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
A student writes chemistry problems.

Students express mixed reactions to return of in-person finals

By Trevor Weinstock, For The Pitt News • April 19, 2022
Finals season is no one’s favorite time of year, but the COVID-19 pandemic has allowed students to see other options for final exams. Many still have the option of in-person or online finals next week.
Drew White, a senior majoring in supply chain management and business information systems, in the Cathedral of Learning.

Graduating seniors say goodbye to a complicated college experience

By Alexandra Ross, Senior Staff Writer • April 19, 2022
Many graduating seniors experienced a range of ups and downs throughout their college years, thanks largely to the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has reshaped the college experience for seniors who are now preparing to graduate in less than two weeks.
The CMRO said they “continue to keep a close eye” on case numbers.

Pitt adds 84 new COVID-19 cases since April 6

By Allison Radziwon, Senior Staff Writer • April 14, 2022
Pitt officials said Thursday that 68 students and 16 employees tested positive for COVID-19 from April 6 to April 12.
According to a recent CMRO email, COVID-19 cases on campus are “mild and low in number.”

Pitt adds 56 new COVID-19 cases since March 30

By Martha Layne, News Editor • April 7, 2022
Pitt officials said Thursday that 44 students and 12 employees tested positive for COVID-19 from March 30 to April 5.
Students who received a booster vaccine dose should update their vaccination status, according to a Thursday email from the CMRO.

Pitt adds 29 new COVID-19 cases since March 23

By Martha Layne, News Editor • March 31, 2022
Pitt officials said Thursday that 21 students and eight employees tested positive for COVID-19 from March 23 to 30.
A student wears a mask.

Students voice hesitancy, optimism with shift to mask-optional policy

By Daniel Okren, Staff Writer • March 28, 2022
Students showed cautious optimism about the ability to unmask after years of dealing with pandemic restrictions.
Students who received a booster vaccine dose should update their vaccination status, according to a Thursday email from the CMRO.

Pitt adds 32 new COVID-19 cases since March 16

By Martha Layne, News Editor • March 24, 2022
Pitt officials said Thursday that 23 students and 9 employees tested positive for COVID-19 from March 16 to 22.
A Pitt student wears a mask.

Pitt to go mask optional next Monday

By Betul Tuncer, Assistant News Editor • March 21, 2022
Pitt announced Monday that masks will become optional indoors starting next Monday, March 28.
Pitt’s CoVax Vaccination Center located at the bottom of Nordenberg Hall.

Pitt to relax mask requirements, adds 69 new COVID-19 cases since March 2

By Martha Layne, News Editor • March 17, 2022
Pitt officials said Thursday that the University would soon relax its mask requirements, with a precise date released next week, “contingent on conditions continuing to improve on campus and in our surrounding communities.”
Students who received a booster vaccine dose should update their vaccination status, according to a Thursday email from the CMRO.

Pitt adds 73 new COVID-19 cases since Feb. 23, plans to reevaluate masking policy

By Martha Layne, News Editor • March 3, 2022
Pitt officials said Thursday that 56 students and 17 employees tested positive for COVID-19 from Feb. 23 to March 1.
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