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SGB provides updates on student trustee initiative, will attempt to cooperate with Governor Shapiro

By Taylor Skibitsky, Staff Writer • April 8, 2026

Student Government Board provided updates on its proposed student trustee initiative and expressed concern about recent bus route changes at its weekly meeting Tuesday night at Nordy’s Place.

Next SGB leaders will advocate for student voices in University decisions

By Naomi Weiss, Assistant News Editor • March 4, 2026

The next heads of the Student Government Board have plans to address affordability, student representation in the University and ICE concerns.

SGB proposes student member of the Board of Trustees, recaps ACC Advocacy Days

By Taylor Skibitsky, Staff Writer • February 18, 2026

Student Government Board presented a new initiative for a student member of the Board of Trustees and recapped its attendance at the ACC Advocacy Days conference at its weekly meeting Tuesday night at Nordy’s Place.

Chancellor Joan Gabel’s raise meets support and criticism from professors

By Sydney Krasniewski, Senior Staff Writer • January 14, 2026

Chancellor Joan Gabel recently received a 32% raise, and members of Pitt’s Faculty Union are expressing support and criticism.

Emeritus Board of Trustees member settles civil suit against Board

By Katie Hovan, Staff Writer • February 4, 2025

Former Pitt Board of Trustees member John Pelusi and Pitt’s Board of Trustees have reached a lawful agreement regarding Pelusi’s legal action against the Board’s alleged attempts to restrict him from accessing information.

Emeritus Board of Trustees member sues board

By Anna Kuntz, Senior Staff Writer • January 17, 2025

Emeritus Board of Trustees member John Pelusi has filed a lawsuit against the Board of Trustees and Chairperson John Verbanac, alleging he was denied access to information related to various actions by the University.

Board of Trustees approves new salaries for Pitt leaders

By Jordan Kooper, Staff Writer • August 21, 2024

The University of Pittsburgh’s Board of Trustees approved salaries for Provost Joseph McCarthy, Vice Chancellor Phil Bakken, and Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer Dwayne Pinkney. The Board also approved retention payments for Vice Chancellor and Chief Legal Officer Geovette Washington for this year and the next four years.