Pitt dubbed ‘public Ivy’ in new Forbes list

By Anna Kuntz, Senior Staff Writer • April 8, 2025

The University of Pittsburgh made the March 26 list of public and private universities named “New Ivies” by Forbes magazine, one of 10 public universities in the country and the only public university in Pennsylvania to earn the title.

Opinion | Please don’t ask what I’m doing after graduation

By Emily O’Neil, Senior Staff Columnist • January 22, 2025

When staring down an uncertain path that’s not fully figured out yet, being asked about it — over and over — can feel like a stab at your anxieties and uncertainty. Each inquiry starts reflecting your doubts, and each polite smile, awkward pause or forced answer becomes a reminder that you’re supposed to have answers that you simply don’t — at least not yet.

Pitt Career Center holds student employment fair 

By Jordan Kooper, Staff Writer • September 6, 2024

The Career Center hosted its annual Student Employment Fair in the William Pitt Union Assembly Room on Thursday, Sept. 5. It featured 51 employers from Pitt and the Pittsburgh area hiring part-time workers and interns.

Opinion | The job I can’t escape

By Danae Poteat, Staff Columnist • May 31, 2024

This summer, I had the opportunity to work at a rehabilitation center. As a nursing student and a future nurse, you would think that I would have immediately taken the job offer handed to me on a silver platter, but I chose to pass up this opportunity to work at my old restaurant job. 

Opinion | All interviews are good interviews

By Livia LaMarca, Assistant Opinions Editor • September 26, 2023

When I called my parents the night I found out I didn’t get the position, they were still unbelievably proud of me. They ended the phone call with the same piece of advice they’ve used since my freshman year — all interviews are good interviews. 

Opinion | Workers have every right to hold out for improved job opportunities

By Jack Troy, Opinions Editor • May 26, 2021

Many companies might be shocked to find out that human beings are more than labor output machines, willing to do whatever menial work you put in front of them.

Opinion | It’s OK to not have a job lined up for after graduation

By Ana Altchek, Staff Columnist • April 21, 2021

As a 22-year-old, it’s OK not to have a definitive plan upon graduation.

A guide to following sports at the office

By Alexander Ganias, For The Pitt News • September 30, 2020

Sports and work don’t usually mix. In the case that they do, here’s how you can keep up with your team when stuck in the office on gameday.

Opinion | Odd jobs are the best jobs

By Maggie Durwald, Assistant Opinions Editor • February 5, 2020

I’ve never had an internship or a job one might consider a stepping stone to a “real job,” but I feel that the menial, oftentimes horrible jobs I’ve worked have better prepared me to face life than anything else could.

Opinion | Get the ‘useless’ fine arts degree

By Leah Mensch, Opinions Editor • February 5, 2020

Everyone’s idea of what useless means is different, and regardless, it’s not possible to define whether or not a degree is “useful” based upon the number of jobs available, and the number of people employed directly in the field.