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 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.
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
Meet the Chancellor's Global Advisory Council
Chancellor Gallagher announced the formation of a global advisory council, which will work to advance the University's mission on an international scale. The council's 20 founding members are Pitt alumni representing eight countries and multiple sectors of the global economy. Read more »
March 1, 2017
Annual Statement for the Pennsylvania Senate Appropriations Committee
Chancellor Gallagher appeared before the Pennsylvania Senate Appropriations Committee to deliver his annual statement on how Pitt is both a smart investment and a powerful economic engine for the state of Pennsylvania. Read more »
February 23, 2017
From Pam Connelly, Vice Chancellor for Diversity and Inclusion
Last night, the federal government announced changes to guidance from the U.S. Departments of Justice and Education under Title IX regarding transgender students accessing facilities that correspond with their gender identity. Read more »
January 28, 2017