Activist, scholar Angela Davis talks anti-racism, social justice
By Maggie Young, Contributing Editor
July 29, 2020
Angela Davis told members of the Pitt community on Tuesday that the current reckoning on race relations in the United States is about 150 years too late.
Pitt officials discuss COVID testing, classroom capacities at faculty town hall
By Benjamin Nigrosh, News Editor
July 23, 2020
According to Vice Chancellor and Chief Information Officer Mark Henderson, installation of new classroom technology to assist the [email protected] model began Monday. He said faculty will be able to sign up for times to demo the new technology next week.
Faculty not required to be in person, but must provide ‘classroom experience’
By Jon Moss, Editor-in-Chief
June 26, 2020
Provost Ann Cudd said in a Friday afternoon email to faculty that they are not required to be physically present in the classroom during the fall semester, as part of the University’s new [email protected] teaching model.
Pitt releases clarified fall plans after ‘inadvertent’ email
By Jon Moss, Editor-in-Chief
June 8, 2020
Pitt released additional information late Monday about fall semester plans in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic after an “inadvertent” Monday email.
University Senate panel talks mental health in virtual meeting
By Mary Rose O'Donnell, Assistant News Editor
April 10, 2020
Pitt community members took the time Thursday to discuss how current events are affecting mental health in academia and what can be done to address it.
Pitt to host spring commencement online
By Benjamin Nigrosh, Assistant News Editor
April 8, 2020
Pitt announced Wednesday that spring commencement will move online this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Art here, there and everywhere: Pitt to catalog, purchase public art
By Ashton Crawley, Staff Writer
January 30, 2020
Thousands of Oakland residents pass through “Light Up,” the large yellow sculpture in Posvar Hall Plaza, on their way to classes or meetings everyday, not thinking twice about it. But on Thursday, it was the center of attention.
Provost’s office accepting OER grant applications
By Jon Moss and Benjamin Nigrosh
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.
Pitt administrators to launch new art initiative
By Jon Moss, News Editor
January 10, 2020
The University will announce a major initiative regarding art on campus later this month, according to the University Times.
Chancellor, executives to receive second straight year of pay raises
By Jon Moss, News Editor
December 16, 2019
Chancellor Patrick Gallagher and other University executives will receive a 2.25% pay increase next year.