Editorial | Pitt should have never given us the choice of in-person or online classes

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • August 24, 2021

Pitt’s last-minute decision to give us the option between remote and in-person classes is half-baked, noncommittal and puts unnecessary stress on both students and professors who shouldn’t have to make this choice in the first place.

Students concerned about online learning, burnout during spring semester

By Betul Tuncer, Staff Writer • January 18, 2021

As the spring semester begins, many students are preparing for classes and move-in while still being impacted by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Students shared their thoughts and concerns regarding housing, classes and other topics about the spring semester.

SGB hopeful for update on in-person classes later this week

By Nathan Fitchett, Staff Writer • September 9, 2020

With in-person classes set to begin Monday, Student Government Board President Eric Macadangdang said the board has still not received official word from Pitt’s administration about the start of classes, but is hopeful for an announcement later this week.

Opinion | Broaden your horizons with online classes

By Josh Beylinson, Staff Columnist • August 20, 2020

When Pitt transitioned to online classes this past spring, many students didn’t like the change and were turned off of the idea of online learning. But online classes aren’t as bad as they might seem, staff columnist Josh Beylinson argues.

Pitt announces no in-person classes until at least Sept. 14

By Rebecca Johnson, News Editor • August 19, 2020

Provost Ann Cudd said in a Wednesday afternoon email that there will be no in-person classes on Monday, extending online learning until at least Sept. 14 to allow for all students to start in-person classes at the same time.

Students, faculty adjust to online finals

By Elise Roessner, Staff Writer • April 19, 2020

Pitt students may have to hold study groups over Zoom instead of in Hillman library this April, but finals will still be conducted as the semester draws to a close.

Students, professors complete first day of online classes

By Elise Roessner, Staff Writer • March 23, 2020

Virtual instruction began at the University on Monday after an extended break. Professors are utilizing a variety of platforms that the University has provided, ranging from Panopto, an online lecture system, to Zoom, a video-conferencing program that allows professors to teach in real time.

Pitt addresses technology concerns ahead of start of online classes

By Rebecca Johnson, Senior Staff Writer • March 19, 2020

With classes set to resume on Monday, Pitt’s faculty has scrambled to shift courses over to an online format. This rapid transition has left some IT personnel questioning whether Pitt’s website can handle the amount of traffic.

Editorial: Online classes could help make college more affordable

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • January 8, 2020

It could also lead to a change in the way we charge students for gen eds and other classes offered in person, making Pitt more affordable and therefore more attractive to a more economically diverse group of students.