After more than 30 years in higher education, Ann E. Cudd (A&S ’84G, ’86G, ’88G) has returned to her alma mater as the University of Pittsburgh’s provost and senior vice chancellor. Cudd most recently worked at Boston University as dean of its College and Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. Cudd, whose appointment at Pitt began Sept. 1, recently talked to @Pitt about the role of a provost and her top priorities for the University, among other topics.