Amanda Buchman began writing for the News Desk in March 2026 and was promoted to Senior Staff Writer in October 2026.
The Pitt News has been the University of Pittsburgh’s award-winning daily student newspaper since 1910. The newspaper publishes daily during the fall and spring semesters, and weekly during the summer, with 10,000 copies distributed to campus newsstands. The paper has won prestigious awards from the Associated College Press (widely considered to be the “Pulitzer Prizes” of college journalism), Columbia Scholastic Press Association, College Media Business & Advertising Managers and the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association.
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‘It was a wakeup call’: Students reevaluate Pitt Patty’s traditions one year after roof collapse
As “Pitt Patty’s” weekend approaches one year after a roof collapsed during South Oakland celebrations, the Pitt community is considering how to balance St. Patrick’s Day traditions with caution.
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Pitt professors rethink role of coding in computer science curricula amid AI landscape
Artificial intelligence models are increasingly writing their own code, leading to speculation about shifts in the computer science job market.
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‘You’re the talent we want to keep in Pittsburgh’: Mayor Corey O’Connor encourages students to engage with local government
Mayor Corey O’Connor visited Pitt on Tuesday evening to meet students and encourage their engagement in the broader Pittsburgh community.
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‘This country belongs to all of us’: Pittsburgh participates in national ‘No Kings’ rallies
Nearly 20,000 protestors gathered in Downtown Pittsburgh on Saturday in solidarity with the national “No Kings” movement.
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‘A little oasis in Oakland’: Pitt’s spring landscaping features native plants and sustainable alternatives
Pitt’s campus is transitioning into spring, and the grounds crew are adding more sustainable plants to campus.
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‘Being a good neighbor’: Pitt announces $5 million investment in city-wide initiatives in partnership with Mayor O’Connor
Pitt is investing $5 million in the city of Pittsburgh to revitalize neighborhood business districts, enhance public safety and support city parks.
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Anti-abortion activist Lydia Taylor Davis debates students on campus
Anti-abortion activist Lydia Taylor Davis tabled on Bigelow Lawn on Wednesday afternoon, drawing criticism from students while debating them on abortion rights.
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‘Earth Month is every month’: Pittsburgh environmental advocates offer opportunities for engagement leading up to Earth Day
Earth Month in Pittsburgh features a range of celebratory events and volunteer opportunities to raise awareness for green spaces throughout the region.
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SGB announces expansion of funding, new committee for student activities
Student Government Board announced a recently approved increase to the Student Activities Fund at its weekly meeting Tuesday night, Aug. 25 at Nordy’s Place.
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Pitt’s new journalism certificate prepares students for modern ‘media ecosystem’
For the first time since 2009, Pitt will offer a journalism program in the Dietrich School of Arts & Sciences this fall.
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Pitt professors ‘show students what’s possible’ with launch of Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope
Pitt professors are showing students that they can reach for the stars with the launch of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope.
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‘How do we really prepare the world for that?’: Panelists talk access and Pennsylvania’s potential at AI Horizons summit
Pennsylvania could be a leader in AI innovation, according to speakers at Pittsburgh’s annual AI conference.
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SGB announces plans to address student concerns with meal plans
SGB addressed student concerns about the new Pitt Eats meal exchanges and announced plans to work with Pitt Eats at their weekly meeting in Nordy’s Place on Sept. 15.
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‘Journalism pro’ Susan Jones retires after eight years as the editor of the University Times
After more than 40 years working in journalism, University Times editor Susan Jones is no longer on a deadline.
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‘It’s worth it’: Students attend concerts despite frustration with ticket price increases
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, concert ticket prices have risen dramatically, and young people are willing to pay the price.
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Protect College Sports Act proposes major financial changes to college sports as Pitt Athletics faces budget deficit
A widely debated bill that could drastically impact the economic landscape of college athletics is making its way through the federal government.
