Maddy Franklin

1 week ago | voiceofalexandria.com | Venuri Siriwardane |Maddy Franklin

The shock of a Trump administration policy that would slash federal research funding is giving way to pain in Pittsburgh, with expected layoffs and career paths in jeopardy. A Feb. 7 memo, reportedly drafted by administration officials, said the National Institutes of Health would cap indirect costs -- funding for research operating expenses -- at 15% across all grants for research institutions.

1 week ago | opencampus.org | Maddy Franklin

Here’s how President Donald Trump’s administration has roiled higher ed, and how the University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University and other local colleges and universities have responded. This timeline will be updated as developments occur. A 15% cap on indirect costs paid for by National Science Foundation grants goes into effect. CMU joins 12 universities and several higher ed organizations in a lawsuit against the federal government, fighting the cap.

1 week ago | opencampus.org | Maddy Franklin

Among University of Pittsburgh students and UPMC employees, there’s a common refrain: Terrace Street in West Oakland feels cursed. That’s what senior Francine Sanoy said on an early April afternoon, sitting outside Scaife Hall, located along the street. Ten minutes prior, she said she and a friend had almost been hit by a car while walking. Over the last two years, three pedestrians have been killed in the area, either hit by vehicles or construction debris.

2 weeks ago | publicsource.org | Maddy Franklin

Among University of Pittsburgh students and UPMC employees, there’s a common refrain: Terrace Street in West Oakland feels cursed. That’s what senior Francine Sanoy said on an early April afternoon, sitting outside Scaife Hall, located along the street. Ten minutes prior, she said she and a friend had almost been hit by a car while walking. Over the last two years, three pedestrians have been killed in the area, either hit by vehicles or construction debris.

3 weeks ago | opencampus.org | Maddy Franklin

Here’s how President Donald Trump’s administration has roiled higher ed, and how the University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University and other local colleges and universities have responded. This timeline will be updated as developments occur. The group Pittsburgh Healthcare Workers and Scientists sent an open letter, signed by more than 900 Pitt students, faculty and staff members, to university administrators.