Weather shines for annual faculty and staff picnic
Chancellor Gallagher welcomes a crowd during his last time hosting the event.

Joe McCarthy will serve as interim provost when Cudd leaves
The national search for a new academic leader will happen after the new chancellors starts.
Most will see health insurance rate hikes for 2023-24
Panther Plus and Advocate merging; faculty bargaining unit members plans unchanged.
Some issues resolved for adjuncts’ ID card use during summer
Kear details Faculty Assembly accomplishments and setbacks for 2022-23.

Incoming Dietrich dean relishes opportunity to build on successes, finesse challenges
Pitt veteran Leibovich seeks to reward innovation, build partnerships, trumpet value of curriculum.
Bylaws change to make part-time faculty full Senate members tabled
Faculty Assembly still has questions on proposal that has been debated for months by committee.

Inside … the Media Creation Lab faculty and others find their voice
The Alumni Hall space is used for podcasting, recording lectures and more.
Provost’s memo on student well-being accommodations still raising questions
Senate committee members say faculty and students need clearer guidance on this issue.

Salk exhibit celebrates Public Health school’s 75th anniversary
The permanent installation includes iron lung, centrifuge and the famed vaccine developer’s desk.
Health insurance open enrollment information coming May 15
New rates still a mystery, but for faculty represented by the union, rates will remain unchanged.

Developing self-care plan now will help when problems arise
Two SHRS faculty give tips for handling stress and more at Staff Council Spring Assembly.
Gender equity-economics report shows increase of women in Pitt’s higher ranks
Five-year data analysis compares University schools with each other and AAU peers.

Faculty Assembly OKs update to Pitt ‘marks’ policy
Streamlined policy covering University name, logos, trademarks was last reviewed in 2008.
Navigator provides centralized resource for Pitt researchers
Service designed to improve communication, ensure compliance and best practices.

Commencement ceremonies draw big crowds
Graduate and undergraduate students honored as they complete Pitt degrees

Library Insider: Falk Library renovations update
The Scaife Hall facility has a new entrance, combined service desk and new group study rooms.