Spotlight

Volunteers working on the Pitt Day of Caring
January 29, 2020 - 11:20am

Putting the Fun in Fundraising

Over the years, changes at Pitt Information Technology have included department growth and new branding, but one thing that has remained constant is employee enthusiasm for the United Way campaign.
Chancellor Patrick Gallagher
January 22, 2020 - 1:06pm

From the Chancellor: Advancing Our Community-Driven Response to Preventing Sexual Misconduct

In a message to the University community, Chancellor Patrick Gallagher writes how community-driven efforts have advanced over the last three months and shares early milestones.
View of the Cathedral of Learning from an architectural cutout at the top of Heinz Chapel
January 22, 2020 - 12:21pm

New Office Dedicated to Prevention of Sexual Violence

Carrie Benson will lead the new education and prevention office which will focus on stopping sexual violence before it starts.
From left: Interim Vice Chancellor for Diversity and Inclusion Katie Pope; Scholar Mentor and Equipoise Co-chair Lesha Greene; Senior Vice Chancellor for Engagement and Secretary of the Board of Trustees Kathy Humphrey; Vice Provost and Dean of Students Kenyon Bonner; and Steven Jones, special events staff member and Equipoise co-chair.
January 22, 2020 - 11:55am

Kathy Humphrey Honored for Leadership, Commitment to Social Justice

Equipoise honored Senior Vice Chancellor for Engagement and Secretary of the Board of Trustees Kathy Humphrey with its Martin Luther King Jr. Creating a Just Community Award.
Outside the Cathedral of Learning
January 22, 2020 - 11:09am

New Benefit Helps Employees with Student Loan Debt

A new partnership through TIAA offers Pitt employees resources to navigate federal student loan forgiveness programs, an alignment with a broader University priority of access and affordability.
Ideas for Plan for Pitt 2025 on a board
January 22, 2020 - 11:09am

Diverse Collaboration at the Heart of Strategic Planning Workshops

At a recent workshop session, members of the Pitt community discussed the 2025 Plan for Pitt and brainstormed ways to evolve the University’s strategy for the next half-decade.
A Pitt Logistics and Printing Services employee loads the wrapped textiles bins into a truck for delivery.
January 22, 2020 - 10:57am

Recycling Program Creates a New Life for Textiles

When you think of recycling, you may think primarily of glass, metals and paper, but a new sustainability initiative will offer the Pitt community a way to keep textiles—including clothing and accessories—out of the landfill.
"Light Up"
January 22, 2020 - 10:33am

Public Art on Campus Gets A Closer Look

A new steering committee is being formed to take a closer look at public art on the Pittsburgh campus and to discuss what pieces might be added in the future.
Matthew Sterne
January 15, 2020 - 12:07pm

Matthew Sterne Appointed Vice Chancellor for Business Services

In this newly created position, Matthew Sterne will provide oversight and direction across Pitt’s auxiliary services.
Shifting Power Structures classroom with students at tables
January 15, 2020 - 11:03am

School of Education Receives $1 Million Grant from Gates Foundation

The award will fund a project that aims to change how educational research is performed by bringing in the voices of more educators and students of color.