A guide to Pitt’s COVID-19 situation

By Kendall Swift, Staff Writer • August 5, 2022

This upcoming year will mark the fourth consecutive school year affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout the pandemic, communities have rapidly adapted to changing recommendations.

Pitt’s COVID-19 community risk shifts from low to medium

By Allison Radziwon, Assistant News Editor • May 24, 2022

Pitt officials said Friday that Allegheny County’s COVID-19 Community Level has shifted from low to medium risk due the current increased impact on the health care system.

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.

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.

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.

Opinion | COVID-19 isn’t over, now it’s your problem to deal with

By Harsh Hiwase, Staff Columnist • April 13, 2022

We should not get carried away with mask-optional policies and trust our intuitions.

Opinion | The core issue with the U.S. pandemic response is tied to personal freedom

By Ashwat Subbaraman, For The Pitt News • April 7, 2022

We must weigh the consequences of limiting personal freedom to understand where the U.S. pandemic response failed.

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.

CMU International Film Festival unveils the ‘faces behind the masks’

By Patrick Swain, Staff Writer • April 6, 2022

Jolanta Lion, assistant director of Carnegie Mellon’s Humanities Center and part-time Polish instructor at Pitt, recalls asking pedestrians about the significance of masks in their lives leading up to the Carnegie Mellon International Film Festival.

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.