Students call for sweeping reforms at SGB meeting following ‘pathetic...
Student Government Board President Danielle Floyd called upon the University to improve emergency communication and mental health resources at SGB’s public meeting Tuesday evening following a hoax...
View ArticleSGB says farewell at its final meeting of the academic year
Student Government Board President Danielle Floyd gave tearful goodbyes to her fellow board members at the last SGB meeting of the 2022-23 academic year. Floyd, a graduating senior, said she feels...
View ArticleFaculty union, SGB discuss hopes and opportunities for Chancellor-elect Gabel
Student Government Board president Ryan Young said he is eager to work with Chancellor-elect Joan Gabel in the coming year and is excited to witness the “positive changes” she can bring to the...
View ArticleStudent Government Board convenes for first meeting of the school year
At the first official meeting of the year, the new Student Government Board voted to charter three new committees and a future planning task force. Over the summer, SGB made improvements and introduced...
View ArticleSGB discusses single use plastics, new committees at weekly meeting
At Tuesday’s weekly SGB meeting, board members voted to charter the new single use plastic task force and the new students of color ad hoc committee. The new single use plastic task force was approved...
View ArticleQ&A: Meet the 2023-2024 Student Government Board
A new school year means a new Student Government Board. The Pitt News sat down with the new members to ask them questions as they begin their tenure. Interviews have been edited for length and...
View ArticleSGB discusses allocations improvements, renovations on Forbes Avenue
At Tuesday’s weekly Student Government Board meeting, the board discussed simplifying the allocations process, allocation funding and renovations for the space in front of Barco Law School and near...
View ArticleSGB discusses allocations, reproductive health on campus
At Tuesday’s meeting, Student Government Board introduced a new allocations bill that it plans to vote on at the next meeting. The bill changes the monetary caps for requests to attend competitions and...
View ArticleSGB votes on allocations bill, discusses student services
Student Government Board voted on a new allocations bill and discussed the “Tracy” proposal and various student services at their weekly meeting. SGB unanimously voted for Allocations Bill 2023-3 at...
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Student Government Board introduces new resolution in support of faculty union
At Tuesday’s meeting, Student Government Board introduced a resolution, titled “Student Solidarity with the Faculty Union,” that the board will vote on at the next public meeting. This resolution will...
View ArticleSGB discusses provost search, AEDs and Democracy Week
The Student Government Board discussed the search for a new provost, automatic external defibrillators on campus and Democracy Week at Tuesday’s meeting. SGB President Ryan Young said the provost...
View ArticleSGB discusses Experience Pitt, Hillman construction
Student Government Board discussed the Experience Pitt platform, Hillman construction and their discussion with the senior leadership team during their weekly meeting on Tuesday. Vice President of...
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SGB discusses well-being memo, transportation
Student Government Board discussed well-being memos, transportation concerns and a new elections bill at Tuesday’s meeting. President Ryan Young encouraged students to take care of their mental health...
View ArticleSGB discusses upcoming meeting with Provost Bonner, student activities fee
At its last meeting of the semester, Student Government Board discussed an upcoming meeting with Vice Provost Kenyon Bonner and other funding related initiatives. Vice President of Operations Sarah...
View ArticleSGB holds first meeting of the spring semester, discusses new changes
During the first Student Government Board meeting of the spring semester, SGB President Ryan Young introduced the election season for the next academic year and encouraged people to run. Additionally,...
View ArticleStudent Government Board town hall discusses WPU renovations to improve the...
Associate Dean for Student Engagement Karin Asher started the Student Government town hall meeting on Tuesday night by introducing the renovations in the William Pitt Union. “Right now, this is a...
View ArticleSenate Council discusses plan for Pitt, SGB plans
President Robin Kear opened Thursday’s Senate Council meeting by announcing the implementation of community-engaged scholarship and diversity, equity and inclusion work in promotions and tenure...
View ArticleSGB discusses new allocations manual, increased funding
Student Government Board discussed student leader stipends, an updated allocations manual and an increase in allocations funding at their meeting on Tuesday at Nordy’s Place. President Ryan Young and...
View ArticleSGB discusses upcoming election season, resolution for staff union
President Ryan Young began the Student Government Board meeting on Jan. 30 by introducing the upcoming SGB ‘24-’25 election season. Elections Chair Abby Lowe elaborated on the election process by...
View ArticleSGB discusses recent ACC Advocacy Days conference, upcoming elections
Upon returning from ACC Advocacy Days in Washington, Student Government Board discussed its upcoming presidential elections, the purchase of new AEDs to install on campus and a recent meeting between...
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