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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

A notepad and a pile of cash.

Opinion | My financial tips and advice for college

By Kelly Xiong, Staff Columnist August 9, 2023
You’re kind of on your own now. While that may seem great — and it definitely can be — being on your own also comes with more responsibilities. One of the most important things to learn is financial responsibility.
Board member Albert Tanjaya gives the Pitt Club Rock Climbing team representative a thumbs-up, saying “have a real Philly cheesesteak for me” after the teams funding request to compete in Philadelphia is approved. (Photo by Theo Schwarz  | Senior Staff Photographer)

SGB puts focus on financial education

By Emily Wolfe, Staff Writer October 17, 2018
Friday will bring the third annual Financial Literacy Conference at Pitt, presented by business fraternity Alpha Kappa Psi and Pitt’s business school.
Pitt Innovation Institute, Randall Family Big Idea Competition ceremony held at the Connolly Ballroom, Thursday, March 23, 2017. 222398

Sponsored Content: The Innovation Institute: Final Round for Startup Competition Draws Dedicated Teams

By Andrew Tindall March 28, 2018

There’s a student startup competition sponsored by Pitt Trustee Bob Randall and Pitt’s Innovation Institute happening right now, and you would not believe the innovation and creativity that the teams...

Pitts CFO Arthur Ramicone will retire in 2018. (Photo courtesy of the University of Pittsburgh)

Pitt announces long-time CFO’s retirement

By John Hamilton | Managing Editor February 20, 2018

Pitt’s chief financial officer and senior vice chancellor, Arthur Ramicone, will retire in August after a 30-year career at Pitt, the University announced Tuesday. Ramicone, 64, is the second senior...

Financial Friday: Research: One of the Most  Important Cost-Saving Tools in College

Financial Friday: Research: One of the Most Important Cost-Saving Tools in College

By Mark Mulkeen June 5, 2017

No matter what stage of college you are in, there’s always tons of research to be done. Maybe you’ve just been accepted to Pitt and are looking for loans to fund your time here. Perhaps you are already...

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Sponsored – Financial Friday: Automate Payments and Spread Out Costs with PittPAY Payment Plan

By Mark Mulkeen June 5, 2017

For many families with a student in college, the most painful part of the whole experience is paying large tuition bills each semester. But Pitt offers a payment option that could be slightly less painful. The...

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