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
University Senate Council discussed the Association of American Universities report detailing sexual assault and misconduct at Pitt, provided updates on campus construction projects and discussed fossil fuel divestment at a Wednesday afternoon meeting.

Senate Council discusses sexual assault report, fossil fuel divestment

By Rebecca Johnson, Staff Writer • October 16, 2019
Following the Tuesday release of a report detailing sexual assault and misconduct at Pitt, Chancellor Patrick Gallagher had strong words for Pitt’s campus culture.
This week, the board voted unanimously in favor of Executive Vice President Anaïs Peterson’s resolution to support the fossil fuel divestment movement.

SGB approves fossil fuel divestment resolution

By Brian Gentry, Senior Staff Writer • October 1, 2019
Last night’s Student Government Board meeting tied up many loose ends from prior meetings.
Fossil Free Pitt has formally called on the University to divest from fossil fuels by April 2020.

Fossil Free Pitt presses for divestment by April

By Elise Lavallee and Emily Wolfe • September 30, 2019
About 10 students from the group drove to Johnstown for Friday’s Board of Trustees meeting, where they interrupted Chancellor Patrick Gallagher’s report to demand the board vote on divesting from fossil fuels at its meeting on Feb. 28, 2020.
Chancellor Patrick Gallagher talks to members of the Fossil Free Pitt Coalition, wearing orange t-shirts over formal dress, at Pitt's 2017 winter Board of Trustees Meeting in the William Pitt Union.

Pitt to develop socially responsible investing strategies

By Jon Moss, Assistant News Editor • August 27, 2019
Chancellor Patrick Gallagher announced Tuesday the University will begin developing socially responsible investing strategies for Pitt’s endowment.
Pitt's Board of Trustees may discuss fossil fuel divestment at Friday's meeting.

Gallagher: Endowment report to be released soon

By Jon Moss, News Editor • June 28, 2019
In an interview after Friday’s board of trustees meeting, Chancellor Patrick Gallagher said he received a report from Pitt’s Socially Responsible Investment Committee and will release it before students return for the fall semester.
Members of the Fossil Free Pitt Coalition set up a cardboard “pipeline” in the Cathedral in December 2016 in protest of the pipeline on Standing Rock's reservation.

Op-ed: SGB inaction fails economic and environmental justice

By Young Sarah Grguras • February 10, 2019
Student organizations have repeatedly approached SGB to support divestment efforts and higher wages. Despite actions by Pitt, SGB has opted not to do so.
Members of the Fossil Free Pitt Coalition set up a cardboard “pipeline” in the Cathedral in Dec. 2016 in protest of the pipeline on Standing Rock's reservation in December 2016. Stephen Caruso | Senior Staff Photographer

Op-ed: University must follow through with divestment

By Hannah Bailey • November 16, 2018
While the creation of a Socially Responsible Investing Committee and its holding of a public forum does show a step in the right direction, whether the University follows through in actually reassessing the ethics of its investments remains to be seen.
Anaïs Peterson: Dueling passions

Anaïs Peterson: Dueling passions

By Remy Samuels • March 28, 2018

Anaïs Peterson has a minute and a half to scurry onto a gym floor and set up a stage for her and her fellow dancers and drummers. Lugging heavy drums and TV towers over their shoulders, the members of...

Chancellor Patrick Gallagher talks to members of the Fossil Free Pitt Coalition Feb. 24 at Pitt's Board of Trustees meeting at the William Pitt Union. (TPN File Photo)

Op-Ed: Chancellor Gallagher: Now’s the time for fossil fuel divestment

By Fossil Free Pitt Coalition • October 26, 2017

Dear Chancellor Patrick Gallagher, At the Fall Sustainability Fair this October, Mayor Bill Peduto signed our petition demanding the University of Pittsburgh divest its holdings from fossil fuel companies,...

Students gather outside the $13.2 million Pitt Sports Dome for the official ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Editorial: Pitt listens, but only when it’s easy

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • May 9, 2017

It was a sunny day in April, the grand opening of the University of Pittsburgh’s new sports dome. Pitt is rightly proud of this achievement that addresses a pressing need for a game and practice facility...

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