Chancellor's Spotlight
Select messages to the community and news stories worth sharing.
April 7, 2022
A Message From Chancellor Gallagher
Chancellor Gallagher shares his intention to step down from his role as chancellor in summer 2023.
July 16, 2018
2019 University Budget Update
Earlier today, members of our Board of Trustees convened and approved the University's operating and capital budgets for 2019. Read more »
June 29, 2018
Pitt’s Next Provost, CIO and Treasurer
Chancellor Gallagher introduces three exceptional leaders who will be joining our university community. Read more »
June 20, 2018
Pitt Report Tackles Opioid Abuse
Earlier this month, a Pitt working group generated a new report, Opioid Use Disorder: Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery, that outlines more than two-dozen recommendations tailored to our university community. Read more »
June 19, 2018
Announcing Our First-Ever Pitt Seed Awardees
See the 23 faculty and staff projects that will receive funding to help advance the Plan for Pitt. Read more »
April 18, 2018
Dear Class of 2018
Congratulations! You’ve made it to graduation day and filled this academic journey with countless milestones and memories. Read more »
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