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 view of the U.S. Capitol Building on July 25, 2017, in Washington, D.C.

College Dems across nation call for college student rescue checks

By Rebecca Johnson and Jon Moss • April 30, 2020
More than 20 of the country’s statewide College Democrats groups called Thursday for Congress to extend economic rescue checks to all American adult dependents in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Around 11,000 students across all five Pitt campuses will receive grants ranging from $500 to $1,000.

Pitt announces CARES Act grant guidelines

By Jon Moss and Benjamin Nigrosh • April 29, 2020
Pitt announced student eligibility guidelines for $10.6 million in federally-funded emergency financial aid grants Wednesday.
Mark Novales speaking during the online 2020 commencement.

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.
Michael Andrews asked the court to award him reinstatement to his previous position with back pay from April 25, 2018.

Chancellor, execs to donate part of salary to students

By Benjamin Nigrosh, Assistant News Editor • April 24, 2020
Chancellor Patrick Gallagher pledged Friday to donate 20% of his 2020-21 salary to “support students and the Pitt community” during the COVID-19 pandemic. 
Many students’ internship opportunities have been cancelled due to the coronavirus.

Internships on the decline: Coronavirus hits student job market

By Rebecca Johnson, Senior Staff Writer • April 19, 2020
As the effects of the coronavirus pandemic struck nationwide, workplaces cancelled or postponed summer internships accordingly, leaving many Pitt students without the summer opportunities that are often crucial to career development. 
Pitt’s Office of Admissions and Financial Aid encourages students to reach out if they’re facing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Financial aid office helping students impacted by coronavirus

By Lucy Li and Rebecca Johnson • April 19, 2020
Pitt’s Office of Admissions and Financial Aid is currently open remotely to provide financial counseling and support to students who have experienced financial hardship because of the pandemic and are unsure of how to pay for their education.
Many students are still working jobs that are considered essential.

No days off for Pitt students working essential jobs

By Martha Layne, Senior Staff Writer • April 19, 2020
Pitt students are among those working in hospitals, restaurants and other businesses deemed essential by the Pennsylvania government.
Sodexo laid off a majority of its workers without pay over spring break, when Pitt adjusted its dining services due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Market Central and The Perch, the two dining halls on campus, remain closed.

Pitt to compensate laid off dining workers who are students

By Jon Moss, News Editor • April 17, 2020
Pitt will compensate 173 student dining workers laid off due to the COVID-19 pandemic, University officials told the workers Wednesday.
Mayor Bill Peduto predicts Pittsburgh City Government will feel the financial effects of the pandemic for the next five years.

Pandemic to affect City economy for next five years, Mayor Peduto says

By Priya Ray, Staff Writer • April 16, 2020
Mayor Bill Peduto predicted Pittsburgh will be feeling the financial effects of the pandemic for the next five years, despite the City’s $85 million reserve budget mentioned during a Thursday press conference, which focused on the City’s fight against COVID-19.
Chancellor Gallagher gave updates on an uncertain fall semester during Thursday’s Senate Council Meeting.

Gallagher: COVID-19 crisis ‘slow-motion,’ not ‘existential’

By Rebecca Johnson and Jon Moss • April 16, 2020
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Chancellor Patrick Gallagher said it is unlikely that Pitt will return to full operational status in the fall semester.
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