Top 10: Things to lobby for in Harrisburg
By The Pitt News Editorial Board
March 28, 2019
We don’t normally enjoy interacting with those who work in the State capital but here are our top 10 things to lobby for in Harrisburg.
Pitt students visit State Capitol
By Neena Hagen, Senior Staff Writer
March 27, 2019
Dozens of Pitt students boarded buses at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday to attend Pitt’s annual Day in Harrisburg.
Top 10: Things Pitt should be matching
By The Pitt News Editorial Board
March 1, 2019
Pitt will soon match any federal Pell Grant. Here are an additional 10 things that Pitt should match and reimburse.
Editorial | Gallagher needs to pay it forward
By The Pitt News Editorial Board
January 22, 2019
Former Pitt Chancellor Mark Nordenberg had a history of donating large portions of his retention bonuses to Pitt. It’s time Chancellor Patrick Gallagher followed suit.
In case you missed it: News from winter break 2018
By Joanna Li, News Editor
January 7, 2019
In case you missed it, here are some news highlights that happened over winter break.
Pitt professors pursue new projects with Pitt Seed grants
By Mario Cattabiani III | For the Pitt News
July 11, 2018
Pitt is investing in change this summer, beginning with projects from professors at the University. The first-ever Pitt Seed Project awarded a total of more than $1 million to 23 programs designed to play an instrumental role in transforming the University. The grants will fund a wide range of faculty...
Gallagher’s senior year: State funding, unions, #MeToo
By Ashwini Sivaganesh
April 23, 2018
At this weekend’s graduation, Chancellor Patrick Gallagher will send off the first group of seniors he also witnessed start their first days of classes at Pitt four years ago. Like most of the graduating class, Gallagher’s fourth year was a busy one. The Pitt News talked with the chancellor l...
Transcript: TPN’s interview with Chancellor Gallagher
By Ashwini Sivaganesh and Christian Snyder / TPN Staff
April 23, 2018
This is a transcript of our entire interview with Chancellor Patrick Gallagher. Click here to read our story with more context. The Pitt News: Looking back on this year, what would you say stands out compared to other years? Patrick Gallagher: I would say it was an amazing year when you think ...
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 vice chancellor who will step down in 2018, following Provost Patricia Beeson’s announcement that she will leave ...
Senate Council takes issue with proposed federal tax bill
By David Solomon | For The Pitt News
November 16, 2017
The Senate Council started off with heartfelt “goodbyes” to Provost Patricia Beeson, whose hard work Chancellor Patrick Gallagher and other Senate Council members praised. “Her role for the University and for me has been tremendous,” Chancellor Gallagher said. “This will be a year-long ...