iSSUE 14: March 16, 2026

Pitt’s funding from NIH remains stable; ranked at 7th for 2024-25

All six schools of the health sciences were in the top 20 for their fields.

Health Sciences Master Plan presentation generates questions from CUPS committee

Planning, finance officials discuss space consolidations, relationship to larger campus plan.

Gabel tells state House that tuition hike likely without funding increase

Pitt, which has gotten the same amount since 2019, has requested 3.7% more.

Negotiations ongoing with staff, faculty and grad workers unions

Protections sought against warrantless searches in private offices; economic issues still ahead.

Showcase will highlight experiential learning projects throughout Pitt

Faculty and students will discuss their experiences and resources available.

Married team walks the walk with PopSoles and Push2Spin inventions

Emerging Innovator award has helped plastic surgery professors open more doors.

Judge pauses federal requirement for schools to report new admissions data

Pitt was on track to meet March 18 deadline, but welcomes extension.

Mini-Grant Program facilitates innovative approaches to promote wellbeing

Projects focus on human flourishing, prison literacy, global networking and more.

Forum to explore how Pittsburgh and Pitt factor in artificial intelligence explosion

DataSci+AI Forum features perspectives from researchers, industry leaders.

Benefits committee members raise variety of health insurance concerns

Summary sought of how plans have changed and how they compare to those at other schools.

Event hopes to inject learning sciences into AI and other technologies

The April 22 convening of higher ed and high school officials is part on an ongoing effort.

These chancellor’s staff awardees keep the focus on people

Jorden King and Zach Davis work on making connections for students and others.

Chancellor’s Distinguished Awards honor 16 faculty

Annual honors recognize work in public service, research and teaching.

Fifth Avenue lane shift just one traffic change to look out for

Parkway East work now moves between Penn Hills and Monroeville.

Work continues to improve safety and accessibility of Recreation and Wellness Center

Committee discusses facility usage, possible improvements and pedestrian-related concerns.

Higher ed update: Student visas down 35.6%; Pitt only saw 4% drop

Ohio State quickly names new president after leader steps down in scandal.

Cathedral Café closed till this fall for extensive back-of-house modernization

Saxby’s Coffee in Cathedral to remain open; other dining options available throughout campus.

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iSSUE 14: March 16, 2026

Pitt’s funding from NIH remains stable; ranked at 7th for 2024-25