The University of Pittsburgh is putting a hold on hiring and tightening budgets as financial uncertainties create challenges for the institution, according to our media partners at The Tribune-Democrat.

The University of Pittsburgh has instituted a hiring freeze of all faculty and staff that takes effect immediately. It will remain in place at least for the rest of the fiscal year that ends June 30,

Universities across the U.S. have announced hiring freezes, citing new financial uncertainty as the Trump administration threatens a range of cuts to federal contracts and research grants. In