University Times

On Sept. 17 — Constitution Day — Pitt’s School of Law helped meet the University’s federally mandated obligation to hold events that further understanding of the U.S. Constitution — with a twist. “You might expect that we’d be talking about the high-profile cases such as those involving the Second Amendment right to bear arms or […]

BRADFORD — The students in criminal justice professor Tony Gaskew’s Crime Scene Investigation I class exchange their backpacks for safety goggles and bright purple latex gloves as they await his introduction to the day’s work in the lab of Pitt Bradford’s brand-new crime scene investigation (CSI) house. They know they’ll be assigned a new case […]

It’s time to get those jogging shoes out of the closet and join Pitt’s latest Fitness for Life health initiative. Sponsored by the Department of Health and Physical Education and the Benefits office, the “Pitt Steps It Up” walking challenge is a six-week, pedometer-based program for faculty and staff at the five campuses and the […]

The Cathedral of Learning and Stephen Foster Memorial will become colorful lighted sculptures next month as part of the Pittsburgh 250 Festival of Lights. Two different designs will transform the buildings during the month-long festival. With six area buildings featuring artistic lighting installations and 15 others enhancing their existing lighting, the Pittsburgh festival is being […]

In the aftermath of a shouting match between coaches at a national debate tournament that drew international attention online, Pitt has announced that communication professor Shanara Reid-Brinkley, director of the University’s debate team, will not act as a debate tournament coach or travel with competitive debate teams this academic year. In addition, Pitt will not […]

A lack of a quorum at the Sept. 17 Staff Association Council meeting prevented a vote on a proposal to eliminate term limits for SAC officers. Action by the full membership was tabled until SAC’s Oct. 15 meeting. SAC bylaws require a quorum of three-fifths of the group’s full members for votes or official action […]