The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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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
Allocations Chair Nicole Zhang speaks during Tuesday’s SGB meeting.

SGB grants record-high allocations amid budget concerns, data shows

By Marissa Kelley and Sydney Krasniewski • February 18, 2025
In recent Student Government Board meetings, board members have expressed concerns about increased allocations spending and whether the $900,000 budget will last the whole school year. Data compiled by The Pitt News shows record-high spending since the budget was increased in 2019.
SGB Board at its meeting in Nordy’s Place on Tuesday, Feb. 11.

SGB announces new academic calendar and heavier scrutiny for allocations requests

By Sydney Krasniewski, Staff Writer • February 12, 2025
During its weekly meeting on Tuesday at Nordy’s Place, Student Government Board announced a new academic calendar for the 2025-2026 school year and addressed growing allocations concerns.
SGB during their meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 14.

SGB introduces anti-hate charter, discusses allocations budget 

By Marissa Kelley and Sydney Krasniewski • January 22, 2025
Student Government Board introduced plans for an anti-hate charter to address recent acts of hate on Pitt’s campus and discussed changes to its allocations manual for the 2025-2026 academic year at its weekly meeting on Tuesday in Nordy’s Place. 
SGB in costume during the meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 29.

SGB encourages students to vote, announces new AI program PittGPT

By Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer • November 3, 2024
During its weekly meeting on Tuesday at Nordy’s Place, SGB discussed its election day events and announced a new chairperson.
Student Government Board, in their own words

Student Government Board, in their own words

By Emma Hannan, Staff Writer • February 27, 2024
Ahead of the 2024-25 elections, The Pitt News spoke to multiple members of Student Government Board about the organization and its role on Pitt’s campus.
Board members discuss allocation requests during the Student Government Board’s public meeting on Tuesday evening.

SGB discusses allocations improvements, renovations on Forbes Avenue

By Adrienne Cahillane, Staff Writer • September 20, 2023
Student Government Board discussed neutrality throughout the allocations process and new renovations at their Tuesday night meeting.
Members of the Student Government Board applaud during Tuesday night’s public meeting in Nordy’s Place.

SGB discusses single use plastics, new committees at weekly meeting

By Adrienne Cahillane, Staff Writer • September 13, 2023
At Tuesday’s weekly SGB meeting, board members voted to charter the new single use plastic task force and the new students of color ad hoc committee.
Student Government Board at its first meeting of the semester at Nordy’s Place on Sept. 6.

Student Government Board reaches agreement with Student Affairs regarding student activity fee allocations

By Ryleigh Lord, Assistant News Editor • February 3, 2023

The Student Government Board announced in an Instagram post on Thursday night that it has reached an agreement with the Division of Student Affairs regarding the allocation of student activity fee funding.  “The...

SGB discusses committee plans, debates allocations

SGB discusses committee plans, debates allocations

By Pamela Smith, Contributing Editor • November 2, 2022
Student Government Board debated on allocation requests for the first time “in a long time,” according to board member Daniel Temmallo.
Student Government Board at its weekly meeting in Nordy’s place Tuesday evening.

SGB seeks student input on board member opening, shares plans for ad-hoc committees

By Pamela Smith, Contributing Editor • September 14, 2022
Danielle Floyd, president of Student Government Board, opened Tuesday night’s meeting with an invitation for students to give feedback on the board member vacancy.
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