Pitt to move to lowest Guarded risk posture on Oct. 19, concerning campus leaders
By Jon Moss, Editor-in-Chief
October 9, 2020
Pitt officials said Friday afternoon that the University will move from the middle to the lowest level of its three-tiered reopening system — the Guarded risk phase, equivalent to Pennsylvania’s green phase of reopening — on Oct. 19.
Pitt to allow in-person classes if ‘definable benefit,’ remainder to stay online during Elevated posture
By Rebecca Johnson, Jon Moss, and Alice Tang
September 9, 2020
Provost Ann Cudd said in a Wednesday afternoon email to faculty members that they can apply to teach their classes in person if there is a “definable benefit” to in-person instruction, and if an instructor’s dean or regional campus president approves teaching plans.
Exclusive: On eve of move-in, Gallagher asks for flexibility during historic semester
By Jon Moss, Editor-in-Chief
August 10, 2020
Chancellor Patrick Gallagher said he remains concerned about the upcoming semester, but has worked to reduce risk wherever possible.
‘Failure’ of shared governance in fall term emails, faculty leaders say
By Jon Moss, Editor-in-Chief
June 9, 2020
Faculty government leaders discussed multiple items related to the COVID-19 pandemic at Tuesday afternoon’s Faculty Assembly meeting held via Zoom.
Pitt first-year enrollment for fall exceeds expectations
By Anushay Chaudhry, Staff Writer
May 13, 2020
The first deadline for incoming first-years to commit to fall enrollment passed on May 1.