Pitt institutes hiring freeze at least through June in response to funding uncertainties
Departments also being asked to reduce non-compensation expenses, including nonessential travel and discretionary supplies.
Jeremy Berg is helping keep researchers nationwide up to date
The Pitt Health Sciences official and former Science editor in unique position to unofficially track funding upheavals.
Higher ed update: NIH cuts still on hold; ‘Dear Colleague’ letter challenged
Trump administration pulls funds from Columbia University, threatens schools for ‘illegal protests.’
Faculty and staff access to Trees, Bellefield pools remains a concern
Uncertainty looms about fees for new Recreation and Wellness Center.
Some universities, but not Pitt, moving ahead to eliminate diversity offices
Lawsuit by NEA and ACLU challenges ‘Dear Colleague’ letter as violation of free speech.
Chilled-water plant renovations accommodate current, future demands
Upgrade to half-century-old Posvar Hall infrastructure includes stormwater-capturing element.
Pitt once again sixth in NIH funding, according to annual list
Possible cuts would impact the $661.2 million Pitt receives for 1,238 grants.
Pitt Works: Pitou helps link researchers and companies
Director of Office of Industry & Economic Partnerships brings years of experience.
Trades unions’ negotiations in ninth month; SEIU ratifies contract
The one-year deal with service employees recognizes fear of federal funding cuts.
USW members from Pitt detail potential impacts of federal cuts
Representatives Deluzio and Lee say researchers need to make sure lawmakers hear them.
Pitt, CMU back out as hosts of 2025 science writers conference
University cites ‘need for fiscal prudence while we evaluate the evolving landscape.’
Speaker whose 2023 Pitt appearance sparked protests is coming back
Michael Knowles, sponsored by College Republicans, will give talk at O’Hara Student Center on April 7.
HR already working on involuntary separation issues raised by Staff Council
Group says consistent guidance needed for both employees and their supervisors.
Research should impact communities, speaker says
Perry encourages academics to focus on community engaged scholarship.
Gen Ed Task Force using Penn State, Arizona and SUNY–Buffalo as comparisons
Each uses university-wide content review committees of faculty and staff specialists.
‘Blair Witch Project’ archive finds home in Pitt Horror Studies
The 1999 film pioneered a new marketing strategy using fake news accounts.