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Gallagher’s first five years have been an education

Affordability and personalized education are two key initiatives that have thrived under Pitt's 18th chancellor.

PLRB denies hearing on Pitt faculty union

Ruling says organizers did not collect cards from 30 percent of bargaining unit; union disputes this claim.

Health plan rates going up 2.9 percent for 2019-20

Hearing aid coverage added; enrollment period runs April 24 to May 15.

Professors at Pittsburgh campus exceed national salary averages

Regionals don’t fare as well in annual AAUP Faculty Compensation Survey.

Wrestler jersey with Cathedral of Learning on it

Pitt Athletics gets new look and big donation

Return to Majors-era colors and introduction of new Panther logo revealed; NFL great Donald announces gift.

Non-tenure stream faculty plead for transparency

Faculty Affairs Committee hears complaints about pay, promotions and contract renewals.

Title IX complaints key issue at grad student union forum

Voting continues through today; results aren’t expected until late next week

Online map of Pittsburgh campus can be customized by users

Interactive site gives 360-degree views of campus and can provide directions.

Candidates announced for Senate committees

Voting by Faculty Assembly members takes place between April 24 and May 6.

Canvas learning management system ready for pilot phase

Selected faculty and courses will try out the Blackboard replacement, Senate committee told.

Athletics reviewing checks and balances after ‘Varsity Blues’ scandal

Faculty Assembly voices concerns about legalized sports gambling’s impact on students

Pitt researcher taking a closer look at sit-and-stand desks

Bioengineering professor finds studies show negligible weight loss but there are other benefits.

ICYMI: Get a look at design for Scaife Hall new west wing

Construction could get started later this year on 110,000-square-foot space.

Graduation speakers named for Pittsburgh and regional campuses

U.S. ambassador, a ’95 Pitt grad, to speak at undergraduate ceremony on April 28.

Also in This Issue:

Provost’s office gives out awards for teaching innovations and mentoring

CAAPP names South Carolina poet as its second creative writing fellow

Faculty can benefit from Pitt Ventures Student Challenge

TEACHING AT PITT: Growth mindset and its implications in teaching

SENATE MATTERS: Faculty Affairs Committee examining NTS issues

Publishing clearinghouse: Lunch & Learn; Sloane Crosley

Year of Pitt Global celebration planned on April 24

Share your opinion: University marks and colors survey

Lecture spotlight: Digital transformations

Volume 51 |
Issue 16: April 18, 2019

Gallagher’s first five years have been an education