ISSUE 11: February 2, 2026

While most were snug at home, Pitt crews were tackling the wicked winter weather

Essential personnel — from groundskeepers, custodians, police, dining team and more — showed up during storm.

New Trivedi Institute will help bring biomedical discoveries in space down to earth

Former astronaut Kate Rubins will lead Pitt's newest research endeavor, funded by local entrepreneur.

Department of Education drops final appeal of ‘Dear Colleague’ letter injunction

The memo caused many schools to alter race-conscious curriculum and services.

New $53.5M donation will help bring musculoskeletal research into patients’ lives

Bethel Family Foundation has now given nearly $100M to Pitt since 2018.

FAIR funding model to recover research expenditures would take time to implement

Mike Holland outlines proposal to replace current indirect cost model, instead of 15% caps.

Rory Cooper came to Pitt for a three-year stint and never left

HERL director tells Staff Council event that University needs more ‘world-class team research.’

Students and alumni voice hopes for new social work dean

Leader sought with practical and academic experience to lead school into future.

New biography explores August Wilson’s passion for Hill District life and culture

Veteran history professor Laurence Glasco finds unexpected inspiration in playwright’s life.

Senate president updates Faculty Assembly on SGB collaboration, recent committee work

Kanthak to represent Pitt at conference on public trust in higher education, faculty governance.

First project of updated Campus Master Plan likely residence hall in Ruskin lot

Trustees set to vote on 400-bed dorm in May; planning includes evaluating parking needs.

Provost updates Senate Council on collective bargaining progress, welcomes new mayor

Kanthak lauds conversation on student governing bodies, encourages grace in winter weather.

EIADAC discusses change in purchasing policy language from ‘underrepresented groups’ to ‘small and local suppliers'

Senate president suggests more direct committee involvement for equity-oriented policies.

Higher ed timeline: Pittsburgh universities making news with innovations

Texas freezes H-1B visa hirings at state schools; Florida moving in same direction.

Teaching at Pitt: When to let students use AI — and when to say no

A faculty guide to navigating the biggest challenge in higher education today.

Acrisure Stadium will reduce seating capacity for Pitt home games

AD Greene says move is designed to ‘deliver a more intimate, electric game day experience.’

Black History Month celebrates 100 years of annual observance

Enter nominations for Community Champion awards through Feb. 4.

Also in This Issue:

Staff Matters: Staff Council officers support SGB resolution on Pitt’s international community

Let the UTimes know who retired in the past several months

Health Sciences Library plans seminar on ‘Combating Health Misinformation’

Join in making a Climate Change Quilt on Feb. 10

European Union Film Festival continues through Feb. 7

Pitt–Greensburg receives first TRIO Student Support Services grant

Horror Studies Working Group hosts Queer Horror conference

Closing of Amazon Go stores won’t impact Pitt’s ‘Just Walk Out’ locations

Nominations open for Women in Public Safety Awards ahead of March expo

Volume 58|
ISSUE 11: February 2, 2026

While most were snug at home, Pitt crews were tackling the wicked winter weather

New Trivedi Institute will help bring biomedical discoveries in space down to earth

Department of Education drops final appeal of ‘Dear Colleague’ letter injunction

New $53.5M donation will help bring musculoskeletal research into patients’ lives

FAIR funding model to recover research expenditures would take time to implement

Rory Cooper came to Pitt for a three-year stint and never left

Students and alumni voice hopes for new social work dean

New biography explores August Wilson’s passion for Hill District life and culture

Senate president updates Faculty Assembly on SGB collaboration, recent committee work

First project of updated Campus Master Plan likely residence hall in Ruskin lot

Provost updates Senate Council on collective bargaining progress, welcomes new mayor

EIADAC discusses change in purchasing policy language from ‘underrepresented groups’ to ‘small and local suppliers'

Higher ed timeline: Pittsburgh universities making news with innovations

Teaching at Pitt: When to let students use AI — and when to say no

Acrisure Stadium will reduce seating capacity for Pitt home games

Black History Month celebrates 100 years of annual observance

Also in This Issue:

Nikhil Bajaj receives NSF CAREER Award

Maureen Lichtveld again named a National Academy of Medicine councilor

Jonathan Fuller named a 2029 Greenwall Faculty Scholar

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