Teaching heroes: Gender Studies’ Beaulieu encourages diverse views
Challenging long-held beliefs creates “a lot of epiphanies in the classes,” she says. Read more »
Faculty union effort headed for PLRB hearing over size of bargaining unit
Ruling says Pitt must give USW list of employees it submitted to labor board. Read more »
Bigelow Boulevard work and closing set to begin Nov. 1
Board of Trustees committee approves six projects, including lease at PAA space for LRDC. Read more »
Pitt forging stronger relationships in India
Three memorandums of understanding signed during chancellor’s visit. Read more »
Fighting racism requires tough talks, Diversity Retreat speakers say
Attendees urged to get out of their comfort zones to achieve real and lasting inclusion. Read more »
Rabbi won’t be using the ‘H’ word in his fight against extremism
Tree of Life leader speaks at race summer institute about hate. Read more »
Staff Council elects officers using new extended voting
Stephany to return as president; Doty wins executive vice president slot. Read more »
Awards from dB-SERC helping transform science education
Targeting specific groups of students creates more diverse classrooms, program director Singh says. Read more »
Increased income distribution from endowment to fund student aid
Board’s Investment Committee action will add $7.5 million to new affordability programs. Read more »
Staff Council goes to the dogs at Cathedral
Faculty and staff get a chance to pet some pleasant pooches for therapy. Read more »
Board of Trustees set to vote on chairperson-elect
Thomas Richards will be in line to replace Eva Tansky Blum next year. Read more »
Incoming freshmen can now ‘Connect’ with Pitt online and on campus
New optional two-day sessions start today in Oakland, with 350 students at each. Read more »
Composting coming to a University site near you
Ernest Robinson has been testing out the next step in Pitt sustainability plan at the Eureka Building. Read more »
Pitt Night at PNC Park returns for fifth year on July 20
Get tickets online now to get a Pitt-themed baseball hat. Read more »
Tell us what’s new for 2019-20 school year
University Times seeks input from all departments for start-of-year story. Read more »
Also in This Issue:
State budget, with 2 percent increase for Pitt, awaits action by Senate, governor
Pitt–Johnstown first Pa. college to earn Audubon certification
Faculty in psychiatry and social work win annual Manners Awards