Kathy Humphrey has a commitment ‘to improve the lives of others’
Senior vice chancellor for engagement honored at Equipoise luncheon.

Pedestrian and traffic safety in Oakland are everyone’s concern
Readers respond with several suggestions to improve our streets after fatal accident.
Pitt closely monitoring Coronavirus outbreak; no cases reported here
Anyone with symptoms who has traveled to Hubei region of China should get checked immediately.

Pitt makes financial commitment to ambitious Victory Heights
Non-revenue sports and band will see the biggest impact from planned new facilities.
Questions surround death of student struck by bus
Pedestrian safety an ongoing concern. What changes would you like to see?

Policy Office hopes to improve communication early in the process
Approval of Pennsylvania Residency Policy gave officials insight to potential problems.
Pitt paid law firm Ballard Spahr $1 million in 2019
The lawyers have been central in ongoing unionization disputes.

Ask the UTimes: Is free speech a new issue on campus?
Fear of Russian ideology and labor unions caused a stir as early as 1920s
Ex-Pitt Police officer Rosfeld sues University, chief and Humphrey
Shooter in Antwon Rose death claims he was fired unfairly after making 2018 arrest.

Property Watch: New home for LRDC; video rendering of Bigelow
Marathon station on Forbes closes permanently; no word on what will go in that space.
Gender parity improving for women professors, report says
Study, which Pitt does every three years, looked at internal and external comparisons.

Flex-time and telecommuting top priorities at listening sessions, DeJong says
Staff Council plans panel discussion on Feb. 20 about flexible work arrangements.
Reading group celebrates ‘Pittsburgh School of Feminist Philosophy’
Pitt’s program has “a great history of cultivating feminist thought,” grad student leader says.

University requesting 5.5 percent funding increase from state
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Provost’s office working on student leave of absence policy
Educational Policies committee also hears update on Canvas rollout.

Program to help navigate student loan forgiveness coming to Pitt
Savi offers free checkup digital tool; TIAA will cover fees for more involved income-driven repayment plans.
Senate Council announces upcoming spring 2020 events, priorities
Annual plenary on March 24 will focus on mental health issues.
Pitt’s response to sexual misconduct survey taking shape
New office to address issue; advisory council named; first seed funding handed out.

Port Authority seeks input on public transit issues
Free wi-fi coming to all buses; mobile payment app rolling out soon.