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‘Nothing off the table’ in Pitt’s virus control measures, Gallagher says

Vaccination rates continue to climb to 83 percent overall and 92 percent for classroom instructors.

Noncompliance with COVID measures will mean no building access

University plans to start enforcement measures next week, as return rate for weekly tests lags.

Pitt hires independent party to review fetal tissue research practices

D.C. law firm will present its findings to University leadership.

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Faculty question if Flex@Pitt should still be an option

Students and instructors must seek an official accommodation to remain remote.

Kear to form ad hoc committee on child and elder care

New president vows Senate will stay neutral on faculty unionization vote.

School of Education will add undergraduate program in ‘23

Kinloch said equity and justice at the center of planning for the new courses.

Be Fit Pitt on hiatus; University Club Fitness Center now open

Departing faculty leave leadership gap that Dean Kinloch says they’re working to fill.

Supervisor training sessions grew out of Shaping the Workplace

Anyone who supervises employees at Pitt will be required to take the online program.

New director wants Nationality Rooms to explore history

Csoman says important themes run across cultures and decades.

OPINION: Pitt AAUP leader outlines support for faculty union

National group’s ‘”primary concerns include the protection of academic freedom and faculty governance.”

OPINION: Why I oppose the Pitt faculty union (and why you should, too)

GSPIA’s Ilia Murtazashvili says, “Administration has done well, without a union, to deliver for us.”

Pitt athletic events at full capacity, but masks required inside

Alcohol will now be sold at Fitzgerald Field House and Petersen Sports Complex.

Pitt alum gives $20 million to Panther football program

The gift will help fund significant capital improvements and an endowment.

Chancellor Patrick Gallagher at grad picnic

Gallagher’s pay ranks 57th among public university leaders

University of Kentucky president leads the list with $1.77 million in compensation.

‘My heart and my spirit are really full right now’

Black Lives in Focus initiative debuts with public art exhibit on Cathedral lawn.

Pitt welcomed an abundance of new hires and promotions this year

After hiring slow down last year, schools added faculty throughout 2020.

Homecoming activities include Roc Talks, carnival and more

Commencement for class of 2020 delayed again as plans evolve due to the pandemic.

Faculty Affairs hears about new budget model, Black cluster hire

Upcoming issues include “Conflict of Outside Activities” policy and tenure standards.

Boys and Girls Club to open slots for Pitt employees’ children

Carnegie and Lawrenceville locations will each accept up to 20 pre-school children.

Flu shots urged to avoid ‘twindemic’ with COVID-19

Pitt Public Health scientists say influenza immunity waning after low numbers last year.

Two women sitting in decorated parking spot

Parking spots become parks Sept. 17 on Schenley Drive

Center for Creativity helping groups make transformations to promote green spaces.

Also in This Issue:

TECH CORNER: Catching Phish: How to Spot Sophisticated Scams

LIBRARY INSIDER: Medical treasures of the Health Sciences Library System

Bike to campus week planned for Sept. 20-24

Greensburg, Johnstown campuses start year off strong

Open house planned for Titusville’s Manufacturing Assistance Center

Publishing clearinghouse: Book Duet; ‘Do No Harm Guide’; ‘No Study Without Struggle’

Lecture spotlight: Criminal law and social work; ‘Raising the Dead’

Volume 54 |
ISSUE 2: September 10, 2021

‘Nothing off the table’ in Pitt’s virus control measures, Gallagher says