English language institute Archives

Talk Times give Pitt international students a friendly way of studying English

By Gabriella Garvin, Senior Staff Writer • October 12, 2023

Xiao Du arrived in Pittsburgh last month. As a student at Pitt’s English Language Institute, he said he discussed a variety of topics at his first Talk Time. Du said he hopes it will help improve his...

English Language Institute remains open for another year, though its future is ‘unknown’

By Punya Bhasin, News Editor • March 29, 2023

While the English Language Institute will remain open for at least one more year, faculty, staff and students are scrambling to make the most of the ELI’s services amid an uncertain future.

Faculty assembly discusses upcoming ‘anti-trans’ events, continuation of ELI through next year

By Madison Dean, Senior Staff Writer • March 17, 2023

The Faculty Assembly held a meeting on Wednesday afternoon to discuss the continuation of the English Language Institute, the impact of upcoming ‘anti-trans’ events on the Pitt community and exercise facility benefits for employees.

Exclusive | Students write letter to Provost Cudd, Dean Blee urging Pitt to keep English Language Institute open

By Punya Bhasin, News Editor • January 31, 2023

Pitt’s announcement that it will close the English Language Institute this summer left international students worried about losing their student visas, some saying they will have to leave the country in about two weeks at the end of the semester.

Senate Council talks shared governance issues, renegotiations of ELI closure

By Khushi Rai, Staff Writer • January 27, 2023

Senate Council discussed the English Language Institute, shared governance, reproductive health resources and more at its monthly meeting on Thursday.

Editorial | Pitt should find alternatives for students looking to learn English

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • January 20, 2023

With the closure of the English Language Institute, Pitt needs to find an alternative to teach students English

Japanese students come of age

By Prachi Patel | Staff Writer • January 11, 2018

Wrapped in a floral kimono, sophomore Nika Tanimoto hurried up to the podium in the ballroom of the University Club, bowed and accepted a delicate black umbrella. It was a token of celebrating her coming...