Chancellor's Spotlight
Select messages to the community and news stories worth sharing.
July 23, 2021
Pitt’s Virus Control Program for the Fall
Chancellor Gallagher shares how the University's plans will continue to protect students, faculty and staff amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
June 30, 2020
Reinventing Our Operations to Keep the Pitt Community Safe and Healthy
Chancellor Gallagher briefs the University community on the Resilience Framework that will guide our operations in light of the shifting nature of the pandemic. Read more »
June 15, 2020
June 2020 Senate Council Meeting: 5 Things to Know
Chancellor Gallagher spoke about his recent discussions with students, tuition and more during his report to Senate Council on Thursday, June 11. Read more »
June 15, 2020
Education Is Mission Critical
Read Chancellor Gallagher's message—which he delivered during a Pennsylvania Senate Education Committee meeting—about resuming campus operations during the pandemic. Read more »
June 8, 2020
Update on Resiliency Planning
Chancellor Gallagher follows up on his prior planning update about resuming operations in the continued presence of the novel coronavirus. Read more »
June 2, 2020
Statement on Racial Injustice and the Death of George Floyd
Chancellor Gallagher reacts to the death of George Floyd and the civil unrest that has followed. His message discusses the importance of standing in solidarity with African Americans and Pitt’s role in pursuing greater equity and justice for all. Read more.»
May 29, 2020
Levine Transitions to Executive Director of the Brain Institute
On Monday, June 1, after 22 years of transformative leadership at the University of Pittsburgh, Art Levine will officially step down as our senior vice chancellor for the health sciences and John and Gertrude Petersen Dean of the School of Medicine. Read more »
May 29, 2020
Planning Process Check-in
In a prior update, Chancellor Gallagher committed to sharing details of our ongoing planning activities by early June. With this milestone just around the corner, he checks in—even before the efforts of the various task forces and working groups are complete. Read more »
May 18, 2020
May 2020 Senate Council Meeting: 5 Things to Know
Chancellor Gallagher delivered his monthly report to Senate Council on Thursday, May 14. Miss the meeting? We’ve selected five notable items from the chancellor’s update to share. Read more »
May 1, 2020
Planning for Fall 2020
Chancellor Gallagher discusses the University’s preparations for fall and operations as government restrictions continue to evolve and invites the Pitt community to provide feedback. Read more »
April 26, 2020
Dear Class of 2020
Chancellor Gallagher celebrates the University’s latest graduates, who have earned their degrees amid extraordinary circumstances. Read more »
March 20, 2020
Pittsburgh’s Race to Protect the Helpers
Chancellor Gallagher’s op-ed in the Post-Gazette highlights the Pittsburgh community’s role in helping the health care industry respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more »
March 18, 2020
Additional Reductions in Pitt's Operating Status
As the public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic escalates, the University of Pittsburgh will be taking additional steps that reduce—to an absolute minimum—the need for faculty and staff to be on our campuses, while allowing our core teaching and research mission to continue. Read more »
March 11, 2020
COVID-19 Pandemic: Pitt's Actions
Chancellor Gallagher shares the latest decisions that the University of Pittsburgh is making in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Read more »
March 3, 2020
Investing in Pitt Is a Critical Investment for the Commonwealth
Chancellor Gallagher provides a look at the University of Pittsburgh’s undeniable impact on the state of Pennsylvania—and incredible impact on its communities, families and future. Read more »
January 16, 2020