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鈥榃hat a difference a few weeks can make鈥�: Faculty assembly discusses NIH, NIL federal policy changes聽

By Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer • February 16, 2025

Faculty Assembly met on Wednesday afternoon to discuss NIH funding cuts, athletics policy changes and space engineering program progress.

Emeritus Board of Trustees member settles civil suit against Board

By Katie Hovan, Staff Writer • February 4, 2025

Former Pitt Board of Trustees member John Pelusi and Pitt鈥檚 Board of Trustees have reached a lawful agreement regarding Pelusi鈥檚 legal action against the Board鈥檚 alleged attempts to restrict him from accessing information.

FAFSA delayed for second year, processing to begin in late February

By Emma Wu, Staff Writer • February 4, 2025

The yearly cycle of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid is currently delayed for the second year in a row. Normally, FAFSA opens on October 1 each year but, this year it was delayed until December 1.

Emeritus Board of Trustees member sues board

By Anna Kuntz, Senior Staff Writer • January 17, 2025

Emeritus Board of Trustees member John Pelusi has filed a lawsuit against the Board of Trustees and Chairperson John Verbanac, alleging he was denied access to information related to various actions by the University.

Faculty assembly addresses campus safety concerns in wake of hit-and-run, plans general education reform

By Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer聽 • January 17, 2025

At Tuesday's Faculty Assembly meeting, members discussed pedestrian safety improvements and plans to revamp general education requirements.

Chancellor and Provost office to take control of local antisemitism initiative

By Katie Hovan, Staff Writer • January 5, 2025

President of the Faculty Assembly Robin Kear announced on Dec. 4 the ad hoc committee on antisemitism will move forward under the Chancellor and Provost鈥檚 office. Members of EIADAC initially expressed frustration, but some now support a higher authority takeover.

Antisemitism ad hoc committee鈥檚 future uncertain after decision to halt its formation

By Katie Hovan, Staff Writer • December 4, 2024

On Nov. 20, Pitt鈥檚 Equity, Inclusion and Anti-Discrimination Advocacy Committee (EIADAC) voted to support recommendations to establish an Ad Hoc Committee on Antisemitism. But in an email one week later, Faculty Senate members learned the executive committee is 鈥渘o longer pursuing鈥� the creation of the ad hoc committee.

Grad union announces election date after months of negotiations

By Neel Kamal, Staff Writer • October 30, 2024

On Nov. 18, 19 and 21, the Graduate Student Union will hold its unionization election. If the vote passes, the union will begin its collective bargaining agreement with the University of Pittsburgh. The union plans on fighting for stronger health benefits and pay.

Faculty assembly discusses student safety in the wake of antisemitic attacks on Pitt students

By Ashley O鈥橠oherty, Staff Writer聽聽 • October 11, 2024

Two public safety officials spoke about the recent antisemitic attacks on Jewish Pitt students and highlighted safety services at the monthly Faculty Assembly meeting on Wednesday afternoon.

鈥楾hey don鈥檛 have responses鈥�: Pitt School of Pharmacy lays off 40% of PERU staff

By Colm Slevin, Senior Staff Writer • October 6, 2024

Program Evaluation and Research Unit for the Pitt School of Pharmacy is making some 鈥渘ecessary restructuring鈥� and reducing its staff from 76 employees to 44, cutting 40% of the program鈥檚 current staff. These decisions went into effect on Oct. 4.