Chancellor’s Spotlight

A Message From Chancellor Gabel

Long-standing and valued Pitt leader Tom Crawford has agreed to serve as the interim lead of PAE and report to Senior Vice Chancellor Kevin Washo, who will lead the new Office of External Relations.

A Message From Chancellor Gabel

Senior Vice Chancellor for Philanthropic and Alumni Engagement Kris Davitt will be departing Pitt to accept the position of senior vice president for development at the Columbia University Irving Medical Center.

Update on Federal Guidance

Chancellor Gabel and other senior leaders share the latest developments regarding the National Institutes of Health and Department of Education.

NIH Research Funding Update for the Pitt Community

Chancellor Gabel provides an update on proposed cuts to indirect costs for research awards granted by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Allen Greene Named Pitt's Director of Athletics

Chancellor Joan Gabel announced that highly accomplished and nationally respected college athletics administrator Allen Greene has been appointed director of athletics at the University of Pittsburgh.

A Message From Chancellor Gabel

Chancellor Gabel welcomes the University community to a new academic year and speaks to Pitt's commitment to an educational environment that welcomes debate across a wide range of perspectives.

University’s Fiscal Year 2025 Operating and Capital Budgets

This balanced budget reflects the University’s priorities as defined by the Plan for Pitt 2028, including core commitments to our people and to providing a high-quality, world-class education to our students.

A Message From Chancellor Gabel

Chancellor Gabel addresses a pro-Palestinian encampment that is occupying the Cathedral of Learning lawn.

A Message From Chancellor Gabel

Dwayne Pinkney (GSPIA ’87) will return to his alma mater later this summer as the University of Pittsburgh’s executive senior vice chancellor for administration and finance and chief financial officer, pending approval from the Board of Trustees.

Phil Bakken Named Pitt’s Vice Chancellor and Secretary of the Board of Trustees

He currently serves as the chief of staff to the president and corporation secretary to the Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska System.

A Message From Chancellor Gabel

Dr. Joseph J. McCarthy will be the University of Pittsburgh’s next provost and senior vice chancellor, pending approval from the Board of Trustees.

A Message From Chancellor Gabel

Chancellor Gabel highlights a few opportunities for the University community to provide feedback, including a survey on the proposed action items for the Plan for Pitt 2028.

A Message From Chancellor Gabel

Senior Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer Hari Sastry will be departing Pitt to become the CFO at Georgetown University, his alma mater.

Winter Recess Message

Chancellor Gabel reflects on the warm welcome during her first months at Pitt and wishes the University community a happy holiday season and new year.

Chancellor Gabel Elected as Chair of the APLU Council of Presidents

The Washington D.C.-based membership association works to advance the mission of more than 250 public research universities, land-grant institutions, state university systems and affiliated organizations spanning across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, six U.S. territories, Canada and Mexico.