in person classes Archives

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.

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.

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.

‘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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.