Pitt community rallies, offers resources in wake of Middle East crisis
Jewish, Arab professors plan unifying, “compassion”-based event for Oct. 26.
New program restricts University-owned cell phones to certain jobs
Plan will give those who qualify a $30 monthly payment to defray cost of business use of personal phones.
Year of Discourse and Dialogue means talking to each other and listening
First deadline for funding requests is Dec. 1; find details on newly launched website.
Employee Emergency Fund has been in works for more than 2 years
Financial assistance of up to $1,500 will be available to those in crisis.
Gabel shares her aspirations, along with Pitt’s challenges, with alumni at Q&A event
Inspired by survey feedback, chancellor acknowledges “headwinds” facing higher education.
Provost search, grad student health insurance processes move forward
Gabel tells Senate she’s involved in discussions on Carnegie Reclassification of R1 and other universities.
DeJong says move to administration was ‘an opportunity for impact’
At Staff Council event, SVC for business and operations marvels at changes at Pitt since 1989.
Turning Point defends choice of James O’Keefe as campus speaker
The controversial “guerrilla journalist” founded Project Veritas, which fired him this year.
Committee updated on public transportation changes, communications with PRT
Increased ridership, construction delays, scheduling changes create challenges.
Innovations in education: Semiconductor training using current industry tools
Swanson School project will create 20 new hands-on lab tutorials and five team projects.
Fall 2023 enrollment numbers increase slightly; applications set another record
Gabel outlined improvements, innovations set for regional campuses at board meeting.
Pitt Jazz Seminar’s concluding concert at Pittsburgh Playhouse this year
Workshops with jazz masters, films, performances and more will fill 53rd annual event.
Audubon Day returns to Hillman Library on Nov. 10
University Library System archive has one of rare full copies of “Birds of America.”
One year past accreditation, College in High School program approaches record enrollment
Director touts expanding course offerings, equity standards while seeking legislative support.
Provost’s office plans workshops on ‘equity in graduate admissions’
Godley also tells committee about work on transfer credits and English Language Institute.