fall semester

Keeping the humanities ‘human’: A look ahead at Dietrich’s fall semester

By Benjamin Nigrosh, Senior Staff Writer
August 20, 2020
U.S. District Judge J. Nicholas Ranjan said there was no evidence to suggest Rosfeld's resignation was coerced under duress.

Rosfeld wrongful termination lawsuit dismissed

By Benjamin Nigrosh, News Editor
August 12, 2020
E. Maxine Bruhns served as the Nationality Rooms director for 54 years before retiring in January.

Between the world and E. Maxine Bruhns: Lessons from a life of advocacy

By Benjamin Nigrosh, News Editor
August 4, 2020
Ibram Kendi, author of the 2019 book “How to Be an Antiracist,” discusses anti-racism during a Wednesday event as part of the Diversity Forum series.

‘Allow us the space to be Black’: Diversity forum talks anti-racism with Ibram Kendi

By Benjamin Nigrosh, News Editor
July 29, 2020
Administrators discussed fall plans during a town hall Tuesday.

Pitt officials discuss health guidelines for residence life, COVID testing at student town hall

By Benjamin Nigrosh, News Editor
July 28, 2020
Assistant Vice Provost Cynthia Golden talks about the Flex@Pitt teaching model at Thursday's town hall.

Pitt officials discuss COVID testing, classroom capacities at faculty town hall

By Benjamin Nigrosh, News Editor
July 23, 2020
Educational Policies Committee talks diversity requirements, classroom capacities

Educational Policies Committee talks diversity requirements, classroom capacities

By Benjamin Nigrosh, News Editor
July 21, 2020
Port Authority spokesperson Adam Brandolph said all bus lines that run through Oakland will return to full service on or before Aug. 23.

Transport in the time of COVID-19: How to get around the City safely

By Benjamin Nigrosh, News Editor
July 20, 2020
Provost Ann Cudd announced on April 14 that the “Year of” theme for the 2020-21 academic year would be the “Year of Engagement.”

‘A pivotal year’: Preparations underway for the Year of Engagement

By Benjamin Nigrosh, News Editor
July 20, 2020
Chancellor Patrick Gallagher at a Senate Council meeting.

Gallagher: Key fall semester dates now in question

By Benjamin Nigrosh, News Editor
July 17, 2020
A housing cart in the Schenley Quadrangle.

Pitt launches direct-to-dorm shipping program for fall move-in

By Benjamin Nigrosh, News Editor
July 13, 2020
Coach Narduzzi is the highest-paid non-officer employee at Pitt.

Narduzzi reported as highest-paid non-officer for third-straight year

By Benjamin Nigrosh, News Editor
July 10, 2020
Cheryl Ruffin hosted the Office of Diversity and Inclusion's Wednesday town hall.

‘The gift that keeps on taking’: Virtual town hall discusses relationship between capitalism, inequity

By Benjamin Nigrosh, News Editor
July 8, 2020
Grad union organizers "urge" Pitt administrators to grant one-year funding extension.

Nearly 800 Pitt grad students sign petition demanding funding extension

By Benjamin Nigrosh, New Editor
June 25, 2020
Dana Thompson Dorsey and Sherdina Harper moderated the Juneteenth panel featuring Pitt students, staff and alumni.

‘The time is now’: Faculty and students discuss race, community at Juneteenth panel

By Benjamin Nigrosh, News Editor
June 21, 2020
Julia Spears, the associate vice provost for academic innovation, moderated Thursday's virtual town hall.

Administrators provide updates on classes, dining, housing

By Benjamin Nigrosh, News Editor
June 18, 2020
Barbara Como, a senior anthropology major, was struck by a Port Authority bus turning from Fifth Avenue onto DeSoto Street on Jan. 18.

Port Authority bus driver charged months after Pitt student struck, killed

By Benjamin Nigrosh, News Editor
June 18, 2020
Scott Bernotas, the associate vice chancellor for facilities management, led Monday afternoon’s Senate Plant Utilization and Planning Committee meeting.

‘New norms of behavior’: Facilities personnel planning for fall campus life

By Benjamin Nigrosh, News Editor
June 16, 2020
David Harris led a presentation on the system of aggression created by “warrior policing."

Law professor examines relationship between police training, brutality

By Benjamin Nigrosh, News Editor
June 10, 2020
The Chancellor’s Healthcare Advisory Group is chaired by Anantha Shekhar, the senior vice chancellor for health sciences and dean of Pitt’s School of Medicine.

Gallagher announces health advisory group to help plan fall term

By Benjamin Nigrosh, News Editor
June 9, 2020
The town hall explored the ways in which members of the community can begin and sustain productive conversations.

Virtual town hall examines the history between race and justice

By Benjamin Nigrosh, News Editor
June 4, 2020
Pennsylvania held its primary elections Tuesday.

Incumbent candidates win big in June 2 primary elections

By Benjamin Nigrosh, News Editor
June 2, 2020
The incumbent candidate, Mike Doyle, won the Democratic nomination for Pennsylvania’s 18th Congressional District.

Doyle keeps seat, fends off challenger Dickinson

By Benjamin Nigrosh, News Editor
June 2, 2020
Pennsylvania mail-in ballots must be filled out and received by the county elections office on June 2.

Your guide to the June 2 primary election

By Benjamin Nigrosh, News Editor
May 26, 2020
Following Gov. Tom Wolf’s February proposed budget, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed a bill with flat funding for Pitt late Tuesday night.

House passes Pitt flat funding bill by 198-4 vote

By Benjamin Nigrosh, News Editor
May 26, 2020
Michael Andrews asked the court to award him reinstatement to his previous position with back pay from April 25, 2018.

Former Pitt employee sues University over alleged age discrimination

By Benjamin Nigrosh, News Editor
May 22, 2020
David DeJong, the acting senior vice chancellor for business operations and vice chancellor for human resources, leads Pitt’s employee and operations task force.

Pitt task force planning fall on-campus operations amid pandemic

By Benjamin Nigrosh, News Editor
May 19, 2020
Pitt will not renew its contract with on-campus shuttle contractor Lenzner Coach Lines, instead signing with Pittsburgh Transportation Group.

Pitt signs with new on-campus shuttle provider

By Benjamin Nigrosh, News Editor
May 19, 2020
Daniel Hinkson, the program director of Pitt’s Graduate School of Public Health in the Department of Infectious Diseases, filed a civil complaint against the University for allegedly discriminating against him on the basis of disability.

Pitt disability lawsuit settled by mediator

By Benjamin Nigrosh, News Editor
May 17, 2020
U.S. District Judge J. Nicholas Ranjan said there was no evidence to suggest Rosfeld's resignation was coerced under duress.

Rosfeld wrongful termination lawsuit dismissed, but open to amendment

By Benjamin Nigrosh, News Editor
May 12, 2020
Paul Cohen, the dean of Pitt’s School of Computing and Information, will step down from his position effective July 1.

SCI dean stepping down July 1

By Benjamin Nigrosh, News Editor
May 12, 2020
Pitt students sue for refunds over alleged tuition contract breach

Pitt students sue for refunds over alleged tuition contract breach

By Benjamin Nigrosh, News Editor
May 9, 2020
Bing Liu, 37, was shot in his Ross home Saturday afternoon.

Pitt COVID-19 researcher shot Saturday, police say killing unrelated to his work

By Jon Moss and Benjamin Nigrosh
May 6, 2020
Pit will resume construction resume construction Friday on the Bigelow Boulevard project, following a gubernatorial order issued last week.

Bigelow construction to resume Friday

By Benjamin Nigrosh, News Editor
May 1, 2020
Around 11,000 students across all five Pitt campuses will receive grants ranging from $500 to $1,000.

Pitt announces CARES Act grant guidelines

By Jon Moss and Benjamin Nigrosh
April 29, 2020
Mark Novales speaking during the online 2020 commencement.

Pitt holds first-ever online commencement ceremony

By Benjamin Nigrosh, News Editor
April 26, 2020
Michael Andrews asked the court to award him reinstatement to his previous position with back pay from April 25, 2018.

Chancellor, execs to donate part of salary to students

By Benjamin Nigrosh, Assistant News Editor
April 24, 2020
Pitt to host spring commencement ceremony online.

Pitt to host spring commencement online

By Benjamin Nigrosh, Assistant News Editor
April 8, 2020
The Student Emergency Assistance Fund was created in a joint effort between the Office of Philanthropic and Alumni Engagement and the Division of Student Affairs and allows students in need of emergency financial assistance to apply for a grant from the fund to cover expenses.

Student emergency fund to begin notifying applicants

By Benjamin Nigrosh, Assistant News Editor
April 2, 2020
Zechariah Brown announced the launch of the Student Emergency Assistance Fund at a Tuesday night Zoom meeting.

SGB announces Student Emergency Assistance Fund

By Benjamin Nigrosh, Assistant News Editor
March 31, 2020
Pitt to host spring commencement ceremony online.

Seniors react to commencement cancellation

By Benjamin Nigrosh, Assistant News Editor
March 23, 2020
Dr. Paul Duprex, director of Pitt’s Center for Vaccine Research, speaks about COVID-2019 at a February Senate Council meeting.

CEPI invests $4.9 million in Pitt, other institutions developing COVID-19 vaccine

By Benjamin Nigrosh, Assistant News Editor
March 19, 2020
University postpones spring commencement ceremony

University postpones spring commencement ceremony

By Janine Faust and Benjamin Nigrosh
March 17, 2020

COVID-19 cancels several events on campus

By Janine Faust and Benjamin Nigrosh
March 15, 2020
Pitt announced it is reviewing its pandemic preparedness plan, which includes setting up a centralized website for reliable updates about the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus.

County officials announce two COVID-19 cases in City

By Janine Faust, Jon Moss, and Benjamin Nigrosh
March 14, 2020
SGB denied in full the Black Action Society’s allocations request for $15,000 to host actress Dominique Jackson at an event.

Black Action Society addresses letter to Bonner, SGB

By Anushay Chaudhry and Benjamin Nigrosh
March 6, 2020
Chancellor Gallagher spoke with the State Senate Appropriations Committee in Harrisburg on Tuesday.

Gallagher advocates for more state funding in next fiscal year

By Janine Faust and Benjamin Nigrosh
March 4, 2020
Chair of the Board of Health Lee Harrison described resources available at the Allegheny County Health Department and CDC.

Health department holds coronavirus press conference

By Benjamin Nigrosh, Assistant News Editor
March 3, 2020
SGB presidential candidate Ravi Gandhi at Tuesday's election.

SGB announces resignation of diversity and inclusion chair Ravi Gandhi

By Benjamin Nigrosh, Assistant News Editor
February 28, 2020
Eric Macadangdang celebrates with his slate and supporters after winning the SGB presidential election on Tuesday night.

Eric Macadangdang wins SGB presidency

By Anushay Chaudhry and Benjamin Nigrosh
February 25, 2020
The Fossil Free Pitt Coalition’s occupation of the Cathedral of Learning lobby began last Friday at noon.

Live blog: Fossil Free Pitt Coalition’s sit-in in the Cathedral of Learning

By Jon Moss, Janine Faust, Elise Roessner, and Benjamin Nigrosh
February 25, 2020
Graduate student union organizers delivered a broken heart for Valentine's Day to Chancellor Patrick Gallagher on Friday afternoon, in a demonstration to raise awareness for their ongoing campaign to establish a graduate student union.

Grad union organizers deliver broken heart to Chancellor Gallagher

By Jon Moss and Benjamin Nigrosh
February 14, 2020
Vice Provost and Dean of Students Kenyon Bonner announced on Tuesday that student organizations affected by the new SORC naming guidelines will be able to sell remaining non-compliant marketing material until April 30, 2021.

Dean of students updates student org naming guidelines

By Benjamin Nigrosh, Assistant News Editor
February 11, 2020
A Pitt student filed a housing discrimination complaint against the University in September 2019.

Pitt, FHP to discuss housing discrimination allegation

By Jon Moss and Benjamin Nigrosh
February 10, 2020
Chancellor Patrick Gallagher plans to establish a yet-to-be-named group within the Office of Diversity and Inclusion to develop campus-wide sexual misconduct prevention education programs.

Gallagher announces further steps to prevent sexual misconduct

By Rebecca Johnson, Benjamin Nigrosh, and Jon Moss
January 16, 2020
The University is accepting proposals from faculty until Feb. 19 for projects to adapt, adopt or create open education resources for current course offerings as a part of a series of initiatives run by Provost Ann Cudd’s office to encourage the use of OERs.

Provost’s office accepting OER grant applications

By Jon Moss and Benjamin Nigrosh
January 16, 2020
The Port Authority of Allegheny County announced that it would host a series of public meetings to talk about upcoming projects within the communities that will be affected by them.

Port Authority to host community discussions across county

By Benjamin Nigrosh, Assistant News Editor
January 15, 2020
Daniel Hinkson, the program director of Pitt’s Graduate School of Public Health in the Department of Infectious Diseases, filed a civil complaint against the University for allegedly discriminating against him on the basis of disability.

Pitt employee sues University for alleged disability discrimination

By Benjamin Nigrosh, Assistant News Editor
January 9, 2020
SGB President Zechariah Brown announces the resignation of SGB’s judicial chair Grace Nelson during his opening remarks the first weekly SGB meeting of the year on Tuesday evening.

SGB announces resignation of judicial chair Grace Nelson

By Benjamin Nigrosh, Assistant News Editor
January 8, 2020
Pitt announces new vice chancellor for Health Sciences

Pitt announces new vice chancellor for Health Sciences

By Benjamin Nigrosh, Assistant News Editor
January 7, 2020
Grad union organizers hold signs against the windows of the Forbes Avenue sky bridge on Wednesday afternoon.

Grad union organizers hold demonstration on sky bridge

By Benjamin Nigrosh, Staff Writer
December 4, 2019
UPTV partnered with Pitt Studios for its first live broadcast from the Petersen Events Center, which included 10 UPTV shows.

Live from Pitt Studios … it’s UPTV

By Benjamin Nigrosh, Staff Writer
November 18, 2019
Pitt student alleges University housing discrimination

Pitt student alleges University housing discrimination

By Benjamin Nigrosh, Staff Writer
November 14, 2019
Pitt’s Student Government Board hosted the first of two tenant workshop panels Tuesday evening in the William Pitt Union to educate renters on their rights.

Experts’ tips for tenants: Read your lease, know your rights

By Benjamin Nigrosh, Staff Writer
November 13, 2019
David Shribman, moderator at “PNC Presents Mental Health: Helping Our Kids Find the Light,” leads the panel’s discussion on rising rates of depression in youth populations across the nation.

PNC-hosted panel examines children and mental health

By Benjamin Nigrosh, Staff Writer
November 8, 2019
Christopher Rawson (left) wrote two articles in the first volume of the Pitt-published journal devoted to playwright August Wilson (right).

Pitt publishes open-access August Wilson Journal

By Benjamin Nigrosh, Staff Writer
October 28, 2019
Demonstrators gathered outside the David L. Lawrence Convention Center to protest President Donald Trump, who visited Pittsburgh to speak at the annual Shale Insight Conference.

Trump’s Pittsburgh speech draws protesters Downtown

By Benjamin Nigrosh, Staff Writer
October 23, 2019
Pitt’s Student Government Board has expanded the number of activities it is sponsoring this year and has deemed October Mental Health Awareness Month.

Art, therapy and “Why It Matters”: Mental Health Awareness Month 2019 preview

By Benjamin Nigrosh, Staff Writer
October 2, 2019
Dr. Yusef Salaam of the “Central Park Five” spoke at an event hosted by Pitt Program Council on Tuesday night.

Member of Central Park Five discusses wrongful incarceration

By Benjamin Nigrosh, Staff Writer
October 2, 2019
Students hold handmade signs in Downtown Pittsburgh at Friday's Youth Climate Strike.

Hundreds of Pittsburghers join massive global climate strike

By Benjamin Nigrosh, Staff Writer
September 20, 2019
Leandra Mira (left) and Sarah Hart (right) of the Pittsburgh Youth Climate Strike.

Meet the teen activists leading Pittsburgh’s Youth Climate Strike

By Benjamin Nigrosh, Staff Writer
September 16, 2019
Senior chemical engineering majors Tyler Weinstein, right, and Katie Brosky at their co-op location.

How some Swanson students skip class and fly the co-op

By Benjamin Nigrosh, Staff Writer
September 11, 2019
Kinder based his 2001 novel "Honeymooners" in part on his own life.

Remembering Pitt English professor Chuck Kinder, 1942-2019

By Benjamin Nigrosh, For The Pitt News
September 8, 2019
Congressman Conor Lamb spoke at the first meeting of Pitt Democrats on Tuesday night.

Pitt Dems kick off the year with visit from Rep. Lamb

By Benjamin Nigrosh, For The Pitt News
August 27, 2019

99 years proud: Annual tradition glows at Lantern Night

By Benjamin Nigrosh, For The Pitt News
August 25, 2019
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