ISSUE 23: August 3, 2026

From new dorm to historic preservation, construction projects abound this summer

Office of Planning, Design and Construction working on hillside landscaping, Posvar and residence hall renovations.

University response takes measured approach to chancellor-appointed group’s recommendations.

University stays away from Working Group’s recommendation on antisemitism definition.

Jewish members of Pitt community, AAUP and Justice for Palestine groups represented.

Children of faculty and staff can move in a day earlier on Aug. 14.

Staff are encouraged, but not required, to complete form, which is due by Aug. 7.

Since Canvas incident, the University has made some changes to limit access to outside apps.

Dan Bain works with Pitt’s Water Collaboratory to research health effects of sewer overflows, runoff.

Variation of onboarding process offers sessions on specific topics, online videos and resources.

Year also included construction of Stephen Foster Memorial and changes in student government.

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ISSUE 23: August 3, 2026