4+ day, 9+ hour ago   (809+ words) Many students are expressing frustration toward changes to Pitt’s meal plans, citing concerns over restricted choices and decreased value. In January 2026, Pitt announced new meal plans meant to provide students with more flexibility and convenience for the 2026-27 academic year. Ahead…...

5+ day, 10+ hour ago   (922+ words) Students have a number of resources to help them stay safe while walking around Pitt’s campus and Oakland at night. Early last month, a woman was allegedly raped and robbed after leaving a South Side bar, while other recent reports…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (542+ words) Pitt’s Be a Good Neighbor Block Parties are back in Oakland for the fifteenth year. Hosted by the University of Pittsburgh’s Office of Engagement and Community Affairs, residents of Oakland, Pitt students, staff and alumni can enjoy free food, live…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (436+ words) Heavy rain in Oakland caused leaks and flooding in multiple campus buildings on Thursday evening. Academic, residential and recreation buildings, including the Recreation and Wellness Center, Hillman Library, Posvar Hall, the Litchfield Towers, Sutherland Hall and the William Pitt Union,…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (194+ words) An individual reported their bike was stolen at the Graduate School of Public Health parking garage. Investigation pending. A non-affiliate individual was issued a citation for Defiant Trespass at Benedum Hall. An officer took a criminal mischief report regarding graffiti…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (506+ words) Bakery Square hosted a free screening of “Twilight” and showcased local artists in an artisan market this weekend. The event was co-hosted by “I Made it! Market” and Neighborhood Flea. To kick off the night, a live band welcomed attendees....

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (730+ words) Under the agreement between the District Attorney and Capo’s, the bar will remain open while complying with 23 conditions including an earlier closing time, reduced occupancy and a ban on drinks with excessive amounts of alcohol. Capo’s has faced possible closure…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (350+ words) Taha Chomelawala, a senior neuroscience major and a student in the David C. Frederick Honors College at Pitt, passed away on Aug. 25 after a traffic collision with a vehicle two days earlier. Chomelawala was riding an e-scooter in the City’s South…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (556+ words) Current first-year students might not be able to live on campus once they become juniors. Students were previously guaranteed on-campus housing for three years, but Pitt recently changed the guarantee to two years for current first-year students. This change follows…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (406+ words) Walking through South Oakland every morning, I see the same couple of things. I see college students sitting and talking on their front porches, trash cans stuffed with bulging garbage bags, empty cans of alcohol from the night before and…...