Accreditation process faces an overhaul under Trump administration | University Times
By SUSAN JONES The U.S. Department of Education has released proposed new rules on accreditation for colleges and…
State budget keeps University funding level for eighth straight year | University Times
By SUSAN JONES Pennsylvania lawmakers passed and Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a $50.8 billion budget on July 12…
STAFF MATTERS: 2% maintenance and 4% inflation | University Times
By LINDSAY RODZWICZ Staff Council recognizes and celebrates Pitt’s many achievements and the incredible day-to-day work that staff…
Nearly one year after opening, Rec Center’s student use, memberships on the rise | University Times
By SHANNON O. WELLS Anecdotally at least, Level 4 of Pitt’s new, nine-story Recreation and Wellness Center attracts…
TEACHING AT PITT: How centers for teaching and learning can enhance higher education pedagogy | University Times
Editor’s note: This article first appeared on Alan Lesgold’s Medium.com page and is reprinted with permission. By…
Property watch: Pitt buys building that housed Hemingway’s | University Times
In May, Pitt purchased the property that housed Hemingway’s Café for more than 40 years. The property is…
HR combines talent acquisition and organizational development | University Times
The Office of Human Resources is combining the functions of talent acquisition and organizational development & learning under…
Judge puts hold on Education Departments’ ‘professional’ degrees rules | University Times
By SUSAN. JONES The controversial move by the U.S. Department of Education to limit the types of graduate…
Scaife Hall’s west wing project marks Pitt’s 20th LEED Gold certified building | University Times
By SHANNON O. WELLS When the west wing of Scaife Hall on Terrace Street was built, several tons…
Summer activities help introduce faculty, staff to Center for Creativity | University Times
By SUSAN JONES Even though most students are gone, Pitt’s Center for Creativity doesn’t shut down for the…
Native Pittsburgh sisters celebrate 20- and 30-year employment milestones at Pitt | University Times
By SHANNON O. WELLS Jody Federer’s family is inextricably tied to the Pitt community. At various periods, she’s…
State budget unlikely to meet June 30 deadline, but could come soon | University Times
By SUSAN JONES The deadline for the Pennsylvania General Assembly to pass the state budget is one day…