Chancellor’s Spotlight

Oct 18

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.

Aug 23

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.

Jul 12

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.

Jun 03

A Message From Chancellor Gabel

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

May 30

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.

Mar 26

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.

Mar 06

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.

Feb 12

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.

Jan 05

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.

Dec 20

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.

Nov 17

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.

Nov 17

Chancellor Gabel on Higher Education’s Role in Keeping America Competitive

Joan Gabel speaks about emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and driving innovation in education in a video released by the Council on Competitiveness.

Nov 16

A Message From Chancellor Gabel

Joan Gabel provides an organizational transition update that creates a closer working relationship with the Office of Human Resources and reinforces her commitment to employees across all campuses.

Oct 24

Chancellor Gabel’s First 100 Days

As Joan Gabel reaches a milestone, she announces an exciting new initiative to help students with the greatest need complete their degrees, among other updates.

Oct 12

A Message From Chancellor Gabel

Joan Gabel updates the University community on Pitt’s response to the terrorist attack in Israel.