PLRB denies hearing on Pitt faculty union
Ruling says organizers did not collect cards from 30 percent of bargaining unit; union disputes this claim. Read more »
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. Read more »
Health plan rates going up 2.9 percent for 2019-20
Hearing aid coverage added; enrollment period runs April 24 to May 15. Read more »
Professors at Pittsburgh campus exceed national salary averages
Regionals don’t fare as well in annual AAUP Faculty Compensation Survey. Read more »
Pitt Athletics gets new look and big donation
Return to Majors-era colors and introduction of new Panther logo revealed; NFL great Aaron Donald announces gift. Read more »
Non-tenure stream faculty plead for transparency
Faculty Affairs Committee hears complaints about pay, promotions and contract renewals. Read more »
Title IX complaints key issue at grad student union forum
Voting continues through today; results aren’t expected until late next week. Read more »
Online map of Pittsburgh campus can be customized by users
Interactive site gives 360-degree views of campus and can provide directions. Read more »
Candidates announced for Senate committees
Voting by Faculty Assembly members takes place between April 24 and May 6. Read more »
Canvas learning management system ready for pilot phase
Selected faculty and courses will try out the Blackboard replacement, Senate committee told. Read more »
Athletics reviewing checks and balances after ‘Varsity Blues’ scandal
Faculty Assembly voices concerns about legalized sports gambling’s impact on students. Read more »
Pitt researcher taking a closer look at sit-and-stand desks
Bioengineering professor finds studies show negligible weight loss but there are other benefits. Read more »
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. Read more »
Graduation speakers named for Pittsburgh and regional campuses
U.S. ambassador, a ’95 Pitt grad, to speak at undergraduate ceremony on April 28. Read more »
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