Pitt professionals reaffirm importance of vaccines despite political distrust

By Addison Quinn, Staff Writer • October 15, 2025

Amidst a landscape of political distrust and misinformation, medical professionals at Pitt are navigating challenges in vaccine administration.

Senate Council discusses potential COVID-19 vaccine requirement for spring semester

By Millicent Watt, Assistant News Editor • October 18, 2021

Chancellor Patrick Gallagher said Pitt is discussing ways to enforce COVID-19 vaccination — for as early as the spring semester — such as tying vaccination status to student enrollment or faculty employment.

Pitt adds 78 new COVID-19 cases since Aug. 27

By Martha Layne, Assistant News Editor • September 9, 2021

Pitt officials said 56 students and 22 faculty and staff members tested positive for COVID-19 over the course of a 10-day period from Aug. 27 through Sept. 7. The report also said 89% of undergraduate students has uploaded proof of a COVID-19 vaccine.

Editorial | Pitt should have never given us the choice of in-person or online classes

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • August 24, 2021

Pitt’s last-minute decision to give us the option between remote and in-person classes is half-baked, noncommittal and puts unnecessary stress on both students and professors who shouldn’t have to make this choice in the first place.

Senate Council passes resolution urging vaccine requirement for fall

By Allison Radziwon, Staff Writer • May 26, 2021

As universities across the nation make decisions on a possible COVID-19 vaccine requirement, Chancellor Patrick Gallagher said COVID-19 vaccination rates of Pitt students and faculty will affect the University’s planning for the fall semester.

Opinion | Public schools should only permit vaccine exemptions for medical reasons

By Leah Mensch, Senior Staff Columnist • April 14, 2019

For the safety of all children, public schools should limit their vaccine exemptions to medical conditions only.

Editorial: Let’s talk about measles

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • February 13, 2019

States must equip children with access to vaccinations and the resources to reverse misinformation while closing loopholes that allow families to opt out of vaccination requirements for personal reasons.