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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

The Year of Discourse and Dialogue aims to unite the campus community

The Year of Discourse and Dialogue aims to unite the campus community

By Anna Kuntz, Staff Writer August 5, 2023
Following a series of ‘controversial’ Turning Point USA events in the spring of 2023, the issues of free and protected speech have become a hot topic across the University. As a response, the University of Pittsburgh is leading efforts to effectively foster conversation about difficult topics through their 2023-24 “Year Of” initiative.
University announces “Discourse and Dialogue” theme for 2023-2024 year

University announces “Discourse and Dialogue” theme for 2023-2024 year

By Anna Kuntz, Staff Writer June 20, 2023
After a year of protest, conversation and controversy, the University has coined the title ‘Discourse and Dialogue’ for the 2023-24 academic year to reflect their mission as a public university to “uphold the principles of protected speech and expression.” A team of students and faculty will be developed to cultivate the program as Pitt prepares to initiate its 10th themed academic year.
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