sexual harassment Archives

Report finds Pitt business professor engaged in ‘non-consensual sexual contact’ at previous Michigan State job

By Rebecca Johnson and Alexandra Ross • March 3, 2023

According to a report made public this year, a professor in Pitt’s Katz School of Business “engaged in non-consensual sexual contact” with multiple people at his previous job at Michigan State University. In July, he started a new job at Pitt.

Editorial | Cuomo’s apology is insufficient, irrelevant

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • March 3, 2021

Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s misconduct cannot be remedied by a makeshift apology.

Title IX office discusses resources, training under new federal regulations

By Natalie Frank and Rebecca Johnson • October 23, 2020

Pitt administrators and a panel of experts discussed new Title IX regulations and their effect on the University at the Thursday afternoon panel “Unpacking the New Title IX Regulations.”

Title IX releases data, holds first-ever town hall

By Emily Wolfe, News Editor • October 1, 2019

Title IX coordinator Katie Pope said at the sparsely-attended town hall that the office hopes to “be more present” on campus starting this year.

Editorial: Hosting Louis C.K. reflects badly on Pittsburgh

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • January 28, 2019

Louis C.K.’s presence in Pittsburgh — and the entire tour — was a mistake and an insult to women in comedy and in the audience.

Opinion | Gillette commercial deserves attention, thought

By Anne Marie Yurik, Staff Columnist • January 28, 2019

Gillette’s newest commercial poses a question that upset America’s men, even though it is one women face every day: Is this the best you can be?

DeVos’ proposal hurts survivors of sexual assault

By Anne Marie Yurik, Senior Staff Columnist • November 26, 2018

Even though Title IX is usually meant to protect the victims of sexual assault, DeVos' new plan, which tries to protect those accused over the victims, is a step backward.

Oakland business owners say “No More” to sexual harassment

By Sam Weber | Staff Writer • June 13, 2018

Along Oakland Avenue from Sennott Street to Forbes Avenue, local businesses and organizations came out Tuesday afternoon to celebrate a new partnership between the Southwestern PA Says No More initiative...

Communication department undervalues women, dean says after review

By Janine Faust / Assistant News Editor • March 22, 2018

The dean of the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences said Thursday that previous investigations and a recent survey of the department of communication have revealed an environment where women remain undervalued. “The...

Editorial: Meehan confuses ‘soul mate’ and sexual assault

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • January 25, 2018

U.S. Rep. Patrick Meehan sat on the House Ethics Committee for three terms, investigating several representatives’ alleged violations of the law and ensuring members maintained proper conduct — until...