Gallagher plans to step down as chancellor next year
He says the decision was not prompted by any outside force; he will transition to physics faculty.

Burton Morris painting gives his much beloved Cathedral a bold new look
Sales of Pitt swag featuring the new artwork will benefit the Pell Match Program.

To mask or not to mask? That is the question we all must answer
Union, administration and faculty weigh in on decision to lift requirement.
CFO’s office answers questions about Anthony Travel
Senate looking into ‘widespread dissatisfaction’ with preferred provider and the policy behind it.

Staff Council’s first spotlight shines light on new budget model
CFO Sastry answers questions and hears concerns about impact of funding changes.
Faculty union getting to work to develop policies
Input sought from everyone in bargaining unit to help decide priorities.
Bradford DEI officer sees opportunities to support students
Alston is using several programs to educate faculty, staff and students

Gallagher urges Pitt community to speak out to Pa. lawmakers
Nearly 100 advocates were on hand for an in-person Pitt Day in Harrisburg.
Provost’s academic freedom letter praised but panel wants stronger protections
Tenure committee seeks official University regulations to uphold classroom autonomy.
Computing committee asks how to keep communications private
Current policy addresses emails but not many of the other ways we exchange information.

Narduzzi signs contract to lead Pitt football through 2030
No financial details released; deal will make him longest-serving Panthers coach.
Oakland campus’ 1,400 security cameras help deter and investigate crime
Public safety’s Ted Fritz tells committee he’s open to reviewing building security.

New real estate vice chancellor sees potential at Pitt
DeJong praises Kumar’s past work helping develop translational life sciences research.
Here’s the Plan (for Pitt): Q&A with Provost Ann E. Cudd
How will the plan propel our community to take concrete actions to drive change?

Science Revealed explores how we talk about UFOs
Historians and scientists will look at why we create explanations for the unexplained.
Tuition exchange, institutional conflict of interest policies open for comment
New COI rules would make sure individual interests of senior officers don’t influence decisions.
Oakland Crossings project OK’d by Planning Commission
New UPMC hospital also now moving to City Council for final approval.

In-person Faculty Honors Convocation planned for April 1
Separate ceremonies will be held for graduate and undergraduate students.