Soldiers and Sailors celebrates Memorial Day
By Sam Weber | Staff Writer
May 29, 2018
Filed under City, News, Top Stories
Butler-local Tom McKay, an ex-Marine, stood outside Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall on Monday to experience the museum’s annual celebration for the first time. He described the day as a “sweeping experience.” Red, white and blue T-shirts and flags were scattered across the front lawn of So...
Pitt announces commencement speakers
By Salina Pressimone | Assistant News Editor
April 17, 2018
Filed under Campus, Top Stories
Pitt graduates receiving their University diplomas this month will hear from two Pitt alumni who have led prominent careers in public service since their own commencement ceremonies. Pitt will host Pittsburgh Mayor and ex officio member of Pitt’s Board of Trustees, William Peduto, at the undergrad...
Kissing for keeps at Heinz Chapel
October 8, 2015
Filed under Campus, City, Homecoming 2015, News, Specials, Top Stories
Kissing for keeps at Heinz ChapelAmy Beaudine / Staff WriterOctober 9, 2015When Bill Young overheard a Pitt Pathfinder telling a student about the legend of Heinz Chapel, he thought the legend was a myth.The young director of Communication Services at Pitt listened as a tour guide told a prospective...