Issue 23: July 14, 2025

Heinz Chapel spire freed from scaffolding after multi-year restoration

Intricate work involved removing copper cladding, repairing it and returning it to original positions.

2025-26 budget includes 2.5% raises for some; tuition hikes for all

Unlike many schools, Pitt has not instituted specific cuts or other drastic measures.

$1.6 million gift fuels research into how AI, energy sector changes affect workforce

Morgan Frank part of Pitt-CMU-MIT project based on collecting jobs data from states, counties.

Pitt’s move to close diversity office follows trend among American universities

Office of Institutional Engagement and Wellbeing evolved from ‘Dear Colleague’ working group.

Dissolution of OEDI ‘disappointing, but not unexpected’

Senate, staff leaders expect Pitt to fulfill core principles despite federal directives.

Professor encounters joy amidst fear when war erupts during Israel visit

Academic Exchange trip takes nerve-racking, eye-opening turn for Ilia Murtazashvili.

Pinkney says Pitt has no current plans to offer early retirement

Several other universities have instituted voluntary and involuntary separation programs.

Pitt investment officer addresses questions about endowment management

Budget committee asks Choudry about what public information is available about portfolio.

Law and med school staff members joined half-century club in 2024-25

The two women are among several hitting milestone anniversaries at Pitt.

Federal budget policy bill poses challenges for higher ed

Trump signs plan that cuts or caps some loans, expands Pell Grants, and much more.

Department of Medicine researcher finds silver lining after supplemental NIH grant canceled

Funding for ‘superbug’ research spared, while school replaces grad-assistant funding for Daria Van Tyne's project.

Higher ed update: Harvard continues to find itself in crosshairs

Senate subcommittee proposes smaller cuts for federal science agencies.

Arenth and Ridge named as interim co-directors of Teaching Center

As he retired, Michael Bridges reflected on changes and lessons from his time at Pitt.

Also in This Issue:

UTimes seeks Pitt retirees in 2024-25 fiscal year

SENATE MATTERS: Who’s In charge here?

Pitt–Greensburg led Westmoreland Reads picks ‘The Anxious Generation’

School of Law says it raised $8 million during 2024-25

UCSUR names recipients of 25th annual Manners Awards

Volume 57|
Issue 23: July 14, 2025

Heinz Chapel spire freed from scaffolding after multi-year restoration

2025-26 budget includes 2.5% raises for some; tuition hikes for all

$1.6 million gift fuels research into how AI, energy sector changes affect workforce

Pitt’s move to close diversity office follows trend among American universities

Dissolution of OEDI ‘disappointing, but not unexpected’

Professor encounters joy amidst fear when war erupts during Israel visit

Pinkney says Pitt has no current plans to offer early retirement

Pitt investment officer addresses questions about endowment management

Law and med school staff members joined half-century club in 2024-25

Federal budget policy bill poses challenges for higher ed

Department of Medicine researcher finds silver lining after supplemental NIH grant canceled

Higher ed update: Harvard continues to find itself in crosshairs

Arenth and Ridge named as interim co-directors of Teaching Center

Also in This Issue:

Nikhil Bajaj receives NSF CAREER Award

Maureen Lichtveld again named a National Academy of Medicine councilor

Jonathan Fuller named a 2029 Greenwall Faculty Scholar

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