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Jill McDonnell painted Laura Andrea, a girl from Bolivia whose favorite color is pink. Courtesy of Jill McDonnell

Making memories: Pitt students paint portraits for underprivileged children

Jill McDonnell surveyed a set of portrait pictures laid out on a Hillman Library table and picked her next art subject based on their name and favorite color — the only information provided with the...

Rob Rutenbar will begin as senior vice chancellor for research starting in July. Photo courtesy of University of Pittsburgh

Pitt hires Rob A. Rutenbar as first senior vice chancellor for research

The University of Pittsburgh hired The University of Pittsburgh hired Rob A. Rutenbar Monday as the first senior vice chancellor for research, a new position that will oversee and integrate research...

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Interactive crime map: March 31 – April 6

By The Pitt News Staff April 9, 2017

March 31 2:55 p.m. Posvar Hall 230 S. Bouquet St., Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Pitt police responded to a report of a stolen coat. An investigation is pending. 3:40 p.m. Public Saftey Building 3412 Forbes...

Pitt Tonight named Andrew Dow the next host of the late-night talk show. John Hamilton | Contributing Editor

Pitt Tonight announces Andrew Dow as new host

For a show that is only wrapping up its second season, “Pitt Tonight” is already at the end of an era. “Pitt Tonight” announced on Twitter Wednesday that first-year Andrew Dow will be the next...

Mike Posner is headlining Bigelow Bash on Sunday, April 9. (Ralph Arvesen/Zuma Press/TNS)

Bigelow Bash preview

By Caoline Bourque / Staff Writer April 5, 2017

Acrobats will juggle and flip alongside musicians and food truck vendors on Bigelow Boulevard Sunday as crowds take over the street at Bigelow Bash. Bigelow Boulevard will transform into a festival...

Student Government Board discussed adding a reading day to Pitt's academic schedule during its weekly meeting on Tuesday, April 4. Stephen Caruso | Assistant Visual Editor

SGB pushes reading day initiative

By Nolan Roosa / Staff Writer April 5, 2017

With only two meetings left in the semester, SGB made strides on Tuesday night to institute changes for the next academic school year, outlining future changes to the governing code and pushing their reading...

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Interactive crime map: March 23 – March 30

By The Pitt News Staff April 2, 2017

March 23 12:10 p.m. Ruskin Hall 120 Ruskin Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15213: Pitt police cited two students for marijuana/disorderly conduct. 11:43 a.m. Music Building 4337 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15213:...

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Pitt wraps up eighth RecycleMania

By Ashwini Sivaganesh / News Editor March 30, 2017

Some students walking through the parking lot between the William Pitt Union and Towers Patio Wednesday morning said they thought they were witnessing a remake of “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.” A...

Pitt extended paid parental leave to staff on Wednesday, a benefit faculty has had since 2008. Meghan Sunners | Assistant Visual Editor

Paid parental leave extended to Pitt staff

The University announced the first paid parental leave program for staff on Wednesday, providing four consecutive weeks of paid leave to new mothers and fathers. The new benefit, which is available...

Kenyon Bonner won an award the Maurice Cleveland Waltersdorf Award from Washington & Jefferson College, his alma mater. Evan Meng | Staff Photographer

Alma mater honors Bonner with leadership award

Washington & Jefferson College honored 1994 grad Kenyon Bonner Tuesday night for the leadership he’s displayed in his 13 years at Pitt. Bonner, Pitt’s vice provost and dean of students, received...

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