Network upgrades have resolved computer problems at Pitt-Bradford and are set to increase bandwidth (capacity) at Pitt’s other regional campuses. UPB got its bandwidth upgrade last month; the other regionals are set to have theirs within the next month or so, said Jinx Walton, director of Pitt’s Computing Services and Systems Development. UPB got an […]
MBA program ranked by Financial Times >
February 8th, 2007Pitt’s full-time MBA program has returned to the Financial Times listings of the world’s top 100 MBA programs at No. 84. The Katz Graduate School of Business failed to make the 2006 list after ranking No. 70 in 2005. Among all U.S. schools, Pitt’s program ranked No. 51; among U.S. public universities Pitt was 23rd […]
Chancellor to address honors convocation >
February 8th, 2007Chancellor Mark A. Nordenberg will deliver the keynote address at Pitt’s 31st annual honors convocation, set for 2 p.m. Feb. 23 in Carnegie Music Hall. The convocation recognizes undergraduate, graduate and professional student academic achievement; student leadership, and faculty and staff accomplishments. The event also will mark the 220th anniversary of the University’s founding. Nordenberg […]
Pitt United Way campaign exceeds goals >
February 8th, 2007More than a half-million dollars has been raised through the University’s 2006 United Way fundraising drive, surpassing the goal set. As of last week, more than 2,300 faculty, staff and retirees had pledged $534,916, surpassing the $500,000 goal and topping last year’s total. “I am very pleased with the success of our recent United Way […]
Tax hotline set up >
February 8th, 2007Payroll has set up a tax hotline for questions concerning the W-2 and 1042S tax forms. The hotline number, 412/624-8070 (option 9), will be in effect through April 16, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Questions regarding form 1099 should be directed to Payment Processing at 412/624-5337; email: sconwell@bc.pitt.edu. Questions regarding form 1098T (tuition payment statement) […]
UPMC's cardiac care recognized >
February 8th, 2007UPMC has been named a Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Care for 2007. Blue Distinction is the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association’s nationwide program that hopes to create a level of quality transparency with two goals: engaging consumers to enable more informed health care decisions and collaborating with physicians and hospitals to improve quality […]