Teaching Center takes measured, birds-eye approach to Gen AI curriculum guidance
Pedagogy expert tells Faculty Assembly that students must learn to think for themselves before they can use AI effectively.
Faculty Assembly establishes affinity group for Health Sciences faculty members
Emergency medicine faculty member led move to create first-of-its-kind informal committee.
Health Sciences draft master plan for facilities should be ready by May
Yearlong process is looking at how to more efficiently house programs now in 54 buildings.
Gen AI in academia, leadership changes among topics in Senate Council reports
SGB president discusses financial responsibility/fee initiative, student elections.
Perfetti leads list of retirees with 58 years at Pitt and LRDC
Several long careers at the University came to an end over the past seven months.
Vendor drops long-term care insurance offered at Pitt
Those already enrolled can pay Unum directly; University looking for another option.
Rutenbar shares ‘fairly OK’ news on federal appropriations bill
SVC for research lauds ‘blocking nature’ in bills that protect indirect cost reimbursement rates.
Staff, faculty, students voice concerns about potential ICE activity on campus
Email from Pickett stresses following University guidance and contacting Pitt Police.
Research protections leader explains rollout of ProofigAI image-duplication detection software
Bill Yates says Pitt offering alternative security training module to fulfill CHIPS Act requirements.
SGB proposes adding voting student member to Board of Trustees
Student government leader says chancellor was supportive of the idea, but board must decide.
LGBTQIA Steering Committee to hold 'listening session' this month
Staff Council also announced its Spring Assembly will be on May 27.
Assembly gets updates on Gen Ed curriculum decisions, new evaluation software
OMET role to remain with adoption of ClassRanked teaching survey system.
Innovation award helping Huguley expand Parent Heart’s reach
The startup is designed to connect families to resources and information they need.
Mentoring summit keynotes will discuss appreciative advising and career readiness
The March 6 online conference attracts participants from hundreds of schools.
Once a reluctant teacher, Shannon Reed has found her niche
Undergraduate Writing Program director happy she can prioritize artistic expression.
Higher ed timeline: Lawmakers urge Penn State to stay neutral on faculty unionization
NSF official says cuts last year left agency without enough staff.
City says Panther Hollow Bridge could reopen by late summer
Work on nearby Charles Anderson Bridge likely to last until at least 2028.
PAE updates leadership in advance of comprehensive campaign
Doug McCullough moves up to lead Philanthropic & Alumni Engagement.
Pitt Day of Giving had 11,431 donors and raised $3.04 million
Greensburg campus topped the list in three different categories.