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An OpEd piece in the New York Times today by Jeff Selingo provides support to administrators everywhere who believe universities must cut “low quality” graduate programs in order to survive (or thrive) as higher education undergoes fundamental changes: Academia also … Continue reading →

Today, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that negotiations between Gov. Corbett and State Legislators have led to an agreement that seems very likely to restore funding levels for Pitt to last year’s.  This means there will be no funding cuts to … Continue reading →

Today the University Times reports on a June 5 discussion of the suspensions by the Faculty Assembly, and responses to the proposals given there by the Chairs of the three affected departments. Of note, past Senate president and current Senate … Continue reading →

Full length letter here and University Times abbreviated version with Provost Beeson’s response here. THE AAUP SAYS… In sum, the AAUP provides a strong argument for our view that the proposed suspensions were done without sufficient transparency, and not merely … Continue reading →

On May 10, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette chastised Pitt for its decision to suspend graduate admissions to Classics.

From IHE, by way of New APPS: Beginning next fall, students [at CU Boulder] can earn a Ph.D. in German studies in about half the time it might take to earn that degree elsewhere…in and out in four years, Professor … Continue reading →

Graduate students from the departments of Classics and German have started petitions asking that the suspension of their graduate programs be lifted. You can find these petitions at the following links: http://www.change.org/petitions/dean-of-graduate-studies-the-university-of-pittsburgh-reinstate-the-department-of-classics-graduate-program http://www.change.org/petitions/university-of-pittsburgh-dean-of-graduate-studies-reinstate-the-department-of-german-s-graduate-program

This post details some of the financial pressures currently affecting the University of Pittsburgh and links to University statements and documents on Pitt’s financial situation. Appropriation Cuts: Pitt, and consequently the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, is funded in … Continue reading →

The memo linked below was sent to various Deans and Department Chairs on April 26. It reflects the concern of graduate students with the Dietrich School’s lack of transparency in its decision-making process. Graduate students from History and Philosophy of … Continue reading →