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
Spin scooter rentals on a sidewalk.

Scooters speed across campus and into controversy

By Maggie Mull and Bridget Pohl • September 26, 2025
Pitt students’ growing reliance on e-scooters as a mode of transportation is sparking controversy both on campus and under state law.
A Pitt police officer stands guard outside the Cathedral of Learning.

False shooting threat at Barco Law School follows national trend

By Amanda Yu, Assistant News Editor • September 10, 2025
After the false shooter threat at Barco Law School, students say they feel “shaken” and expressed protocol concerns. The hoax call comes in the wake of dozens of similar calls made to universities nationwide.
Pitt wellness resource pamphlets laid on a table.

September is Campus Sexual Assault Awareness Month

By Bridget Pohl, Staff Writer  • September 10, 2025
Each September, Campus Sexual Assault Awareness Month provides students, faculty and staff at Pitt with education and resources on sexual violence prevention and support.
(From left) Siya Saraswat, Shanthi Bhaskar, Andrew Elliott, Kylie Baker, Marley Pinsky, and Olivia Budike sit at the SGB meeting in Nordy's Place, September 9, 2025.

SGB addresses ENS concerns, announces new assembly bills

By Sydney Krasniewski, Senior Staff Writer • September 9, 2025
Student Government Board addressed concerns about campus alert systems and introduced a series of bills to expand the SGB Assembly and at its weekly meeting on Tuesday night at Nordy’s Place.
Attendees discuss Bates Street safety during the Bates Street Safety Talk on Wednesday, March 18.

Student groups advocate for safety improvements on Bates Street

By Katie Hovan, Staff Writer • March 23, 2025
Amid concerns about pedestrian safety following fatal crashes on campus, members of Complete Streets, the Urban Planning Club and the South Oakland community gathered on March 19 for a “Bates Street Safety Talk.”
A Pitt Police officer talks with students during the Spring Safety Fair in the William Pitt Union.

Emergency personnel offer safety tips at spring safety fair

By Jordan Kooper, Staff Writer • March 5, 2024

It’s important for students to feel comfortable bringing their safety concerns to the Pitt police department, according to Bradley Kiefer.  “If you see something, say something — it really is...

An emergency blue light phone on campus.

Pitt police lieutenant updates community on safety measures

By Ryleigh Lord, News Editor • September 19, 2023
From panic buttons to new trainings for ENS officials, lieutenant for the Pitt Police Bradley Kiefer emphasized the importance of listening to the community’s concerns and adapting policies as a result.
A police officer walks outside of Hillman Library after evacuating students from the building.

‘I have no idea what’s going on’: Pitt students confused, scared during hoax active shooter incident amid delayed ENS alerts

By Punya Bhasin, News Editor • April 11, 2023
It took Pitt more than an hour to send an ENS alert after police evacuated Hillman library Monday for a hoax active shooter. Pitt police chief James Loftus said he “regrets” not sending an ENS alert out sooner.
A “Love Your Crosswalk” sign at a crosswalk on Forbes and Oakland Avenues.

‘Love Your Crosswalk campaign’ teaches Pitt history, pedestrian safety

By James Paul, Staff Writer • October 17, 2022
At various intersections on Forbes and Fifth Avenues, pedestrians will find 28 flashy QR codes, each linked to separate multiple-choice quizzes that explain safety tips and Pitt history.
The Walking Escort Pilot Program will walk students back to their dorms from Hillman Library during the hours of 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., Sunday through Thursday.

Hillman pilots late-night campus escorts

By Jessica Steinberg, For The Pitt News • September 12, 2019
After an incident outside of Ruskin Hall in early 2019, the University has introduce security personnel to walk students to their dorms or shuttle stops.
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