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,

The University of Pittsburgh has ordered a hiring freeze for faculty and staff as it braces for continued federal funding uncertainty. Just weeks ago, the school paused Ph.D. admissions.