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
Pitt students gather at the Cathedral of Learning on Saturday night for the annual Homecoming Fireworks and Laser show.

Students reflect on first in-person Homecoming since 2019

By Brandon Raglow, Staff Writer • September 27, 2021
With a new semester underway, students reflected on their Homecoming weekend, which was the first in-person Homecoming for first-year and sophomore students.
De'Jovia Davis (left) and Ian Montelius (right) receive the Spirit of Pitt awards at Saturday's Homecoming game at Heinz Field.

Meet this Year’s Spirit of Pitt Winners — De’Jovia Davis and Ian Montelius

By Clare Sheedy, Staff Writer • September 27, 2021
At a packed stadium for Pitt’s Homecoming football game on Saturday, De’Jovia Davis and Ian Montelius won Spirit of Pitt awards. Davis said it was “surreal” and she “couldn't do anything but smile” after winning.
Meet the nominees for the Spirit of Pitt awards, established during last year’s Homecoming and organized by the Pitt Alumni Association.

Meet this year’s ‘Spirit of Pitt’ nominees

By Clare Sheedy, Staff Writer • September 21, 2021
It’s time to vote for the Spirit of Pitt awards — Pitt’s alternative to Homecoming king and queen.
The African American Alumni Council held a webinar on Saturday titled “Activism Through the Decades.” The panel — made up of Black students, alumni and community leaders — focused on student and alumni activism and was open to questions from the audience.

Pitt African American Alumni Council hosts webinar on student, alumni activism

By Donata Massimiani, For The Pitt News • September 21, 2021
The African American Alumni Council held a webinar on Saturday titled, “Activism Through the Decades.” The panel — made up of Black students, alumni and community leaders — focused on student and alumni activism and was open to questions from the audience.
The Pitt Alumni Association will hold a variety of in-person and online events for Homecoming this year.

‘Feels like home’: Pitt hosts first in-person homecoming since 2019

By Alexandra Ross, For The Pitt News • September 21, 2021
Pitt has not held in-person events for Homecoming Week in nearly two years, but the festivities are back in full swing this week — well, almost full swing.
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