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
A portrait of Chancellor Joan Gabel.

Senate Council holds final meeting of semester, recaps recent events

By Anna Kuntz, Senior Staff Writer • May 14, 2024
At the last Senate Council meeting of the semester, Chancellor Joan Gabel discussed safety culture on campus following the Victory Heights construction accident, as well as recapping the year’s accomplishments, including new leadership positions and the passage of six policies.
(Left to right) Student Government Board President Ryan Young, Vice President of Operations Sarah Siddiqui, Vice President of Initiatives Katie Fitzpatrick and Vice President of Policy Sarah Mayer listen to the Senate Council meeting on Thursday in 2700 Posvar Hall.

Senate Council discusses plan for Pitt, student organization updates

By Marissa Kelley, Staff Writer • April 11, 2024

Chancellor Joan Gabel began Thursday’s Senate Council meeting by providing an update on the Plan for Pitt, an initiative launched in the fall of 2021 that clearly outlines the University’s plans in...

Chancellor Joan Gabel congratulates vice provost Joseph McCarthy during the Senate Council meeting in Posvar Hall on Thursday.

Senate council discusses new provost, University updates

By Marissa Kelley, Staff Writer • March 22, 2024

Senate Council President Robin Kear congratulated new provost and senior vice chancellor Joseph McCarthy at Thursday’s Senate Council meeting.  “Another congratulations to Joe McCarthy on becoming...

A member of the Senate Council at Thursday’s meeting in Posvar Hall.

Senate Council discusses Governo Shapiro’s initiatives, SGB plans

By Khushi Rai, Senior Staff Writer • February 16, 2024
Senate Council met Thursday afternoon in room 2700 of Posvar Hall and over Zoom. The Council discussed new initiatives at Pitt and the upcoming Senate plenary and heard reports from the Student Government Board.
Senate Council during its Thursday meeting in Posvar Hall.

Senate Council discusses plan for Pitt, SGB plans

By Marissa Kelley, Staff Writer • January 19, 2024
Senate Council discussed the Plan for Pitt initiative and heard reports from student members of Senate Council at its monthly meeting on Thursday. 
The Senate Council meeting on Thursday, Oct. 12.

Senate council discusses recent UPMC shuttle accident, Pitt funding

By Khushi Rai, Senior Staff Writer • December 8, 2023

David DeJong opened Thursday’s Senate Council meeting by addressing the recent shuttle accident and loss of Emily Watson, the supervisor of the transport department at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.  “We...

The Cathedral of Learning

Senate Council holds first meeting of academic year, discusses summer updates

By Donata Massimiani, Assistant News Editor • September 15, 2023

Chancellor Joan Gabel announced that the search for a new provost is “getting ready to launch” at the first Senate Council meeting of the academic year.  “It’s a full national search — on-campus,...

The Senate Council meeting on Thursday in Posvar Hall.

Senate Council discusses recent public safety concerns

By Alexandra Ross, Assistant News Editor • April 20, 2023
The University Senate Council’s monthly meeting mainly centered on recent public safety and emergency management concerns, including two hoax shooter threats and Tuesday evening’s protest.
Senate Council at their weekly meeting on Thursday in Posvar Hall.

Senate Council discusses ‘anti-trans’ events, Student Government Board election

By Khushi Rai, Staff Writer • March 23, 2023
Senate Council held its monthly meeting on Thursday afternoon in-person in Posvar Hall and over Zoom. The Council discussed the controversial “anti-trans” events and the higher education funding received in Pennsylvania.
Senate Council at its monthly meeting on Wednesday in Posvar Hall.

Senate Council discusses pause on University vaccination requirements, passes drone policy

By Madison Dean, Staff Writer • February 23, 2023
Senate Council held its monthly meeting on Wednesday afternoon where members discussed the University’s success with Black History Month events, University vaccinations and immunizations and a newly passed drone policy.
Load More Stories