With higher education norms under fire, Pitt’s shared governance structure holds steady
University Senate leaders, chancellor share triumphs, drawbacks of committee-based policy making.
Chancellor lauds shared governance as environment for ‘people and ideas’ to ‘thrive’
Multi-voiced process more important as higher education faces growing pressures, Gabel says.
Staff Council adjusting to realities under unionization
The group hopes to clearly define where it can be the advocate in shared governance.
Shekhar will step down after transformative time leading health sciences
University hopes ‘scale, momentum and exceptional strength’ of the 6 schools leads to competitive search.
Update now to new PittSAFE public safety app
The customized program replaces RAVE Guardian, which will sunset soon.
Fifth ESG report shows decrease in Pitt’s private investment exposure to fossil fuels
Document provides ‘snapshot’ of Consolidated Endowment Fund’s considerations.
New Social Work dean channels rich Pitt history, passion for her field into new role
Kyaien Conner seeks to incorporate AI, widen ‘doorways’ to degrees, prepare students for workforce.
No major parking changes this fall, but Pitt permit rates are going up
RA Lot now closed, while most of Posvar Garage is again available.
Stay out of the red bus-only lanes now visible on Fifth and Forbes
The change is part of bus rapid transit system; comment period open on bus-line refresh.
Dad’s love of Pitt led Jana Sestili to attend and then return here
Hospitality@Pitt director tells Staff Council event to turn to her group for help with events.
E-scooters can no longer be parked or stored on Pitt property
City and state laws prohibit using the devices on streets or sidewalks in Oakland.
Mobile writing event will explore freedom and democracy
Participants will explore local spaces, write together and share their work.
ICYMI: This summer brought new deans, new digs for Hill District CEC
Residence hall work commenced and Pitt wi-fi got an upgrade, too.
One key Oakland bridge reopens while another could be closed into 2028
Two-year Panther Hollow project complete; Charles Anderson Bridge still needs much work.
Gabel named to Forbes 50 Over 50 among U.S. women
The chancellor also has joined the board of life sciences AI infrastructure company.
Higher ed update: Universities ponder response to Ed Department’s ‘Compact 2.0’
Applications from international students dropped 10%; new H-1B visa fee proposed.
From the editor: Thanks for 8 challenging and fascinating years
As I retire, I’m glad to know the University Times is in good hands and has Pitt’s support.