Gallagher installed as Pitt’s 18th chancellor
Patrick Gallagher was formally installed as Pitt’s 18th chancellor during this year’s honors convocation Feb. 28 in Carnegie Music Hall. The day also marked the 228th anniversary of the University’s founding.
Honors convocation recognizes the accomplishments and contributions of Pitt faculty, staff and students.
Chancellor Gallagher delivered the convocation address. The Heinz Chapel Choir performed during the event.
Gallagher took over as chancellor Aug. 1. Prior to that, he had been acting deputy secretary in the U.S. Department of Commerce, a position he had been appointed to by President Barack Obama. He also had been director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and undersecretary of commerce for standards and technology.
He earned his MS and PhD in physics at Pitt. His bachelor’s degree in physics and philosophy was from Benedictine College.