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
College Compass: How to make this 5-month summer break productive

College Compass: How to make this 5-month summer break productive

By Ana Altchek, Staff Writer • April 9, 2020
I know I’m not the only one who feels disappointed that my summer internship was canceled — as a rising senior, this summer was going to be a vital step in my future career, Ana Altchek writes.
An empty security booth in Holland Hall.

Majority of dorm security officers furloughed, but some remain on the job

By Rebecca Johnson, Senior Staff Writer • April 9, 2020
As a result, many of Pitt’s security officers were furloughed on Monday, according to Traci Benjamin, a spokesperson for the SEIU Local 32BJ union that represents the security officers.
Construction at Pitt health care facility to resume

Construction at Pitt health care facility to resume

By Jon Moss, News Editor • April 8, 2020
Construction will resume at a new Pitt health care facility on Centre Avenue, the University said Wednesday.
Pitt announced it is reviewing its pandemic preparedness plan, which includes setting up a centralized website for reliable updates about the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus.

Pitt cancels all fall study abroad programming as pandemic continues

By Jon Moss, News Editor • April 8, 2020
Pitt is cancelling all fall and full-year study abroad and study away programs in 2020 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, according to a Wednesday email from a top University official.
The Cathedral of Learning's Victory Lights were lit as part of Tuesday night’s Illumination Ovation.

Pittsburgh buildings light up in support of front-line pandemic workers

By Jon Moss, News Editor • April 7, 2020
Buildings across the City lit up Tuesday evening at 8 p.m. as part of the Illumination Ovation event, a show of support for front-line workers in the fight against the pandemic.
Groceria Merante and several other Oakland businesses have altered their hours and store practices due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Oakland businesses adjust to social distancing order

By Ashton Crawley, Senior Staff Writer • April 6, 2020
After Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf’s order on March 19 to temporarily close all nonessential businesses and limit restaurants to takeout or delivery, Oakland businesses are adjusting in multiple ways.
The Student Emergency Assistance Fund was created in a joint effort between the Office of Philanthropic and Alumni Engagement and the Division of Student Affairs and allows students in need of emergency financial assistance to apply for a grant from the fund to cover expenses.

Student emergency fund to begin notifying applicants

By Benjamin Nigrosh, Assistant News Editor • April 2, 2020
The Student Emergency Assistance Fund allows undergraduate, graduate and professional students in need of emergency financial assistance to apply for a grant from the fund to cover such expenses.
East End EMTs are given one N95 mask per day and asked to reuse it.

‘Kind of unnerving’: Student health care workers brave virus threat on the job

By Rebecca Johnson, Senior Staff Writer • April 2, 2020
But other students, like Flenders, remained in Pittsburgh and are still working in positions with a whole new set of risks and regulations, while also balancing a full course load.
PittCoVacc, the potential vaccine against COVID-19. Photo via UPMC

Pitt researchers unveil potential COVID-19 vaccine

By Janine Faust, Editor-in-chief • April 2, 2020
Pitt School of Medicine scientists announced Thursday that they had developed a potential vaccine against COVID-19.
Most students have not been able to meet with their advisers in person and have had to rely on programs like Zoom and Skype as well as emails and phone calls to plan their academic progress.

Course enrollment continues as planned, academic advising moves online

By Martha Layne, Staff Writer • April 1, 2020
While advisers are unable to meet with students in person, scheduling for the fall semester is still moving forward, with students and advisers handling appointments through Zoom, Skype, Teams, phone calls and emails.
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