Senate Council honors Gallagher for serving ‘as a partner’ with shared governance
December commencement plan could alleviate crowding at spring ceremony, provost says.

Narduzzi’s salary continues to climb as Pitt’s highest-paid employee
IRS filing for 2021-22 shows drop in endowment after huge gains during previous year.
Open enrollment window for 2023-24 health insurance closes May 31
Rates going up; PPO plans merging; choices for faculty bargaining unit members unchanged.

Interim provost feels confident about upcoming leadership transitions
McCarthy focusing on laying foundation for new chancellor and getting up to speed on union negotiations.
Budget season quieter this year, but there’s still a month to go
Government relations office urges Pitt community to let lawmakers know how important state funding is.

Pitt unveils National Sports Brain Bank to track patients with contact-sports backgrounds
Steelers legends Bettis, Hoge pledge brains and participation in innovative program.
Staff Spotlight gives more details on compensation project
Employees will be able to view the new job catalog sometime in July.

Innovation in Education: Making grading for Python coding easier
Babichenko hopes AI-based assessments will ease load on instructors and allow more feedback.
Two women in running for Staff Council presidency
Both candidates say compensation, pay equity and shared governance are top issues.

Big construction projects and historic renovations ahead this summer
Thaw Hall roof work, Hillman phase 4 and Bradford athletic complex approved by Trustees.
Senate Research discusses challenges behind hiring and retaining staff
Rutenbar finds common ground with federal officials on research security updates.

Pitt’s interim law dean Hamoudi headed to University of Cincinnati
New interim will start in July; search for permanent dean expected to start this fall.

School of Nursing donating equipment to college in Kenya
St. Paul’s University College will use stethoscopes, microscopes and more to expand teaching.

TEACHING AT PITT: Innovative and effective teaching ― The heart of Open Lab’s mission
The new space in Hillman Library lets everyone get hands-on with new technology.