Pitt alumni to receive compensation for atypical college experiences in 2020

By Bridget Pohl, Staff Writer • August 11, 2025

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Pitt students and professionals attended classes and meetings virtually. After four years, $7.85 million of settlement money will soon be dispersed to Pitt students who were enrolled during the spring of 2020 because some “lacked the true college experience.”

Pitt’s COVID-19 resources and guidelines for the spring semester

By Donata Massimiani, Assistant News Editor • January 9, 2024

With winter virus season in full swing, it’s important for students to take part in mitigating the spread of COVID-19 and other illnesses.  Allegheny County reported 1,082 COVID-19 infections during...

Pitt, UPMC receive national grant to treat long COVID

By Ryleigh Lord, News Editor • November 3, 2023

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services granted Pitt and UPMC a $1 million-per-year grant to study long COVID treatments for the next five years.

Students, faculty with disabilities condemn closure of Pitt’s COVID-19 office

By Bella Markovitz, Senior Staff Writer • October 17, 2023

Isabella Wegner said she felt frustrated when Pitt closed their COVID-19 Medical Response Office (CMRO). “Students want to make informed decisions about masking, and without an office sending out...

Opinion | COVID-19 ruined concert culture

By Rachel Soloff, Opinions Editor • December 2, 2022

COVID-19 has ruined concert etiquette, how you buy tickets and relationships between artists and their fans.

Editorial | President Biden needs to deliver on his progressive campaign policies

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • September 19, 2022

Despite a progressive campaign, President Joe Biden isn’t following through on many of his campaign promises, especially in regards to immigration and COVID-19.

Students reflect on their summer study abroad experiences as many COVID-19 restrictions lift

By Julia DiPietro, Staff Writer • September 18, 2022

Zane Troxell, a junior English literature major, participated in a program called American Junior Year at Heidelberg University for six weeks this summer. Troxell, who is pursuing a German certificate at Pitt, said he took his study abroad opportunity to advance his German speaking skills.

Senate Council talks COVID-19 expectations, reproductive health resources for students

By Allison Radziwon, Assistant News Editor • September 16, 2022

At the monthly Senate Council meeting, director of the Covid Medical Response Office Joe Suyama said there’s “no better place” for students to learn than in the classroom.

Pitt announces new COVID-19 boosters

By Allison Radziwon, Assistant News Editor • September 7, 2022

Pitt officials said Wednesday that the COVID-19 bivalent booster is now available nationwide, as well as at the Pitt Vaccination and Health Connection Hub.

Pitt faculty union, administration reach deal on COVID-19 protocols

By Rebecca Johnson and Allison Radziwon • August 13, 2022

The United Steelworkers union reached a “memorandum of understanding” with Pitt regarding expanded health and safety protections for faculty, following allegations that the University didn’t consult the faculty union before removing its mask mandate in March.