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‘People are still tuning in’: WPTS cultural marathon wins worldwide Spirit of College Radio award

By Tanya Babbar, Staff Writer • January 11, 2024

The cultural marathon — 10 hours of uninterrupted programming on Oct. 6, with music and content from cultures across the globe — won Pitt’s WPTS Radio the Spirit of College Radio award for the second...

Champagnie headlines Pitt’s weekly award winners

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • February 12, 2020

As the college sports world announced its weekly award winners on Tuesday, it became clear just how successful of a week it was for Pitt athletes.

Alma mater honors Bonner with leadership award

By John Hamilton / Assistant News Editor • March 29, 2017

Washington & Jefferson College honored 1994 grad Kenyon Bonner Tuesday night for the leadership he’s displayed in his 13 years at Pitt. Bonner, Pitt’s vice provost and dean of students, received...

Boyd named to Biletnikoff watchlist

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor • September 29, 2015

The Tallahassee Quarterback Club Foundation named Pitt junior wide receiver Tyler Boyd to the Biletnikoff Award watch list, the University announced Tuesday morning. The Biletnikoff Award annually recognizes...

Kaiser: Until gender equality is achieved, female comedians will carry the torch

By Kirk McKoy • January 22, 2013

Fey (left) and Poehler (right) might be a bit more glamourous than most, but they still speak truth about women in society. / MCT Campus