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
Jason Buffer, left, and Shalini Jose, graduate students in the School of Medicine’s biomedical masters program, study together in Hillman Library on Friday, Dec. 3, 2021.

Editorial | Tips for transitioning back to in-person classes

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • January 28, 2022
Here are some helpful tips to ease the transition from Zoom school back to in-person classes.
Robin Higgins studies in the William Pitt Union on Thursday afternoon.

Students nervous, excited as Pitt starts in-person classes

By Alexandra Ross, Staff Writer • January 28, 2022
In-person classes returned for the first time since the fall semester on Thursday — to mixed reviews. While some students said they were happy to be back in the classroom, others said high COVID-19 cases made in-person classes risky.
A Pitt fan cheers during Saturday evening’s ACC Championship Game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Editorial | Fall semester had plenty of highlights (and a few lowlights)

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • December 10, 2021
We thought it would be fitting to recap the many highlights of this loosely post-pandemic semester, and the occasional lowlight.
Jason Buffer, left, and Shalini Jose, graduate students in the School of Medicine’s biomedical masters program, study for their biochemistry final in Hillman Library on Friday evening.

‘100% in favor’: Professors embrace in-person finals season

By Alexandra Ross, Staff Writer • December 8, 2021
The past three semesters, Pitt required professors to provide a remote option for final exams. But this semester, professors can choose their own format, whether it’s in person, online or a combination of the two.
Emily Vogt, left, a first-year biology major, studies for her biology final and a biology quiz while her friend Alex Markunas, an undeclared first year, catches up on her neuroscience notes at Hillman Library on Friday evening.

Students prepare for hybrid finals as semester nears end

By Clare Sheedy, Contributing Editor • December 8, 2021
Pitt students prepared this time last year to take finals at home and behind a screen. The COVID-19 pandemic forced the Pitt community to acclimate to online learning. With the semester ending soon, students are studying at home, alone and in campus buildings.
Students cross Forbes Avenue between classes in September.

Pitt underclassmen finish up first fully in-person first semester

By Donata Massimiani, Staff Writer • December 8, 2021
Moving back in person this semester caused many challenges for younger Pitt students, both socially and academically, but also brought hope for normalcy and a more pre-pandemic experience.
Since Sept. 13, all Pitt classes must meet in person unless a dean approves a hybrid or remote option.

Professors navigate in-person semester, offer online learning options

By Natalie Frank, News Editor • October 19, 2021
Since Pitt began in-person instruction Sept. 13, after two weeks of online learning, many professors are still navigating both teaching in a classroom and accommodating students who need an online option.
The Cathedral of Learning.

Editorial | 10 worst things about returning to in person classes

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • September 24, 2021
Here are the top 10 worst things about returning to the classroom. 
The Cathedral of Learning.

Editorial | It’s worth celebrating in-person classes

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • September 19, 2021
These past 18 months have consisted of a lot of frustration and disappointment, but in a way, the return to in-person classes represents a reset.
The first week of fully in-person classes began Monday, after two weeks of an in-person optional format.

Pitt classes return fully in person for first time in 18 months

By Colm Slevin, Staff Writer • September 15, 2021
It’s not just your imagination — from “Welsfest” Snapchat stories or a record-breaking number of first years, Pitt’s campus has been much busier lately. The first week of fully in-person classes began Monday, after two weeks of an in-person optional format.
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