The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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‘It’s a daily conversation for us’: Pitt Education students express concern about the future of the classroom 

By Sydney Krasniewski, Staff Writer • February 25, 2025
Under the Trump administration, the Department of Education and diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives are facing higher levels of scrutiny. In the wake of these shifts, students and educators are beginning to navigate new realities.
A panel of experts from Pitt and the city of Pittsburgh discussed the new Title IX regulations and their effects on the University Thursday via Zoom.

Title IX office discusses resources, training under new federal regulations

By Natalie Frank and Rebecca Johnson • October 23, 2020
Pitt administrators and a panel of experts discussed new Title IX regulations and their effect on the University at the Thursday afternoon panel “Unpacking the New Title IX Regulations.”
State releases college reopening guidance

State releases college reopening guidance

By Mary Rose O’Donnell, Contributing Editor • June 5, 2020
The Pa. Department of Education released preliminary guidance for reopening colleges in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic on Wednesday.
Betsy DeVos, the U.S. Secretary of Education, issued final rules on May 6 regarding the manner in which universities conduct investigations of sexual misconduct.

Pitt requests extension for implementing controversial new Title IX rule

By Charlotte Pearse, Staff Writer • May 19, 2020
After the federal education department first proposed the new rule at the end of 2018, Chancellor Patrick Gallagher voiced concerns in February 2019 about the requirements for hearings and cross-examination.
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