Pitt is requesting a 10 percent increase in its commonwealth appropriations for fiscal year 2007, which begins next July 1. If approved, the $192.8 million request, which was filed with the state government last week, would surpass Pitt’s high-water mark of $178.5 million that was allocated in fiscal year 2002. “We know an overall 10 […]
Legal scholar turns critical eye on U.S. Constitution >
September 29th, 2005Starry-eyed Americans enamored of their Constitution as “the owner’s manual of the greatest form of government the world’s ever known” got a harsh dose of reality this month from a leading legal scholar. The Constitution is a flawed document, misunderstood by historians and abused by the court system, and its selective enforcement depends not on […]
Rising gas prices having little effect at Pitt >
September 29th, 2005When gasoline prices skyrocketed over the summer months, many people began to change their travel and commuting habits. But apparently those people don’t work at Pitt. “Generally, the fuel price increases have not had a material effect on the operations and services provided by Parking, Transportation and Services,” said Joe Phillips, Pitt assistant vice chancellor […]
Experts discuss United Nations reforms >
September 29th, 2005This month’s historic gathering in New York City of world leaders — some 170 strong — to discuss reforming the United Nations produced mixed results, according to most analysts. Experts say the summit fell short of the most ambitious goals laid out by U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan, which were to gain consensus for reform in […]
Day of Caring set for Oct. 7 >
September 29th, 2005There’s still time for staff, faculty and student volunteers to sign up for Pitt’s Oct. 7 Day of Caring. At the 15th annual event more than 400 Pitt volunteers, including family members and friends, are expected to work in surrounding neighborhoods and at local and regional agencies as part of the broader Pitt-United Way campaign, […]
Oak Hill firm sues Pitt >
September 29th, 2005Pitt has been sued by the developer of Oak Hill (formerly known as Allequippa Terrace), an 80-acre public housing residential area adjacent to the upper campus. The civil suit was filed Sept. 19 in Allegheny County Common Pleas Court on behalf of Beacon/Corcoran Jennison (B/CJ) Partners, LLC, a Boston-based residential real estate development company. The […]