University town hall addresses effects of government shutdown

By Sarah George, Senior Staff Writer • October 24, 2025

Pitt held an hour-long University-wide town hall webinar on Oct. 22 to cover current financial issues facing the University, go over the annual report and answer questions posed by the Pitt community.

Gov. Shapiro proposes flat funding for Pitt and additional money through new funding council

By Katie Hovan, Staff Writer • February 19, 2025

Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed state budget includes flat funding for Pennsylvania’s four state-related universities, with an additional $60 million to be distributed among Pitt, Penn State, Temple and Lincoln through the Performance-Based Funding Council established last July.

In-state tuition discount still in limbo after month-long impasse

By Spencer Levering, Staff Writer • August 27, 2023

For more than 50 years, Pitt has received substantial amounts of money to provide its in-state students with a discounted tuition cost. But this year, appropriations have been significantly delayed, potentially impacting tens of thousands of students.

University Senate Council talks state budget, unionization

By Madeline Gavatorta, Staff Writer • September 14, 2018

The 2019-20 state budget could mean significant shifts in how much students pay for college.

Editorial: Wolf’s budget is progressive, but needs Democratic legislature to pass

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • February 7, 2018

Gov. Tom Wolf unveiled the fourth yearly budget of his term Tuesday — and unlike his previous three, we might actually see it fully passed before the end of the year thanks to the 2018 midterm elections....

Gallagher meets with Gov. Wolf amid Pitt funding uncertainties

By Rachel Glasser and John Hamilton / TPN Staff • October 12, 2017

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf met with Chancellor Patrick Gallagher Thursday morning amid a state budget impasse that's making Pitt's state funding uncertain. Wolf met with Gallagher to "reassure him of...