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August 21, 2019 - 10:50am
IT Writ Large
As the University’s new chief information officer, Mark D. Henderson hopes that collaboration will enhance efficiency, reliability and the provision of tech support and services to the Pitt community.
August 20, 2019 - 4:27pm
New Latinx Cluster-hiring Initiative Supports Provost Diversity Priority
The Office of the Provost’s new initiative supports University diversity efforts by increasing the number of faculty members focused on Latinx issues.
August 19, 2019 - 10:03am
Public Comments Sought for 3 Draft University Policies
The Office of Policy Development and Management invites the Pitt community to review and comment on three drafted University policies. The public comment period for these policies closes Sept. 16.
August 14, 2019 - 9:39am
Chancellor’s Staff Awards Recognize 10
Chancellor Patrick Gallagher recognized 10 Pitt staff members with awards for efforts in community engagement, mentoring and research support.
August 14, 2019 - 8:57am
Pitt–Titusville Welcomes 3 Partners in Developing Education Hub
Three partners have announced their commitment to join with the University to develop Titusville’s new education and training hub, which will offer new and enhanced academic and workforce training programs.
August 14, 2019 - 8:48am
Art and Ancestry
Whether she’s in the advising office serving first-generation students or engaging with Pittsburgh youth making Africana art on the weekends, creativity follows Sheba Gittens.
August 7, 2019 - 9:38am
The Call for Creativity
Calling all makers, all poets and scientists, all math problem-solvers and jazz freestylers: The Year of Creativity wants your submissions for proposals, programs and events.
August 7, 2019 - 9:34am
Walid Gellad Receives Presidential Award
Associate Professor and Director of the Center for Pharmaceutical Policy and Prescribing Walid Gellad was awarded the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government to outstanding early-career scientists and engineers.
August 7, 2019 - 9:28am
Ray Jones Named Director of Berg Center
Ray Jones, clinical associate professor and Mehta Family Faculty Fellow, has been appointed the new director of the David Berg Center for Leadership and Ethics at Pitt Business.
August 7, 2019 - 9:27am
Center for Urban Education Hosts Sold-out Educator Forum
The Center for Urban Education hosted its annual forum, which brought together K-12 higher ed teaching practitioners and scholars to tackle the topic of how to dismantle the school-to-prison pipeline.