Chancellor's Spotlight
Select messages to the community and news stories worth sharing.
June 2, 2020
Statement on Racial Injustice and the Death of George Floyd
Chancellor Gallagher reacts to the death of George Floyd and the widespread civil unrest that has followed. His message discusses the importance of standing in solidarity with African Americans and the University's role in pursuing greater equity and justice for all.
August 27, 2019
Next Steps: Socially Responsible Investment Committee Report Response
Chancellor Gallagher responds to the Socially Responsible Investment Committee’s report, released in Spring 2019. In this message, he asks the Office of the Senior Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer to explore three distinct approaches. Read more »
July 22, 2019
In Support of Global Engagement
Chancellor Gallagher writes to the University community about the importance of fostering and sustaining global academic engagement at Pitt. Read more »
July 18, 2019
Socially Responsible Investment Committee Report
In January 2018, amid growing interest from our university community, Chancellor Gallagher established a committee to examine socially responsible investing as it relates to Pitt’s investment portfolio. Read more »
July 10, 2019
2020 University Budget Update
Earlier today, members of the Board of Trustees, acting through the Board’s Executive Committee, convened and approved the institution’s operating and capital budgets for fiscal year 2020. Read more »
June 4, 2019
A Father’s Day Tradition
For the fourth consecutive year, Chancellor Gallagher has signed the Father’s Day Pledge. This statewide campaign—led locally by Southwest PA Says NO MORE—is an opportunity for men to join women in vowing to take action to end domestic violence and sexual assault. Read more »
May 31, 2019
Announcing Our Second Class of Pitt Seed Awardees
In January 2019, Chancellor Gallagher kicked off year two of our Pitt Seed program, which—like last year—gives employees from all five campuses an opportunity to directly and actively contribute to Pitt’s strategic transformation. And, like last year, faculty and staff delivered. Read more »
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