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.
February 20, 2018
Questions and Answers About Pitt Seed Projects
University community members have been busy submitting questions about the Pitt Seed Projects. Read answers to these questions to learn more about this exciting opportunity. Read more »
January 22, 2018
Announcing Pitt Seed Projects
The Plan for Pitt maps out our university’s continued evolution as a world leader in learning, teaching and research. As an institution, our capacity to successfully and strategically advance this plan hinges on one vital component: You. Read more »
December 21, 2017
Federal Tax Reform Update
The final version of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which Congress passed yesterday and now awaits the president’s signature, includes a number of provisions affecting higher education. Read more »
December 20, 2017
Chancellor Reaffirms University’s Core Values
By working together, we can ensure that our university is free from sexual misconduct, harassment and discrimination. Read more »
December 15, 2017
A Year to Remember
As a nod to all that we’ve accomplished together, we’ve created a short video that spotlights some of our university community’s many great milestones earned in 2017. Read more »
November 21, 2017
Happy Thanksgiving, Panthers!
In the spirit of the approaching holiday, Chancellor Gallagher takes a moment to say thank you. Read more »
November 17, 2017
Pitt Community Update on U.S. Tax Reform Legislation
While we may not often think of the tax code as helping students and families, it plays a vital role in supporting those who invest in themselves and higher education and in increasing accessibility and affordability. Read more »
November 7, 2017
Provost Beeson to Return to Faculty
After eight years of exceptional service as provost and 17 years of distinguished service as an academic administrator, Patricia Beeson has informed Chancellor Gallagher of her intention to step down from her current administrative role and return to faculty after the conclusion of this academic year. Read more »
October 26, 2017
Funding for Pitt: Thank You for Your Support
Last night, the House of Representatives passed the non-preferred appropriation bill that funds Pitt by an overwhelming margin of 181-5. Read more »
October 12, 2017
Chancellor's Message on the State Budget
Chancellor Gallagher calls on Pitt community members to take a stand by letting their lawmakers know that Pennsylvania cannot afford to let our state-related universities be abandoned. Read more »
September 14, 2017
Capturing the Next Pittsburgh Economy
A new report, released by The Brookings Institution, underscores Pittsburgh's potential to transform into a global innovation city and highlights the leading role that local research institutions–including Pitt and UPMC–can play in realizing this vision. Download the report »
September 7, 2017
State Budget Call to Action
Chancellor Gallagher asks the Pitt community to join him in urging Pennsylvania lawmakers to approve funding for the Commonwealth's state-related universities. Read more »
September 5, 2017
With Penn State and Pitt, Pennsylvania Wins
Chancellor Gallagher and Penn State President Eric Barron co-authored an op-ed underscoring the importance of state support for their institutions. Read more »
August 28, 2017
Building Our University Community
As another academic year kicks off, Chancellor Gallagher welcomes faculty, students and staff across all five campuses. Read more »
August 16, 2017