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.
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
From Pam Connelly: A Response to Charlottesville
Vice Chancellor Pam Connelly reiterates Pitt's stance on diversity and inclusion. Read More »
July 24, 2017
University’s 2018 Budget
Last week, members of our Board of Trustees Budget and Executive Committees convened and approved Pitt’s operating and capital budgets for 2018. Read more »
June 30, 2017
Announcing the Pittsburgh Public Scholars Program
At the University's summer convening of its Board of Trustees, Chancellor Gallagher announced the creation of the Pittsburgh Public Scholars program. This new initiative, which begins in fall 2018, will guarantee admission to any Pitt campus for valedictorians and salutatorians at all nine schools in the Pittsburgh Public School system. Read his prepared remarks »
June 14, 2017
An Important Father's Day Pledge
Chancellor Gallagher is joining community leaders in signing a Father’s Day pledge to end domestic violence—and you can, too. This annual pledge, led locally by Southwest PA Says NO MORE, is part of a statewide campaign dedicated to engaging men in solutions aimed at ending gender violence. Sign the pledge today! »
June 8, 2017
Pittsburgh Myth, Paris Reality
Chancellor Gallagher's article for Science magazine highlights the significance of Pittsburgh's history as an innovation leader and how this history can inform our nation's economic approach to the challenge of climate change. Read the article »
June 7, 2017