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
Mary Beth McGrew, the assistant vice chancellor for campus planning, spoke on creating a sense of community in One Bigelow.

Planned SCI building will “transform” campus

By Brian Gentry, Senior Staff Writer • August 28, 2019
One University official said Wednesday that One Bigelow will “transform” the campus and compared the new complex to the Cathedral of Learning.
Pitt to hold listening sessions on One Bigelow project

Pitt to hold listening sessions on One Bigelow project

By Jon Moss, News Editor • July 25, 2019
Pitt announced it will hold three community engagement sessions and two “report back” meetings during August to solicit feedback on the One Bigelow project, a part of the University's campus master plan.
Board committee approves major construction projects

Board committee approves major construction projects

By Vaibhav Gupta, Staff Writer • June 27, 2019
At a public meeting in Posvar Hall Thursday morning, the property and facilities committee of Pitt’s Board of Trustees unanimously approved several major leases and construction projects, a major step in starting to turn the campus master plan into reality.
The Learning Research and Development Center will be demolished next spring alongside the O’Hara parking garage to make way for the planned multistory recreation center.

Planning underway for new recreation center

By Jon Moss, Contributing Editor • April 18, 2019
Planning efforts are now underway for a new multistory recreation center to be built on middle campus, something campus administrators say students have long asked for.
The finalized Campus Master Plan details plans to move the department of music out of the historic Music Building.

Pitt finalizes Campus Master Plan

By Mary Rose O'Donnell, Staff Writer • March 5, 2019
After more than a year and a half of development, Pitt’s Campus Master Plan, or CMP, was released on Feb. 11. The CMP is a detailed outline of the future of Pitt’s Oakland campus and its plan for development over the next 20 to 30 years.
Editorial: Campus Master Plan requires strong community involvement

Editorial: Campus Master Plan requires strong community involvement

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • October 1, 2018
The Campus Master Plan, which is projected to take 30 years to complete, is a massive undertaking that requires a continued dialogue between the University and both students and the Oakland community.
Under President Max Kneis, SGB has covered major issues from medical amnesty to offering alternatives to the rising costs of textbooks. (Photo by Thomas Yang | Visual Editor)

SGB reflects, looks ahead

By Madeline Gavatorta | Staff Writer • April 22, 2018

As Student Government Board’s incoming president last year, Max Kneis said he wanted to improve collaboration and engagement with SGB. Now as outgoing president one year later, Kneis said the number...

SGB board member Ciara Barry partakes in the Campus Master Plan discussion at Tuesday night’s meeting. (Photo by Sarah Cutshall | Staff Photographer)

SGB hosts Master Plan meeting for students

By Madeline Gavatorta | Staff Writer • January 31, 2018

Nico Bernstein took issue with the Campus Master Plan presented by Owen J. Cooks Tuesday night at Student Government Board’s weekly public meeting, saying the plan emphasizes athletics and neglects the...

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