University of Pittsburgh
Cover of FIRE’s report: “What is the state of free speech on American Campuses?”
September 14, 2026, 2:57 pm
Three Pittsburgh universities earn F grades in free speech rankings
CMU unveils new Fence interim policy
By David Rullo
September 8, 2026, 3:19 pm
Pitt, CMU face criticism for their responses to anti-Zionist, antisemitic activity
Pitt spokesperson Jared Stonesifer told The Pitt News that the university doesn’t intend to withdraw the report.
By David Rullo
September 4, 2026, 1:14 pm
A new book about a ‘daring escape from Afghanistan’ has surprising Pittsburgh connections
'The Last Free Women,' tells the story of four women who escaped after Afghanistan after Kabul fell to the Taliban.
By David Rullo
(Photo by gorodenkoff, courtesy of iStock)
August 7, 2026, 2:23 pm
Man pleads guilty in attack on Jewish Pitt student
Erie resident faces federal charges for antisemitic threats
By David Rullo
The University of Pittsburgh's Working Group on Antisemitism issued its final report July 20, 2026. (Screenshot by David Rullo)
July 20, 2026, 4:40 pm
University of Pittsburgh’s Working Group on Antisemitism issues final report
Report and response issued by university
By David Rullo
Tel Aviv, Israel, and the Mediterannean coast. (Photo by Yeshaya Dinerstein via Pexels)
June 17, 2026, 9:23 am
Pittsburgh students navigate Israeli internships amid missile attacks
'Realistically, there is a war going on, and you can't take life for granted'
By Adam Reinherz
Oakland and Cathedral of Learning. (Photo by Cam Miller via Flickr at https://rb.gy/r2yato)
May 27, 2026, 11:58 am
Jarrett Buba sentenced for attacking two Pitt students
“I still see your eyes — wild and full of rage,” he said. “I feel my breath catch. My body tenses in those moments. I am right back in the fear you created.”
By David Rullo
The home plate from Forbes Field in the floor of Posvar Hall (Photo courtesy of Eric Lidji)
May 18, 2026, 9:20 am
My own memory lane
Revisiting a core memory with help from the historic record
By Eric Lidji
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft meets with student leaders on April 22. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
April 27, 2026, 11:39 am
NFL leaders urge local Black and Jewish students to build connection
Unity dinner, shared experiences, encourage young leaders to talk and grow
By Adam Reinherz
Hate crime. (Photo by nito100 via iStock)
March 30, 2026, 4:07 pm
Six men charged with hate crime, obstructing justice
Charges stem from Sept. 2024 attack on Jewish college student
By David Rullo
Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh both received grades on the ADL's latest Campus Antisemitism Report Card.
March 24, 2026, 1:35 pm
ADL gives Pitt, CMU ‘C’ grades in latest campus antisemitism report
Organization also published results from its survey "Campus Crossroads, Non-Jewish Student Perceptions of Jews and Israel"
By David Rullo
No Appetite for Apartheid wants to stop your ability to buy avocados from Israel. (Photo by Olesia Shadrina via iStock)
February 10, 2026, 12:21 pm
Groups attempt to force BDS initiatives in Pittsburgh
No Appetite for Apartheid, Sumud push divestment from Israel
By David Rullo
Installation view: Jane Haskell, “Asymmetry II” and Aaronel deRoy Gruber, “Septet” (Photo by Emma Riva)
December 11, 2025, 7:13 pm
‘Wavelengths’ at University Art Gallery features work by Jewish women artists
“These artists have work ubiquitous to Pittsburgh’s history, but they don’t have name recognition."
By Emma Riva
Protestors encamped in the shadow of the Cathedral of Learning at Schenley Park to protest Israel's war with Hamas, spring 2024 (Photo by Jim Busis)
November 25, 2025, 12:13 pm
Pro-Palestinian group ‘demands’ Pitt’s SGB force university to divest from Israel
SJP has been ramping up its advocacy against Israel since Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on the Jewish state and Israel’s response.
By David Rullo
Protestors encamped in the shadow of the Cathedral of Learning at Schenley Park to protest Israel's war with Hamas, spring 2024 (Photo by Jim Busis)
November 11, 2025, 1:09 pm
When it comes to First Amendment rights, Pitt and CMU walk a tightrope
“It’s not only a bad thing to suppress what is considered free speech,” he said, “but you also cannot compel people to speak in a way that would offend their own viewpoints.
By David Rullo
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