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Suspect named in Posvar Hall bomb threat

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A criminal complaint filed on Tuesday names Pitt student Eden A. Schwartz as the actor involved in the bomb threat that evacuated Posvar Hall. The post Suspect named in Posvar Hall bomb threat appeared first on The Pitt News .

A Pitt student’s guide to the 2026 midterm election

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On Nov. 3, voters will head to the polls for the 2026 Pennsylvania midterm election. Below is a guide to what the ballot will look like for Pitt students. The post A Pitt student’s guide to the 2026 midterm election appeared first on The Pitt News .

Fall foliage in Pittsburgh: Where can you see the colors of autumn ‘come alive’?

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Pittsburgh’s fall colors arrived gradually, but their bright hues stand out to tree experts and outdoor enthusiasts across the country. The post Fall foliage in Pittsburgh: Where can you see the colors of autumn ‘come alive’? appeared first on The Pitt News .

Posvar Hall evacuation was due to social media bomb threat, Pitt says

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Pitt confirmed that the evacuation of Posvar Hall on Tuesday afternoon was due to a bomb threat, and a suspect has now been charged with terroristic threats and threats to use weapons of mass destruction. The post Posvar Hall evacuation was due to social media bomb threat, Pitt says appeared first on The Pitt News .

Individual taken into custody following threats against Pitt department, Posvar Hall evacuated

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An individual has been taken into custody after threats made against a department located in Posvar Hall. The post Individual taken into custody following threats against Pitt department, Posvar Hall evacuated appeared first on The Pitt News .

Hillman Cancer Center receives $5M to increase microbiome research, advance immunotherapy cancer treatment

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On Oct. 1st, the Hillman Cancer Center launched the new Mario Lemieux Microbiome Innovation Center, funded by The Mario Lemieux Foundation, to increase research on the microbiome, which is the combination of microorganisms, bacteria, fungi and viruses that live in and on the human body. With more focus on how the microbiome affects immunotherapy cancer treat

Experts identify foreign influence, gerrymandering as threats to election integrity ahead of 2026 midterms

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Pitt election experts convened on Monday to discuss potential threats to the integrity of the upcoming midterm elections. The post Experts identify foreign influence, gerrymandering as threats to election integrity ahead of 2026 midterms appeared first on The Pitt News .

Landlord-rating website created by Pitt students goes national

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Students across the country can now rate their landlord publicly based on a website originally created by Pitt students. The post Landlord-rating website created by Pitt students goes national appeared first on The Pitt News .

‘An incredibly dark and sad moment in education’: Pitt professors explain impacts of new ‘Do No Harm’ rule

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A new rule regulating federal loans could have negative impacts on some degree programs, according to Pitt professors. The post ‘An incredibly dark and sad moment in education’: Pitt professors explain impacts of new ‘Do No Harm’ rule appeared first on The Pitt News .

Pitt protesters advocate for accountability and ending sexual violence

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Around 50 protesters gathered near Schenley Plaza on Oct. 16 to stand in solidarity with Cornell’s Jane Doe following national outrage over the case. The post Pitt protesters advocate for accountability and ending sexual violence appeared first on The Pitt News .

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