Gallagher proud of how Pitt has thrived despite strong headwinds
As he enters his last months, the chancellor will be helping give his successor a good start.

New chancellor’s salary ranks in upper echelon of peer AAU institutions
Joan Gabel’s compensation closer to senior vice chancellor for health sciences level.
Discourse and Dialogue will be theme for 2023-24
Year of .. will “probe the ways to harness the power of differing views and perceptions,” provost says.

Prisoners and Pitt students both learn in law school’s Inside-Out class
David Harris says experience for 14 law students will stay with them as they enter the justice system.
Pitt shows improvements in U.S. News graduate school lists
Medicine and law rankings delayed; business dean says rating drop “unwelcome news.”

Report shares achievements, challenges in pursuing Pitt’s sustainability goals
Sharrard encouraged by 43 “on track” benchmarks, increased green-campus consciousness.
Spate of campus disruptions draws strong feelings at Senate Council
Pitt Police praised for improved response in April 18 protest; more changes in works this summer.

HR’s Gallaher will address compensation at next Spotlight Session
He tells Staff Council that the modernization process is at the starting line.
Gallagher tells Senate that commencement popularity is a good problem
Kear thanks committees for their hard work during this transitional year with the union.

Dietrich insider picked as dean of the School of Arts & Sciences
Leibovich started in Pitt’s physics department in 2003 and currently serves as associate dean.
Individual evacuation plans available to those with disabilities
Environmental Health and Safety will meet with people where they work.
Social media team available to advise and guide Pitt-related accounts
An audit of all University accounts is ongoing and a new policy is in the works.

‘I’m fine’ project helps participants see the masks they show the world
Exhibit of works by faculty, staff and students on display now at Hillman third floor.
Faculty union rally seeks movement on compensation issues
More than 100 supporters gathered outside the bargaining session last week.

New vice chancellor named for communications and marketing
Richelieu has worked in public relations and strategic communications for more than 20 years.
Writing Center peer tutors share universal-design upgrade ideas
Concepts are intended to increase accessibility, comfort of O’Hara Student Center facility.

Pitt alum and oldest living U.S. Olympic medalist Herb Douglas dies at 101
The planned indoor track at future Victory Heights facility will be named in his honor.
Kear, Kanthak re-elected to lead Senate Council another 2 years
Election also fills seats on Faculty Assembly; committee positions up for vote now.