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‘Student Voices: Creating a Place of Belonging’ exhibit presented on media wall in Hillman Library

By Elizabeth Primrose, Senior Staff Writer • January 12, 2023

Pitt librarians started a research project last year which enlisted student perspectives on how to improve Pitt’s libraries. The findings are now displayed in an exhibit titled “Student Voices: Creating a Place of Belonging.”

Pitt updates building hours, requires ID for entry to all buildings

By Suln Yun, For The Pitt News • October 8, 2020

Pitt modified many of its buildings' hours to budget for additional study spaces, according to University spokesperson Pat McMahon.

Pitt to continue construction on ‘essential’ projects only

By Anushay Chaudhry, Staff Writer • August 23, 2020

The construction on Bigelow Boulevard is now set to finish its third and final phase in October. It originally had an August completion date, before Welcome Week for incoming first-year students.

Hillman remodel to finish by 2023

By Rebecca Johnson, Senior Staff Writer • January 5, 2020

Pitt plans to remodel the second floor after the third floor opens, followed by the first and ground floors. Fourth floor renovations were completed in fall 2018. The renovations are targeted to be finished entirely by 2023.

Hillman pilots late-night campus escorts

By Jessica Steinberg, For The Pitt News • September 12, 2019

After an incident outside of Ruskin Hall in early 2019, the University has introduce security personnel to walk students to their dorms or shuttle stops.

Change coming to Hillman, SGB says

By Maureen Hartwell, For The Pitt News • January 23, 2019

The third floor of Hillman will be the next one to get a remodel, with renovations beginning in February, board member Albert Tanjaya said.

Opinion | If these walls could talk, they’d scream: a glimpse into life at Hillman during finals week

By Allison Dantinne, Staff Columnist • December 9, 2018

The students studying for finals in Hillman are fascinating creatures, plagued by insurmountable stress manifested as odd habits. They gather around power sources, lean back in their swivel chairs while...

LNAP offers pre-finals stress relief for students

By Emily Wolfe, Senior Staff Writer • December 4, 2018

On Monday night at Hillman, some settled in for a long winter’s LNAP — the “Long Night Against Procrastination.”

Hillman goes pro with new equipment collection

By Zane Crowell and Noah Manalo | For The Pitt News • March 2, 2018

Students are used to checking out books on reserve at Hillman Library — now they can do the same with a vlogging kit. The University Library System launched the Hillman Equipment Collection Monday....

Check it out: making stacks at the library

By Zane Crowell and Remy Samuels | The Pitt News Staff • February 9, 2018

Entering the ground floor of the Hillman library, the expanse of desks, chairs and long tables encouraging group studying and collaboration are immediately noticeable. To the right of the entrance is the...