Newly reopened Hillman floors shine with light and space
Work on ground floor, bathrooms, elevators and new entry expected to finish in late 2024.
Senate struggles to deal with consequences of union negotiations, Kear says
Bargaining unit members removed from some policy committees and unit-level budget panels.

Creating connections: Project addresses workplace loneliness
Faculty, staff will be trained to help co-workers feel engaged and valued
Faculty Assembly supports reconsideration of English Language Institute closure
Provost urged to consider range of University-wide services that would be diminished.
Diversity climate survey seeks responses from all parts of Pitt
The Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion hopes results play into strategic plan.

Rec center starting to rise; opening will be in fall 2024
Krantz says the facility will be open to faculty and staff for a fee.
Multi-university grant will broaden Afro-Latin American Studies at Pitt
Center for Latin American Studies will look at African diaspora, racial justice and inclusion.

‘Evil in the Stacks’ podcast haunts library’s horror collection
The limited series from a Pitt Ph.D. candidate delves into comics, films and more.
Title IX likely to revert to pre-Trump rules, Staff Spotlight speaker says
Pitt’s policies on mandatory reporting have some wiggle room, Davis tells group.

Benefits and Welfare Committee approves permanent vaccine policy
Primary COVID vaccination series, but not boosters, required for students, staff and faculty
University Senate elections set for April and May
Incumbent President Kear and Vice President Kanthak plan to run for second terms.

Center for Creativity’s Understory gets official launch
The space in the Cathedral’s basement is geared toward performance arts.
Pitt earns platinum Sustainable Pittsburgh Workplace designation
Nominations now open for three different sustainability awards from the University.
Provost names digital education interim associate provost
When the position is filled permanently, that person also will oversee the Teaching Center.

Dean Kinloch named one of nation’s most impactful education scholars
The ranking looks at those who have the biggest influence on educational practice and policy.