Union rally, student protesters make noise at Trustees meeting
Faculty argue for fair pay; others raise concerns on LGBTQ and fossil fuel issues.
Flexible work policy now permanent for full, part-time and temporary staff
Anyone requesting hybrid work or alternate schedule must sign a new form by Oct. 31.
Reimagining Plan for Pitt takes center stage for new chancellor
Gabel has been promoting ideas to bring the values identified in the 2021 plan to life.
Anchor Initiatives strengthen mission of local, regional partnering
New leader brings Highmark Health, public safety experience to Pitt’s buying, hiring practices.
More classroom spaces coming under registrar’s office control, which will pay for upgrades
Learning Space Management Committee looks for efficiencies and transparency.
Kear report tackles AI discussions, provost search, well-being memo and more
Chancellor says assessment of Pitt’s capital campaign “readiness” underway.
Faculty Assembly hears plan to revamp Gen Ed curriculum, streamline processes
Belkys Torres channels personal challenges into improving inclusion, learning outcomes.
Graduate student workers kick off new union organizing effort
Card-signing campaign follows outcry over changes in health insurance.
Gallaher says he was drawn to the higher ed mission
HR head tells Staff Council Coffee event that coming to Pitt was a family decision.
Computing committee OKs draft policy clarifying access, privacy language
Guidelines regarding political activity, harassment, information disclosure discussed.
Marnie Oakley moves from interim to permanent dental school dean
A double Pitt graduate, she has been teaching here since 1996 and a chair since 2005.
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Courses offer certificate in engagement and insight into Year of … topic.
Diplomat takes up residence at Pitt to promote State Department
Sherry Sykes, who started her career at 37, isn’t just targeting students.
United Way campaign’s goal is 110% of last year’s total
Donation portal now open; events planned include Racial Wealth Gap simulation.
Civic Action Week delivers lineup of speakers, workshops, service opportunities
Campus-wide event Oct. 16-21 based on ‘Activism Through Storytelling’ theme.
Committee discusses implications of Supreme Court decision on admissions
Current programs at Pitt promote inclusion, but decentralized structure poses challenges.
Admissions staff using varied methods to maintain inclusivity
Holistic factors “support our mission to bring in as diverse of a class as possible.”
Training video combines safety-related content for faculty and staff
Supervisors told to share new resources with all current and incoming employees.
ICYMI: Pitt requests 9.25% state funding increase for 2024-25
The University’s proposal includes freezing in-state tuition and cutting costs.
$25 million gift from Hillandale founder will fund musculoskeletal research
Pitt will match the donation to create a new center named for Orland Bethel.
Homecoming will feature Hillman memories, chancellor Q&A, fireworks
See highlights from the August Wilson Archive; follow the "Snake"; watch Pitt battle Louisville
Check out three exhibits this fall at the University Art Gallery
Hillman hosting ‘Hungarians in Pittsburgh’; see more at Bradford and Greensburg