Reaction to tentative union pact mostly positive, with questions
Issues about salary compression and where the money will come from remain.
Zamani-Gallaher named education dean after 9 months as interim
She came to school in 2022 as associate dean for equity, justice and strategic partnerships.
Pro-Palestinian protests during Pitt finals week mostly ‘peaceful community’
Schenley Plaza encampment ended April 29; two arrests made in rally after commencement.
Protesters want divestment, but what does that really mean?
Pitt did end South Africa investments in the ‘80s, but only after a long process.
Pedestrian killed near the Pete when cylinder rolls off hillside construction site
Pitt says it will work with the city and OSHA to investigate the accident.
Pitt’s Summer Language Institute immerses students in range of foreign cultures
Slovak, Russian, Arabic, Turkish among languages included in long-running program.
NY-based performer finds inspiration, explores family roots through Slovak Studies program
Renáta Kamenárová, director of Pitt’s program, thrives on city’s Slovakian heritage.
Kear lauds commencement spirit and handling of campus protests
Faculty Assembly approves draft policy on unit-level payments for research participants.
Shekhar wants to break down the siloes in health care
SVC for health sciences tells Staff Council event he’s focused on interprofessional education.
Graduate applications up, mostly for professional schools
Godley tells committee that certificate and micro-credentials increasing in popularity.
Health sciences’ Office of Sustainability ‘long overdue’
Cutting carbon footprint, adding to research and training next generation are office’s goals.
Health insurance premiums up just slightly over last year
What is covered by the plans is the same as last year.
Service and helping refugees here and abroad have long been Bui’s focus
Med school faculty member one of Chancellor’s Distinguished Public Service Award winners.
Voluntary Sick Time Bank open for donations again
Employees donated 18,000 hours when the program started during the pandemic.