Kenyon Bonner to step down as vice provost for student affairs in December

By Ryleigh Lord, News Editor • November 7, 2023

Kenyon Bonner, vice provost for student affairs, is stepping down from his position and leaving the University in December after almost two decades at Pitt.

The big names: people to know at Pitt

By Jacob Mraz, Staff Writer • August 4, 2022

Let’s face it, these first few weeks on campus are likely to be a whirlwind. Right now students are more worried about getting IDs, figuring out where classes are and making friends than remembering a name they briefly heard at orientation.

Student Affairs Committee, Kenyon Bonner talk student fee changes, new campus recreation and wellness center facility

By Allison Radziwon, Assistant News Editor • June 21, 2022

To Kenyon Bonner, the vice provost of student affairs, “transparency” about costs is important not only in running the University, but also in building the new campus recreation and wellness center.

Panzella navigates first year as dean of students

By Jon Moss, Editor-in-Chief • November 1, 2021

For Carla Panzella, listening is key. Pitt’s new dean of students, who has been on the job since Aug. 2, said it’s a crucial part of her job to listen to student concerns and help turn ideas into action.

Carla Panzella named Pitt’s next dean of students

By Natalie Frank, News Editor • July 16, 2021

Carla Panzella will be Pitt’s new dean of students, the University announced Friday morning.

Pitt to require unvaccinated students to comply with stricter health rules

By Millicent Watt, Senior Staff Writer • July 1, 2021

Pitt sent two Thursday emails with details about health plans for the fall in the wake of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Who’s who: Your guide to the big names at Pitt

By Colm Slevin, Staff Writer • June 27, 2021

It’s virtually impossible to remember everyone’s name at Pitt, let alone all the “important” people. So we’ve got you covered. Here’s a guide to the big names at Pitt that students will hear — and read in The Pitt News — most during the year.

Pitt provides COVID-19 vaccine incentives, no plans for vaccine requirement

By Natalie Frank, News Editor • June 17, 2021

Pitt students, faculty and staff who are vaccinated against COVID-19 are now eligible to receive prizes, including up to $2,500 in cash. The University added that there are no plans to require COVID-19 vaccinations to be on campus this fall.

Interviews begin for new dean of students

By Natalie Frank, News Editor • June 9, 2021

Pitt began interviewing finalists for the dean of students position on Monday, officials said. University spokesperson Kevin Zwick said finalist interviews will be held over the course of the next week.

Pitt adds 50 COVID-19 cases since Tuesday, urges students to get tested

By Martha Layne and Jon Moss • April 9, 2021

Pitt added 50 new COVID-19 cases, composed of 44 students and six employees, between Tuesday and Thursday, with 105 students currently in isolation.