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
Work continues at a shale gas well drilling site in St. Mary's, Pa. on March 12, 2020.

Pitt studies link unconventional natural gas developments to childhood cancer, asthma attacks

By Spencer Levering, Senior Staff Writer • September 7, 2023

When three recent Pitt studies linked fracking to negative health outcomes, the results did not surprise Lucy Zhang. They described the research as “important,” but said waiting for change to happen...

Pitt’s School of Medicine.

World-renowned doctors receiving honorary degrees from Pitt

By Spencer Levering, Staff Writer • April 20, 2023
The School of Medicine will award Dr. Victor Dzau a doctorate in health innovation for his work in leading the global response to COVID-19. The School of Public Health will also award Dr. Chris Elias an honorary doctorate in global health on April 29.
Provost Ann Cudd, left, Chancellor Patrick Gallagher and Senate Council President Robin Kear at Wednesday’s Senate Council meeting.

Senate council discusses COVID-19 regulations for spring break, passes two policies

By Alexandra DeRubeis, For The Pitt News • February 25, 2022

With spring break quickly approaching and COVID-19 cases on campus dropping, Chancellor Patrick Gallagher said Pitt will follow the same guidelines as it did over Thanksgiving break. Pitt will require...

Pitt’s School of Public Health.

Pitt Public Health to change name to reflect new undergraduate program

By Betul Tuncer, Assistant News Editor • February 21, 2022
With the addition of its new undergraduate degree program, Pitt’s Graduate School of Public Health announced that it will take “Graduate” out of its name and become the Pitt School of Public Health.
Maureen Lichtveld will start her new job as dean of the Graduate School of Public Health in January.

Maureen Litchveld named new public health dean

By Mary Rose O’Donnell, Managing Editor • November 3, 2020
Maureen Lichtveld has been named dean of the Graduate School of Public Health. Lichtveld will start her new position in early January 2021.
Donald Burke to step down as public health dean

Donald Burke to step down as public health dean

By Jon Moss, News Editor • June 6, 2019
Donald Burke, dean of the Graduate School of Public Health and associate vice chancellor for global health, will step down from his position on July 1, according to UPMC spokesperson Allison Hydzik.
Pitt’s Graduate Student Organizing Committee started a campaign to rename Parran Hall due to controversy surrounding Thomas Parran Jr. (Photo by Chiara Rigaud | Staff Photographer)

Students petition to rename Parran Hall

By Janine Faust | Assistant News Editor • February 15, 2018

Pitt’s Graduate Student Organizing Committee announced in a Twitter thread posted Feb. 13 that they are starting a campaign to rename Parran Hall. “We view Parran Hall as a constant reminder of...

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