Ambitious master plan for Oakland campus about more than just buildings
The 30-year proposal contains new housing, new rec and athletic facilities and a science/medical corridor. Read more »
Provost Cudd speaks out on her visions for Pitt
Diversity in faculty, staff and students will be one of her top issues. Read more »
Establishing a faculty union faces many hurdles
Organizers hope to get 30 percent of faculty to sign authorization cards by Jan. 22, 2019. Read more »
Grad students, Pitt administration make their cases for and against unionization to PLRB
Week-long hearings will continue through Friday at the Hilton Garden Inn. Read more »
Pitt, UPMC moving ahead with major construction work
New Heart and Transplant Hospital will dramatically change the Oakland skyline. Read more »
Board of Trustees approves new CFO and hears annual report from Gallagher
State Department official Sastry will start in new position on Oct. 22. Read more »
IP policy issues continue to stir debate at Faculty Assembly
Some worry previously signed documents will cause problems in the future. Read more »
Mural project honors history and helps reintegrate juvenile probationers
Pitt–Greensburg professor's Community Arts Reintegration Project takes shape in Mt. Pleasant. Read more »
Budget Policies Committee approves guidelines for Pitt budgeting units
A survey of groups made up of faculty, staff and students helped shape new guidelines. Read more »
Jinx Walton reports to Computer Usage Committee on possible software and technology changes
Password management software, Salesforce and wireless updates among topics discussed. Read more »
Pitt requests 6.5 percent increase from the state for 2019-20
If approved, the funding would follow a 2.8 percent increase in this budget year. Read more »
Dietrich School Advising Center ‘meeting the students where they are’
Dean Blee wants to focus on improving students’ undergraduate experience. Read more »
Get ready for a season of music from Pitt’s ensembles
Concerts kick off this Sunday with the Pitt Choirs Showcase at First Baptist Church. Read more »
International Week to celebrate UCIS 50th anniversary
The celebration kicks off Oct. 13 with events at the Cathedral of Learning. Read more »
Also in This Issue:
SENATE MATTERS: Intellectual property policy still a work in progress
Science 2018 brings in experts from across the U.S.
LIBRARY INSIDER: Is this journal predatory? Check indexing and metrics
New platform helps investors find Pitt innovators
Homecoming marks 50th anniversary of Black Action Society
Pitt seeking 10 percent participation in Make My Trip Count commuting survey
TEACHING AT PITT: Conducting mid-semester teaching surveys
Don’t be left out in the dark; get your free lightbulbs
Publishing Clearinghouse for Oct. 4: Check here for new books, journals and book talks on campus
Higher education headline for Sept. 20-Oct. 4
ALSO OF NOTE — Short takes on faculty and staff accomplishments for Oct. 4