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On today’s episode of The Confluence: Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is proposing a boost in funding for a state program that encourages local governments to combine their public services, like trash pickup; what a digital divide looks like in Pittsburgh and what support residents can get; and a look at the BikePGH events this summer.
The University Senate Council’s monthly meeting mainly centered on recent public safety and emergency management concerns, including two hoax shooter threats and Tuesday evening’s protest.
Ten projects have been selected for phase four of the Pitt Seed program, the recently overhauled internal funding competition. Each will receive up to $75,000 to continue developing their proposals. Six projects are led by faculty and four by staff members.
The winners will each get $75,000 to pursue projects in support of the Plan for Pitt.