Chancellor's Spotlight
Select messages to the community and news stories worth sharing.
January 7, 2020
Announcing Pitt’s Next SVC for the Health Sciences
Dr. Anantha Shekhar is the university’s next senior vice chancellor for the health sciences and John and Gertrude Petersen Dean of the School of Medicine.
April 25, 2019
Dear Class of 2019…
Chancellor Gallagher celebrates some exceptional qualities and accomplishments of Pitt’s graduating class. Read more »
March 22, 2019
As We Wait: Remembering Our Core Values
The jury has just begun its deliberations in the trial of former East Pittsburgh police officer Michael Rosfeld for the shooting death of Antwon Rose II. Read more »
March 6, 2019
Q&A: Search for Health Sciences SVC and School of Medicine Dean
Dr. Arthur S. Levine has announced his intent to transition out of his roles as senior vice chancellor for the health sciences and John and Gertrude Petersen Dean of the School of Medicine. Have questions about the search for his successor? Read more »
February 26, 2019
Investing in Pitt: A Smart, Certain and Powerful Investment in Pennsylvania’s Future
Our impact on the commonwealth is not measured solely in terms of economics or research but also in terms of Pitt’s core mission: to make the world better through knowledge. Read more »
February 22, 2019
Announcing the Pitt Success Pell Match Program
The Pitt Success Pell Match Program will set into motion the most significant restructuring of financial aid in the University’s long history. Read more »
February 1, 2019
Responding to Proposed Title IX Changes
In 2018, the Department of Education proposed changes regarding the administration of Title IX on university campuses nationwide. Read Chancellor Gallagher’s response to these changes, which he submitted to the Department on Jan. 30. Read more »
January 23, 2019
Dean Levine to Transition to New Role
After more than 20 years of transformative service to Pitt, Dr. Arthur Levine has informed Chancellor Gallagher of his intent to exit his position as senior vice chancellor for the health sciences and the John and Gertrude Petersen Dean in the School of Medicine. Read more »
January 4, 2019
Pitt Seed Project: Year Two
The new year has arrived and—with it—a new call for Pitt Seed Project ideas. Read more »
November 2, 2018
Pitt Together: Stronger Than Hate
On Monday, Nov. 5, the University community will gather at noon on the Cathedral of Learning lawn to pay tribute to the victims of the Tree of Life massacre. Read more »
October 29, 2018
Tree of Life Tragedy: Where We Go From Here
Chancellor Gallagher writes at a time of enormous grief for the Pittsburgh community. Read more »
October 2, 2018
Introducing Panthers Forward
Panthers Forward is an exciting new program—open to Pitt seniors graduating in spring 2019–that reduces the burden of student loans and supports student success. Read more »
September 27, 2018
Lessons Worth Reviewing
The Pitt community has learned some valuable lessons in tackling the tough topics of sexual harassment and sexual assault prevention on our campuses. Read more »
September 13, 2018
Preparing for the Impact of Hurricane Florence
The Pittsburgh campus is watching the news stories evolve—anxiously following the approach of Hurricane Florence. Read more »
August 27, 2018
Welcome to Pitt!
It’s hard to believe that the first day of classes is already upon us. Perhaps the amazing amount of change we’ve packed into these last few months has contributed to summer’s rapid run. Read more »
July 16, 2018