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Pitt sees 10% increase in COVID-19 vaccine card submissions

By Natalie Frank, News Editor • August 26, 2021

Pitt officials said Thursday that more than three-quarters of all Pittsburgh campus undergraduate students have uploaded proof of vaccination against COVID-19, according to an email sent by the COVID-19 Medical Response Office.

Pitt provides COVID-19 vaccine incentives, no plans for vaccine requirement

By Natalie Frank, News Editor • June 17, 2021

Pitt students, faculty and staff who are vaccinated against COVID-19 are now eligible to receive prizes, including up to $2,500 in cash. The University added that there are no plans to require COVID-19 vaccinations to be on campus this fall.

Pitt to face Eastern Michigan in Quick Lane Bowl

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • December 8, 2019

The Panthers accepted an invitation to the Quick Lane Bowl in Detroit against Mid-American Conference opponent Eastern Michigan on Dec. 26.

Renovating Retro: Pitt athletics poised for return to retro colors

By Stephen Thompson, Staff Wrtier • February 25, 2019

In October of 2016, after adding more retro gear, the Pitt Team Store saw a 26 percent increase in apparel sales compared to the previous year. For now, Pitt’s marketing team and athletic department are subtly hinting at a restoration of the classic colors.

Four-star basketball recruit Gerald Drumgoole commits to Pitt

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • February 12, 2019

As a 6-foot-6, 200-pound small forward with a sweet shooting stroke, Drumgoole should help the Panthers as soon as next year.