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
Pages of the student code of conduct.

Professors, students warn vague conduct hearing rules could open door for abuses of power

By Spencer Levering, Assistant News Editor • March 20, 2025
Professors and student organization leaders have raised concerns about the Student Code of Conduct, saying it gives the University outsized power to silence political speech and punish campus dissent.
SJP receives interim suspension from Office of Student Conduct

SJP receives interim suspension from Office of Student Conduct

By Spencer Levering, Assistant News Editor • March 19, 2025
Students for Justice in Palestine at Pitt’s leaders received notice that their organization will be placed on an “interim suspension of registration” by Pitt’s Office of Student Conduct on Tuesday morning.
SJP held an emergency meeting in the William Pitt Union to address the potential sanctions SJP is facing.

Pitt seeks to sanction Students for Justice in Palestine, threatens event restrictions

By Spencer Levering, Assistant News Editor • January 31, 2025
The Office of Student Conduct is requiring SJP to complete a conduct hearing. The proposed sanctions include banning the club from hosting events through May 5, an action that may throw the future of pro-Palestinian organizing on campus into question.
Jennifer Seng, deputy chief legal officer for the University, addresses representatives from Pitt’s Greek life regarding new hazing policies.

Pitt addresses new anti-hazing policies

By Alexander Hanna, For The Pitt News • January 30, 2019
Pitt recently adopted a new anti-hazing policy following an update to state law. Members of Greek life met with University administrators Tuesday night to learn about the new policy.
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