Faculty union says 98% of members voted for ratification
University administration working with union to implement raises and other contract details.
Annual IRS filing shows increases in employees, student aid, tuition revenue
Coaches Narduzzi and Capel lead list of highest-paid Pitt employees
Media project gives families outlet to help process grief of losing a child
Pitt researchers, Pediatric Palliative Care Coalition collaborate on ‘Visualizing Loss’ film series.
Gabel addresses demonstrations, FAFSA and other issues at Senate Council
Chancellor says Pitt is “content-neutral about our time-and-place policies” on protests.
Pitt committed to construction and worksite safety, chancellor stresses
Extra precautions near site of fatal accident include concrete barriers at base of slope.
University Club hopes to attract more faculty, staff and others
Upgrades to Fitness Center and Rooftop Terrace highlight changes at campus venue.
Kear presents shared governance highlights of academic year to Senate Council
Talks on ELI’s future continue; research participant payment policy passes.
Survey of unit-level budget committees found most members felt informed
One area of concern was many PBCs weren’t regularly using the budget ReSTART model.
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.
On-campus summer dining options expand in Oakland
Cathedral Café available for weekday lunches; Ethel’s and Smokeland BBQ open on Posvar walkway.
Happiness may be a matter of science, development program participants learn
Expressing gratitude can help our brains overcome an inate negative bias.
Pitt issues third report on ESG investment considerations
Fossil fuel holdings in private equities increase slightly but still headed to zero by 2035.
Hillgrove, Groat first broadcasters in Pitt’s Athletics Hall of Fame
The two will be honored along with 8 others before Sept. 14 Panthers game against WVU.
Process for Campus Master Plan update taking shape
A steering committee and website are in place; public input chances coming this fall.