ISSUE 4: October 3, 2025

Nearly 1,300 more first-year students help boost overall enrollment by 4.5%

International student numbers drop 5%; all schools, including regionals, steady or rising.

Faculty members share concerns about closed pools, possibility of fees

Employee access and fee schedule for new rec center still undecided.

‘Harmful language’ on OMETs getting closer scrutiny

Committee discusses how to handle racist, sexist comments on teaching evaluations.

Senate Council president shares deep concerns about proposed higher education ‘compact’

Kanthak calls proposal a ‘threat to academic inquiry’; 7 of 9 schools have rejected White House plan.

Gabel updates trustees on Plan for Pitt 2028

All 2025 initiatives on pace, she says, including Campus Master Plan and new awards.

Chancellor’s base pay in line with several other higher ed leaders

University of Houston president tops Chronicle list at $3.1 million in total compensation.

Facilities leaders old and new give credit to hard-working staff

Zullo brings 29 years of Pitt Facilities experience as she replaces retiring Scott Bernotas.

New Intercultural Competency certificate program hopes to improve communications

Faculty and staff training is available on three levels: Ally, Advocate and Ambassador.

Pickett provides update on goals of the new wellbeing office

‘It is important that we lean into the values we have always prioritized.’

Summit invites academics, experts to Pitt to discuss future of emerging technologies

GFCC, Council on Competitiveness deliver first in-person U.S. event of its kind on Oct. 19-21.

Lasting Lessons: Career-defining moments

A change in direction led to fulfilling work at Pitt.

As government shutdown persists, Pitt Research plays waiting game on funding

CHIPS Act-based security training for NIH, NSF grants outlined to committee.

‘Scholars in Exile’ exhibit shows frailty of academic freedom

The portraits are of international faculty and researchers put at risk for speaking out.

Adam Lee shares his love of lab work, teaching and administrative tasks

Vice provost for undergraduate studies outlines route to current job at Staff Council Coffee.

Higher ed timeline: Universities asked to adopt Trump agenda for better funding

Judge rules threat of deportations infringed on rights of foreign students, scholars.

Campus Sustainability Month celebrates Pitt success, offers walks, forums, celebrations

Coolfood Pledge reflects University’s commitment to sustainable dining practices.

Horror Studies continues to grow at Pitt with new center

Acquisition of Romero collection in 2017 was just the start of scholarly work on the genre.

Homecoming 2025 starts Oct. 23, but register now

Events will include tours of new rec center and renovated Hillman Library.

Panthers to retire No. 97 in honor of NFL great Aaron Donald

Pitt Hall of Famer's contributions will be celebrated at the Nov. 15 game against Notre Dame.

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ISSUE 4: October 3, 2025

Nearly 1,300 more first-year students help boost overall enrollment by 4.5%