Students are back, but are they in the classroom?
Vaccination rates on campus continue to climb as Pitt pauses required in-person learning.

Despite COVID challenges, provost excited for new semester
Cudd says work also moving ahead on new budget model with final details being ironed out.
Union’s impact on shared governance is a big question
For now, the University Senate is remaining neutral on the faculty vote.

New Honors College dean wants to give students more input
Expanding scholar communities and creating a student council among her goals.

Boys and Girls Club to open slots for Pitt employees’ children
Carnegie and Lawrenceville locations will each accept up to 20 pre-school children.

WHAT’S NEW: Salk Hall project wrapping up as Hillman moves to phase 3
LRDC demolition should be completed by October; Bradford and Greensburg projects underway.
Meeting organizers face decision on in-person, remote or hybrid
Each has its benefits and challenges; most seem to be leaning toward virtual for now.

Year of Data and Society will focus on people
Some events are already planned including sessions on funding opportunities.
In-person classes will proceed at 3 regionals; Johnstown offers virtual
Smaller campuses and less public foot traffic cited at Greensburg, Bradford and Titusville.

Bradford and Titusville face new year with new leadership
Construction projects are keeping both regional campuses busy.
Here’s the Plan (for Pitt): Q&A
Why do we have a strategic plan? And now that we have one — what happens?

Cathedral lawn art exhibit kicks off Black Lives in Focus
The Say Her Name memorial gown and Black Built Pitt events also planned this fall.
Pitt in the making: Photojournalism got its first shot at academia here
Luke Swank told his students that they “must take things as they find them.”

BBQ truck, locally sourced tacos and pizza new to Pitt’s dining menu
Student-run Saxbys coffee stands set to open in early September in Cathedral and Hillman.
Chancellor’s Awards for Staff honor nine Pitt employees
Recognition given for engagement, equity efforts, student impact and more.

ICYMI: Here’s the latest on parking and commuting options
The key is flexibility as many people return to campus part-time.
Administrative changes you may have missed over the summer
Pitt lost a senior vice chancellor and regional president and gained two new deans.