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
Diego Chaves-Gnecco: Caring for all kids

Diego Chaves-Gnecco: Caring for all kids

By Alexandra Ross, Senior Staff Writer • April 18, 2022
The most satisfying moments of Dr. Diego Chaves-Gnecco’s 20-year career as a Pittsburgh pediatrician come when his patients grow up and come back to visit him — sometimes, with kids of their own.
Alex Officer: Molding the next proud Pitt men

Alex Officer: Molding the next proud Pitt men

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor • April 17, 2022
Cancer dashed Alex Officer’s dreams of one day playing in the NFL. Rather than dwelling on it, Officer has taken the opportunity to try and become the next great college football coach and mold the next proud Pitt men.
Todd Hartman: Finding his voice

Todd Hartman: Finding his voice

By Zack Gibney, Senior Staff Writer • April 14, 2022
After 63 years as the band announcer, Clayton Hartman felt that it was time to step aside. His eventual successor? Todd Hartman, son of the Pitt band icon, who has made the position his own.
Ward Allebach: Rolling with the punches

Ward Allebach: Rolling with the punches

By Charlie Taylor • April 13, 2022
Ward Allebach is a major force behind sustainability at Pitt, but beyond his groundbreaking work, students also know him for his passion, humility and Hawaiian shirts. Seth Bush, a 2012 Pitt alumnus, still keeps in touch with Allebach and thinks fondly of his wardrobe
Colleen Krajewski: The care people deserve

Colleen Krajewski: The care people deserve

By Diana Velasquez, Culture Editor • April 11, 2022
The journey into gynecology, obstetrics and family planning for Dr. Colleen Krajewski began with the promise of free pizza as a young medical student.
Danielle Andrews-Brown: Helping students grow

Danielle Andrews-Brown: Helping students grow

By Donata Massimiani, Staff Writer • April 10, 2022
Danielle Andrews-Brown left her native Trinidad and Tobago after graduating high school and immigrated to the U.S. for what would eventually become a successful career as an environmental scientist, academic adviser and professor at Pitt.
Kathy Gallagher: Bridging the two Oaklands

Kathy Gallagher: Bridging the two Oaklands

By Stephen Thompson, Sports Editor • April 7, 2022
Kathy Gallagher is a rare combination — both a Pitt and Penn State graduate. After completing her undergraduate degree in elementary education in State College, she returned home to Oakland and obtained a masters degree in library sciences at Pitt.
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