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New mid-week start to classes brings irritation and ambivalence from students

By Sarah George, Staff Writer • January 10, 2025

Students express their feelings, and many frustrations, about the new finals schedule which landed the first day of class on a Wednesday for the first time.

‘Fair’ and ‘objective’: Pitt professors discuss implementing contract grading

By Kyra McCague, Senior Staff Writer • September 16, 2024

Some Pitt professors are moving away from traditional grading and instead implementing an alternative system called “contract grading” in an effort to reduce subjectivity and create a more equitable system of grading.

Social psychology class helps students see reality TV shows through a new lens

By Kelly McPoyle, Staff Writer • September 9, 2024

Social Psychology of Reality TV is an upper-level topics in social psychology course taught by Jennifer Hirsch. The class applies concepts from social psychology to different reality TV shows throughout the semester.

Pitt’s Center for Latin American Studies joins University Consortium on Afro-Latin American Studies

By Elizabeth Primrose, Senior Staff Writer • April 2, 2023

Pitt’s Center for Latin American Studies joined the University Consortium on Afro-Latin American Studies in November 2022. This consortium will examine the contributions of African descendants to Latin American history and culture.

Pitt students adapt with pandemic changes to physical education

By Stephen Thompson, Assistant Sports Editor • November 11, 2020

Pitt students didn’t let COVID-19 stop them from taking gym classes, but some students are finding challenges with the hybrid model for physical education.

To realize your passion, go into the field

By Levko Karmazyn | For The Pitt News • August 21, 2017

As I watched the sun fall behind the mountain peaks surrounding the K BAR Z Guest Ranch in early July, the valley below was an uncharacteristic shade of blue, unlike the past few nights. Something else...