The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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
Members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives attend a session at the State Capitol in Harrisburg, Pa., on Thursday, June 29, 2023.

‘Our futures are on the line’: Elected officials, students call for Pitt funding bill to pass

By Spencer Levering, Senior Staff Writer • September 21, 2023
During a press conference in Schenley Plaza Thursday morning, elected officials and students held a press conference where they urged House Republicans to support a bill that would provide funding for state-related universities in Pennsylvania.
The Cathedral of Learning seen from Schenley Plaza.

Governor signs appropriation for Pitt funding into law

By Allison Radziwon, Assistant News Editor • July 12, 2022
Governor Tom Wolf signed Senate Bill 1284 on July 8, allowing for Pitt and other state related universities to receive funding for the 2022-2023 fiscal year.
The Cathedral of Learning seen from Schenley Plaza.

PA House Republicans say Pitt must stop fetal tissue research to receive tuition appropriations

By Allison Radziwon, Assistant News Editor • June 28, 2022
Pennsylvania House Republicans amended the state’s appropriation bill for state-related universities on Monday, saying Pitt must stop fetal tissue research in order to receive its $151 million appropriation from the state.
Gov. Tom Wolf leaves the Cathedral of Learning after meeting with Chancellor Patrick Gallagher amid state funding concerns. (Photo by John Hamilton | Managing Editor)

Governor approves state-related funding

By Rachel Glasser | News Editor • October 28, 2017

Governor Tom Wolf signed an appropriation bill passed by the state legislature into law Friday morning — meaning Pitt is officially funded. The signing of the bill — which the Pennsylvania General...

The Pennsylvania General Assembly passed an appropriation bill Wednesday to fund Pitt. (Photo by Sarah Cutshall | Staff Photographer)

Pitt procures state funding, ending tuition scare

By Rachel Glasser | News Editor • October 26, 2017

Update: Gov. Tom Wolf signed the appropriation bill Friday, officially funding Pitt and the other state-related universities. The Pennsylvania General Assembly has passed an appropriation bill to fund...

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