‘Make sure that your voice is heard’: Outgoing SGB President and VP look back on their initiatives and time on the board

By Taylor Skibitsky, Staff Writer • April 21, 2026

SGB president Marley Pinsky and vice president Olivia Budike lead the board through initiatives like raising standards for SGB's communication to the student body and pushing for more student advocacy.

SGB passes resolution affirming freedom of speech on campus

By Taylor Skibitsky, Staff Writer • April 15, 2026

Student Government Board passed a resolution detailing freedom of speech on campus at its weekly meeting Tuesday night at Nordy’s Place. 

SGB provides updates on student trustee initiative, will attempt to cooperate with Governor Shapiro

By Taylor Skibitsky, Staff Writer • April 8, 2026

Student Government Board provided updates on its proposed student trustee initiative and expressed concern about recent bus route changes at its weekly meeting Tuesday night at Nordy’s Place. 

SGB discusses new landlord-rating app and Fifth Avenue bus stop issues 

By Addison Quinn, Staff Writer • April 3, 2026

Student Government Board discussed a new landlord-rating app and Fifth Avenue bus line issues at its weekly meeting Tuesday night at Nordy’s Place.

SGB plans campus immigration enforcement rapid response training 

By Taylor Skibitsky, Staff Writer  • March 25, 2026

Student Government Board announced plans for a rapid response training related to the presence of federal agents on campus at its weekly meeting Tuesday night at Nordy’s Place. 

‘You’re the talent we want to keep in Pittsburgh’: Mayor Corey O’Connor encourages students to engage with local government 

By Amanda Buchman, Staff Writer  • March 25, 2026

Mayor Corey O’Connor visited Pitt on Tuesday evening to meet students and encourage their engagement in the broader Pittsburgh community.

‘Knowledge is power:’ Rate Yinz Landlord offers students a voice on Oakland landlords

By Jamese Platt, Senior Staff Writer  • March 23, 2026

Pitt students can now rate and review Oakland landlords using the newly developed website, Rate Yinz Landlord.

Panelists encourage Pitt instructors to clarify AI expectations in the classroom 

By Naomi Weiss, Assistant News Editor  • March 20, 2026

AI is here to stay at the University, but requires proper instruction and discourse, according to Pitt faculty.

SGB provides update on ICE-related ENS alert initiative at weekly meeting 

By Taylor Skibitsky, Staff Writer • March 18, 2026

Student Government Board provided updates on its proposed ICE-related ENS alert initiative during its weekly meeting Tuesday night at Nordy’s Place.

Allegheny County revitalization plans draw support from SGB and urban planning students

By Sydney Krasniewski, Senior Staff Writer • March 17, 2026

Students and student government have expressed support for a new program aimed at revitalizing business districts and supporting local businesses in Allegheny County.