University of Pittsburgh student board endorses effort to trim textbook expenses | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

"An effort to cut textbook expenses facing thousands of University of Pittsburgh students through greater use of “open” educational resources in the classroom appears to be gaining momentum among campus leaders. A committee being formed by provost Patricia Beeson is expected to explore options, including a student-developed idea calling for expanded use by faculty of these lower-cost materials, and creation by Pitt of grants and other incentives for professors willing to participate...."