COVID-birthed remote work becoming part of Pitt employee fabric
Departments get creative with balancing physical, virtual staff presences.

Ukrainian scholars and others finding a helping hand at Pitt
Programs led by law school, GSPIA, psychiatry faculty will help prepare for after the war.

Gallagher uses annual report to recap how Pitt has grown during his tenure
“We have some amazing forward momentum. We really are on the right track.”
Browning says chancellor search panel is diverse cross-section of Pitt community
Blum says competition will be high for candidates, but she hopes job is completed by spring.

New hospitality leader shares benefits of consolidated guest services options
Jackie Gillespie pleased with popularity of one-stop event planning structure
HR shares goals for comprehensive strategic plan
Advisory committee planned to help guide the office’s work and how it is delivered.

Property watch: Pitt to spend $18.8 million on chilled water plant upgrades
Details released on new Hillman Library entrance and two-tiered sports arena.
50 years of Pitt women’s and gender studies celebrated
Frieze recalls program founding; anniversary will bring together alumni and students.

Five years on, SCI thrives as ‘transdisciplinary’ resource
Dean Childers touts joint majors with other schools and collaborative environment.
Committee concerned about intent of provost’s student well-being memo
Some faculty want language clarified regarding student absence and “drop” options.

Pitt’s new COVID czar updates Senate on pandemic policies, challenges
Joe Suyama shares concerns on acclimating incoming freshman to personal responsibilities.

Pitt Pantry now located at O’Hara Student Center
Donations needed of nonperishable food, school supplies, hygiene items and more.
Staff Council proposes statement in support of reproductive rights
Outgoing president Coldren praised; tentative plans moving ahead to revive Kennywood Day.

ElevateBio collaboration propels Pitt BioForge project at Hazelwood Green
Faculty researchers tout facility’s transformational potential for biomedical research.
Pitt drops to 23rd for public universities in U.S. News rankings
Undergraduate business and computer science programs see rating jump.

Homecoming activities start Oct. 3 leading up to Va. Tech game
Blue and Gold Bash, fireworks and laser show set for Oct. 7 at Cathedral.