Issue 17: April 18, 2025

Rally for higher education draws more than 200 to Schenley Plaza

Speakers say'we’re stronger together' in fight for federal funding, academic freedom.

Visa terminations now impacting 6 in Pitt community

The number nationwide is more than 1,000; many taking their cases to court.

Panzella sees the potential in each new class at Pitt

Vice provost of student affairs outlines her journey at Staff Council event.

Pitt faculty, students chime in on leadership structure for UCIS/Pitt Global

First of two forums touches on singular vs. team leadership, protecting international students.

Kear updates Faculty Assembly on #PittResearchMatters communication strategy

Fundraiser set up for pollinator garden in memory of history professor Laura Lovett.

Health and Human Services has terminated hundreds of grants since January

Cuts also likely coming from other federal agencies, like NEH, DOE and NSF.

Commencement is more than just one big ceremony

Schools and other groups will hold special events to mark graduation 2025.

Restraining order slows DOE research grant cuts, chancellor tells Senate Council

Gabel, Kear offer caution, reassurance amid dynamics of federal research funding cuts.

Higher ed update: Harvard has dominated the most recent news

Issues with federal funding and international students' visas continue throughout country.

Year of Discourse and Dialogue capstone event hopes to ‘cultivate connections’

Faculty discuss new and innovative ways to break down barriers and build bridges.

ACLU files suit to get pro-Palestinian student group reinstated

SJP was suspended in March after library ‘study-in’ and distribution of support letter.

Earth Month activities, opportunities to empower Pitt community abound

New initiatives add returnable stainless-steel food containers and digital business cards.

Pitt graduate programs rank highly in U.S. News list

Nursing, SHRS lead with top five spots in some categories.

Identity theft ‘red flags’ and information security policies approved

The IT security policy seeks to safeguard confidentiality, integrity of Pitt-related data.

Leidos invests $10 million in AI-driven disease detection collaboration with Pitt

Goals include setting up ‘world class’ research hub focused on faster diagnosis, treatment of cancer, heart disease.

Also in This Issue:

Teaching at Pitt: How are you doing? Higher Ed through the lens of relationships

Hillman will close May 1-7 as staff move to ground floor; atrium opens May 8

Staff Council’s annual assembly to address ‘Conflict and Complex Conversations’

Titusville will host celebration for renovated student union next week

Terrance Hayes will judge Pitt poetry prize, step down as editor

August Wilson archive scholars presenting 2 programs

Join other faculty at end-of-term grading gathering

Celebrate Arbor Day with the Moon Tree at Allegheny Observatory

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Issue 17: April 18, 2025

Rally for higher education draws more than 200 to Schenley Plaza

Visa terminations now impacting 6 in Pitt community

Panzella sees the potential in each new class at Pitt

Pitt faculty, students chime in on leadership structure for UCIS/Pitt Global

Kear updates Faculty Assembly on #PittResearchMatters communication strategy

Health and Human Services has terminated hundreds of grants since January

Commencement is more than just one big ceremony

Restraining order slows DOE research grant cuts, chancellor tells Senate Council

Higher ed update: Harvard has dominated the most recent news

Year of Discourse and Dialogue capstone event hopes to ‘cultivate connections’

ACLU files suit to get pro-Palestinian student group reinstated

Earth Month activities, opportunities to empower Pitt community abound

Pitt graduate programs rank highly in U.S. News list

Identity theft ‘red flags’ and information security policies approved

Leidos invests $10 million in AI-driven disease detection collaboration with Pitt

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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