Tiered salary pool increases set at 2 and 2.5 percent
Trustees committee also approves tuition hikes of 2 percent at regionals and 2.75 to 5 percent in Pittsburgh. Read more »
Building a bridge between Pitt and its neighbors
New community engagement team, Jamie Ducar and Alex Toner, want to expand the University’s reach. Read more »
Labor Department audit finds faculty recruiting, recordkeeping violations
Pitt cited for failing to keep track of how well affirmative action programs were working. Read more »
ASK THE UTIMES: All your burning questions about campus
New feature is here to find the answers about unusual things you see and hear about at Pitt. Read more »
MAKING PITT WORK: Mario Browne’s focus has always been on diversity
Second time at University has him attracting more minority faculty, staff into health sciences schools. Read more »
Jazz and Culture journal seeks academic articles on Geri Allen
Late Pitt professor was a “tremendously influential voice on piano,” her colleague says. Read more »
University officials happy state funding continues to rise
This year’s 2 percent increase was possible because of a revenue surplus. Read more »
Pitt ahead of the curve on sexual assault reporting rules
University already meets new Pa. law requiring campuses to have online, anonymous systems. Read more »
Get out of the office and enjoy Oakland this summer
There’s plenty to do on your lunch break within walking distance. Read more »
Administration condemns racist, threatening Snapchats sent by student
Cudd, Bonner say there will be discussions about strengthening the Student Code of Conduct. Read more »
Pitt employees pack Kennywood for annual picnic
Staff Council's annual events offered rides, games, dancing, raffles and a buffet lunch. Read more »
Pitt faculty heading up regional group researching area’s stormwater control
White paper looks at how to track effectiveness of green infrastructure projects. Read more »
Another week, another road construction project
Boulevard of the Allies work to stretch from Bates Street to Birmingham Bridge. Read more »
Kirsten Gillibrand kicks off ‘Broken Promises Tour’ in Oakland
Presidential candidate touts Medicare for all and easy access to unions. Read more »
Trustees re-elect Tansky Blum to final year as chairperson
Three new members named to Pitt seats on UPMC Board of Directors. Read more »
Pitt, CMU supercomputing center gets $10 million NSF grant
The money and partnership with Hewlett Packard will fund new, even-faster Bridges-2 supercomputer. Read more »
Also in This Issue:
Police seek suspect in Oakland home invasion and attempted assault
Summer session planned for instructor-led tech workshops for staff
Campus tours available for new and longtime employees
Author/professor’s talk focuses on women and negotiating
Get tickets now for fall/winter lecture series at Carnegie Music Hall
Denis named to new Laughlin Chair in Finance
Pitt Law launches graduate program on human resources law
Deadline Aug. 7 for UPSIDE Awards for diversity excellence
Lecture spotlight: ‘Transcriptional Reprogramming in the Developing Embryo’
Tell us what’s new for 2019-20 school year
Rodi named interim associate dean at College of Business Administration