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January 2, 2019 - 8:50am
Walton to Retire After More Than Four Decades at Pitt
After a more than 40-year career with the University, Chief Information Officer Jinx Walton has announced her intent to retire in early February 2019. Walton is responsible for the strategic implementation of technology to further the goals of the University and to support the efforts of students, faculty and staff across Pitt's five campuses.
January 2, 2019 - 8:19am
Jonassaint Named First Vice Chair for Diversity for Department of Medicine
Naudia Jonassaint, medical director of clinical hepatology at UPMC Presbyterian and assistant professor of medicine, will work to enhance diversity and inclusion across the department.
December 20, 2018 - 4:27pm
Trustees Compensation Committee Approves Officer Salaries
The Board of Trustees compensation committee approved a 2.25 percent salary increase for Chancellor Patrick Gallagher and five officers who hold key leadership positions within the University. The salary adjustments are consistent with the cost-of-living and merit increases applied to the faculty and staff earlier this year.
December 18, 2018 - 10:15am
Falk Library Exhibit Highlights Scientists' Art
Through Jan. 16, the Scientists as Artists Reprise 2018 exhibit features artwork by Pitt scientists, including paintings, photographs and more.
December 12, 2018 - 11:07am
Provost Names Spears Associate Vice Provost for Academic Innovation
In her new role as associate vice provost for academic innovation, Julia Spears will focus on further developing and executing the Personalized Education Initiative in the Office of the Provost.
December 12, 2018 - 11:07am
Staff Council Announces Mentor Award, Book Fund Recipients
At a Dec. 4 luncheon recognizing employee service, Pitt's Staff Council recognized the winner of its staff mentor award and announced four recipients of book fund scholarships to children of Pitt staff.
December 12, 2018 - 11:06am
2019 Pitt Seed Project to Launch in January
In January 2019, the University of Pittsburgh will issue a new call for Pitt Seed Project proposals. All faculty and staff are invited to learn more about the initiative’s process and attend information sessions in the new year.
December 11, 2018 - 4:10pm
What We're Reading Over Winter Recess
During winter break, Pitt faculty and staff are looking forward to digging in to lots of genres, titles and topics.
December 10, 2018 - 11:16am
"Pitt Is People Power": Long-term Staff Honored for Service
Chancellor Patrick Gallagher and Pitt's Office of Human Resources honored employee service anniversaries at a luncheon event held Dec. 4.
December 5, 2018 - 11:53am
Balbier Named Director of Institute of Politics, Elsie Hillman Civic Forum
Samantha Balbier joins Pitt from the Greater Pittsburgh Nonprofit Partnership. She begins her new role in early January.