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
Kevin Smith teaches a class on broadcasting through Pitt Studios in 2020.

‘How the world communicates’: Broadcasting major at Pitt under construction

By James Paul, Staff Writer • January 9, 2023
Currently, Kevin Smith, the director of undergraduate studies in broadcast, is working with David Pettersen, the Director of the Film and Media Studies program, and colleagues across the University, to launch a dedicated broadcasting major in as little as three years.
The School of Computing and Information building on Bellefield Avenue in Oakland.

‘Sets you apart’: New majors offer competitive job opportunities

By Donata Massimiani, Senior Staff Writer • September 27, 2022
Majors such as digital narrative and interactive design, museum studies, and public and professional writing prepare students for a variety of positions in the competitive and constantly evolving job market.
Satire | Sleeping around — what different majors are like in bed

Satire | Sleeping around — what different majors are like in bed

By Paige Lawler, Senior Staff Columnist • February 13, 2020
Before you hop into bed with anybody new, consult this list to see if they’re even worth your time.
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The ascension of STEM doesn’t mean humanities are sinking

By Neena Hagen, Senior Columnist • July 11, 2018

In a world with an ever-increasing number of tech startups and engineering firms, our economy seems destined to be dominated by STEM specialists — which leaves universities scrambling to reinvent their...

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