Office of the Provost

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Vice Provost Laurie Kirsch Announces Plans to Step Down

Laurie J. Kirsch has announced plans to step down from her role as vice provost for faculty affairs, development and diversity effective June 30. She's led efforts promoting diverse and inclusive development and recognition among Pitt faculty.
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Public Art Makes Campus More Vibrant

A new Art on Campus initiative will serve to enrich information about current artworks on the Pittsburgh campus, as well as recommend locations for installations of new acquisitions and donations.

Provost's Office Hour on Feb. 11

Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor Ann E. Cudd invites faculty, staff and students to share suggestions and feedback at her office hour on Feb. 11.

Initiative Advances Public Art on Campus

Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor Ann E. Cudd and Senior Vice Chancellor for Business and Operations Greg Scott have...
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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.

Year of Creativity Proposals Due Jan. 31

Faculty, staff and students who have ideas for projects potentially funded by the Year of Creativity should submit their proposals by Friday, Jan. 31.

Teaching Center Honors Four with Advancing Educational Excellence Award

The University Center for Teaching and Learning recognized Charline Rowland, teaching consultant; Mark Vehec, web...

Provost’s Office Hours Resume Jan. 13

Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor Ann E. Cudd invites faculty, staff and students to share suggestions and feedback.

Open Education Resource Grant Proposals Now Accepted

The Office of the Provost invites faculty proposals for development funding that supports the creation and adaptation of high-quality, free-to-use course materials.
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What We’re Bingeing Over the Holidays

From audiobooks to videogames and most other media in between, University faculty and staff are looking forward to using Winter Recess to read—and watch, and listen, and play.