A lot of pomp, a lot of circumstance and a little rain
In-person commencements return, spread across several days and different venues.

Chancellor hopes new classification system will help address job creep
Gallagher talks about raises, budgets, returning to campus and more in year-end interview.
Pitt allocated $54.7 million under latest stimulus plan
The Department of Education says at least half must be spent on student aid.
Oversight of proposed RCM budget gets push back from faculty and staff
Staff Council, budget committee resolutions seek more transparency and shared governance input.

Demolition looming for O’Hara Garage and LRDC building
Fencing going up around area that will one day house a new Recreation and Wellness Center.
Plan for Pitt 2025 focuses on people, programs and purpose
Comments sought on draft framework; document will be presented to Board of Trustees in June.
Staff heroes: Despite doubts, Study Lab found benefits in online tutoring
The center is planning for a return to in-person sessions, but will keep some of the new tools.
Staff Council election slate dominated by women
Four vying for presidency to succeed Andy Stephany, who’s served since 2017.

‘Year of …’ initiative will focus on Data and Society in 2021-22
The Data Science Task Force report from last year will serve as a foundation for ideas.
Association recommends vaccines for return to campus; Pitt still undecided
Committee also hears about new Research, Ethics and Society Initiative consulting service.

Judge dismisses students’ suit against Pitt over spring 2020 tuition
Plaintiffs had argued that online learning was “subpar” and student life was not as promised.
Health premiums, prescriptions costs up slightly for next plan year
Employees have until May 28 to enroll; larger FSA rollovers to be allowed again.

Bradford food drive fills the seats at Bromeley Theater
The items collected will go to The Friendship Table and other food pantries in the area.
Swanson School’s Federspiel and others honored at Celebration of Innovation
New awards for Startup, License and Small Business of the Year debuted at this year's ceremony.

Library acquires papers of Kuntu Repertory co-founder Rob Penny
The acquisition adds to Pitt’s collection of influential voices in Black performing arts and culture.