ISSUE 17: May 1, 2026

Victory Heights a ‘game-changer’ for volleyball, wrestling, gymnastics

The Sports Performance Center part of the building will be used by 16 of 19 Pitt sports.

Pitt offers low-income Pa. students at regional campuses free tuition

The move is designed to improve access and affordability, and possibly enrollments.

White House budget proposal again calls for steep research funding cuts, provost tells Senate

University leaders questioned about Pitt’s $5 million investment in city programs.

Higher ed update: Final rules keep limited list of ‘professional’ degrees for grad loans

Penn State eyeing cuts to undergraduate academic programs this fall.

Allen Greene says life experiences led him to where he is now

Pitt AD tells Staff Council adapting quickly means accepting college athletics new reality.

Black Alumni Collective will hold national conference at Pitt in May

This year’s theme is ‘Black Community Advocacy from Campus to Corporate to Congress’

Software review committee to evaluate licensing costs to rein in growing expenses

Computing committee briefed on proposed streamlining of sponsored accounts, new connection to Claude.

Melanie Scott elected Senate Council secretary

Faculty Assembly elections decide on 18 new or returning members.

Student Government resolution addresses free speech and First Amendment rights

Staff Council report includes praise for campus safety and event planning; spring events update.

Staff awards: Mentors know we learn from each other

Two recognized for work helping students and colleagues grow and learn.

Senate Plenary explores complexities behind universities’ ability to impart civic fluency

Panelists examine how to inform students in face of disinformation, rapidly evolving digital tech.

Enrollment, admissions leaders share connections among regional campuses

Regular meetings, collaboration help faculty coordinate curriculum, provide transfer options.

Also in This Issue:

STAFF MATTERS: Staff Council revives its annual Campus Safety Crawl

TEACHING AT PITT: Creating opportunity through active learning

Chancellor’s staff and faculty picnic returns on May 15

Humanities Center and CAAPP welcome science fiction writer Nnedi Okorafor

Social media overuse and healthy cooking at home on tap for wellness workshops

Mental Wellness Task Force offers neurodiversity workshop, book club discussion

Letter to the editor: PLRB ruling on employee surveys misguided

Volume 58|
ISSUE 17: May 1, 2026

Victory Heights a ‘game-changer’ for volleyball, wrestling, gymnastics

Pitt offers low-income Pa. students at regional campuses free tuition

White House budget proposal again calls for steep research funding cuts, provost tells Senate

Higher ed update: Final rules keep limited list of ‘professional’ degrees for grad loans

Allen Greene says life experiences led him to where he is now

Black Alumni Collective will hold national conference at Pitt in May

Software review committee to evaluate licensing costs to rein in growing expenses

Melanie Scott elected Senate Council secretary

Student Government resolution addresses free speech and First Amendment rights

Staff awards: Mentors know we learn from each other

Senate Plenary explores complexities behind universities’ ability to impart civic fluency

Enrollment, admissions leaders share connections among regional campuses

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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