The Plan for Pitt: Build Foundational Strength

View of the Cathedral of Learning from an architectural cutout at the top of Heinz Chapel

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.
"Light Up"

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.
Heather Lyke

Elevated Commitment: Heather Lyke On Victory Heights

@Pitt spoke to Athletic Director Heather Lyke about the strategy behind the Victory Heights initiative and how she sees the positive impact it will have to the entire campus community and beyond.
Anantha Shekhar

Anantha Shekhar Named Senior Vice Chancellor for Health Sciences, Med School Dean

Anantha Shekhar joins Pitt from Indiana University and is expected to begin the role in June 2020.
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Campus Improvements Progress

Pitt's operations team was hard at work continuing exciting campus improvements over winter recess. Read more about the progress and updates you’ll see this year.

Lina Dostilio Leads Study on Hyperlocal Community Engagement

Lina Dostilio, associate vice chancellor for community engagement, published a new study in conjunction with her work as...

School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Celebrates 50th Anniversary

The University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences turns 50 this year.  The school began as one of the...
Henry L. Alexander and Christine Szalkuski

Chancellor Recognizes Long-term Employees

At a recent luncheon, Chancellor Patrick Gallagher recognized the service of staff members who are celebrating milestone work anniversaries this year.

United Way Campaign Nears 75% of Goal, Prize Winners Announced

The Pitt United Way Campaign has raised more than $562,000 through faculty, staff, retiree and special events donations.

Shelome Gooden Named First Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research for the Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences and Related Fields

Shelome Gooden was recently named as the University of Pittsburgh’s first-ever assistant vice chancellor for research for...