New business dean looks to Pittsburgh as learning laboratory
Anderson wants to “bring together the strengths of Pitt with the strengths of the community.”
Union, administration agree on 3.25 percent raises for part-time faculty
Deal allows annual pay increases to proceed as both sides work toward a full contract.
Faculty Assembly updated on target date retirement fund, dependent care
Tuition Exchange Program, classroom attendance, part-time faculty services addressed.

Frederick shares journey from University honors student to benefactor
Pitt’s first Rhodes Scholar visits campus to celebrate unique gift to two universities.
HR committee focuses on tips to keep employees at Pitt
Panel has developed a set of supervisor tools, including “stay interviews.”

Lindsay Rodzwicz Burns elected Staff Council president
The engineering school employee has a long history with the advocacy group.
Nondiscrimination policy draft will be open for comment soon
The revisions have been in the works since 2020; some objected to mandatory reporting clause.

From tree trunks to polymers, Balazs follows her scientific bliss
Lauded engineering professor says her successes came after many attempts and failures.
Pitt removed completely from lawsuit by Norman Wang
UPMC, three doctors still involved in case surrounding controversial article.
Conference brings together Pitt’s centers tackling race issues
John Wallace says much is being done here and hopes collaboration increases impact.

Celebrate Africa to showcase Pitt’s engagement and encourage more
Center for African Studies director says the continent has much to teach everyone.
Pitt in the making: Controversial topics weren’t always so fraught
Professors took stands on both sides of abortion issue with no political repercussions.

Property watch: Library Phase IV, new arena open for public comment
Proposed Wexford Science building on Forbes gets past latest legal hurdle.
Get the latest COVID booster now at Pitt Vaccination and Health Hub
Flu shots also available at Fifth Avenue center and at upcoming clinics.
A growing number of people have been added to Pitt’s payroll
See who’s new among faculty and staff throughout the University.

Big Idea Center’s new space will have grand opening on Sept. 16
Director invites faculty and staff for weekly chats on opportunities the center offers.
Niche places Pitt 26th among public universities; 110th overall
Ranking season will bring U.S. News report next week; Executive MBA hits highest level ever.

Costello moves from Dental Medicine to associate vice chancellor
He’ll fill a new position in health science integration; Oakley named interim dean.
Fueling our Future funding showcase set for Sept. 16
Deadline to express interest in next round of Pitt Momentum Funds is Sept. 19.