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Pitt professor Tymofiy Mylovanov helps Ukraine ‘move into the future’

By Alexandra Ross, Senior Staff Writer • April 12, 2022

Tymofiy Mylovanov, an associate professor of economics at Pitt, returned to Ukraine mere days before the February invasion by Russia.

Opinion | A nuclear weapons paradox has changed conflict forever

By Livia LaMarca, Staff Columnist • March 24, 2022

Nuclear weapons have changed war and conflict as we know it.

Opinion | What Russia has done in a month, will take lifetimes to undo

By Harsh Hiwase, Staff Columnist • March 23, 2022

Russia has gone beyond the point of return by invading Ukraine, with consequences likely to affect the country for generations.

‘Being Ukrainian and being a student’: Ukrainian Pitt students reflect on war

By Clare Sheedy, Contributing Editor • March 20, 2022

Returning from spring break, Ukrainian Pitt students reflected on the Russia-Ukraine war and their family’s safety.

‘Proud to be Ukrainian’: Hundreds gather Downtown in support of Ukraine

By Pamela Smith, Contributing Editor • February 28, 2022

Hundreds of people rallied Sunday evening in downtown Pittsburgh in support of Ukraine, waving flags, praying and singing the Ukrainian national anthem.

Photos: Protest against Russian invasion of Ukraine

By Pamela Smith, Visual Editor • February 25, 2022

More than 20 protesters sang Ukraine’s national anthem, chanted “hands off Ukraine' and carried signs saying “stop Putin” Friday afternoon at the Cathedral Lawn, in a show of solidarity for the recently-invaded nation.

Pitt’s Russia, Ukraine clubs come together to protest Russian invasion

By Punya Bhasin, Assistant News Editor • February 25, 2022

More than 20 protesters sang Ukraine’s national anthem, chanted “hands off Ukraine' and carried signs saying “stop Putin” Friday afternoon at the Cathedral Lawn in a show of solidarity for the recently-invaded nation.

Editorial | The Olympics needs an age floor for competitors

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • February 21, 2022

The Olympics need to place age minimums for competitors to help prevent the potential for abuse.

France wins World Cup

By Ben Zimmer, For The Pitt News • July 18, 2018

The 2018 FIFA World Cup came to a close Sunday as France defeated Croatia 4-2 to claim its second World Cup trophy.

World Cup recap: Brazil struggles, England and Belgium impress

By Trent Leonard | Senior Staff Writer • June 27, 2018

Since the FIFA World Cup kicked off in Russia June 14, there have been a number of surprising and exciting results — as expected from such a high-stakes global competition. Between upsets, underachieving...