Pitt holds first-ever online commencement ceremony
By Benjamin Nigrosh, News Editor
April 26, 2020
In lieu of in-person commencement activities, Pitt hosted its first-ever virtual commencement ceremony due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Editorial: How to prepare for virtual commencement
By The Pitt News Editorial Board
April 9, 2020
Pop open a bottle of champagne while Gallagher is giving his speech and get drunk with your parents.
Pitt to host spring commencement online
By Benjamin Nigrosh, Assistant News Editor
April 8, 2020
Pitt announced Wednesday that spring commencement will move online this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Seniors react to commencement cancellation
By Benjamin Nigrosh, Assistant News Editor
March 23, 2020
Chancellor Patrick Gallagher announced the postponement of Pitt’s spring commencement ceremony in a March 17 email. According to the announcement, the University has yet to find a new date for an in-person commencement ceremony and has not yet announced alternatives to the event.
University postpones spring commencement ceremony
By Janine Faust and Benjamin Nigrosh
March 17, 2020
In an email sent out to Pitt students on Tuesday afternoon, Chancellor Patrick Gallagher announced that the University was postponing all spring commencement activities and ceremonies. “New dates for in-person ceremonies will be scheduled and announced once circumstances allow and with enough no...
Commencement ceremony speakers announced
By Joanna Li, News Editor
April 15, 2019
Pitt announced on Monday the commencement speakers for the graduate and undergraduate ceremonies.
Pitt announces commencement speakers
By Salina Pressimone | Assistant News Editor
April 17, 2018
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...