Michael Bridges, Executive Director of Pitt Teaching Center, will be retiring from the University effective June 30, 2025. An interim executive director will be named as we consider timing of a search for a permanent leader. Read the full announcement: ow.ly/opsn50V2XwG

We are pleased to announce that David Sanchez, Swanson School of Engineering Associate Professor and Mascaro Center Associate Director, has been appointed as a Provost Faculty Fellow, effective February 1, 2025. Read the full announcement: ow.ly/mTNB50V34bB

We are pleased to announce that Shelome Gooden, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research in the Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Related Fields, has been appointed as a Provost Faculty Fellow, effective February 24. Read the full announcement: ow.ly/xyhW50V7Co5

How can Pitt courses best prepare undergraduate students for success? Students, we want to hear from you! Register to attend this March 24 event and share your vision for general education reform: ow.ly/yApG50UZKvw

English professor Angie Cruz has won the 43rd Dos Passos Prize for Literature and has been named a 2025 United States Artists Fellow, one of only seven writers selected this year. pitt.ly/4brYvnu

Instructors can apply for the Faculty Experiential Learning & Technology Grant (FELT)—a two-term program designed to help Pitt faculty transform their teaching by incorporating hands-on learning and emerging technologies through Friday, March 14. 🔗 » teaching.pitt.edu/open-lab/felt/

Undergraduate students, come share your vision for general education reform this Monday: ow.ly/yApG50UZKvw There will be a taco bar and chances to win a Pitt tumbler, knit blanket, $25 gift card, and more!

Nicola Foote, Dean of the Frederick Honors College College, joins the podcast to discuss honors education at Pitt, student success, and the recent expansion to Pitt-Greensburg. Listen to the episode: ow.ly/5WBs50VnGru

The annual Student Satisfaction Survey seeks to better understand the broad experiences of all Pitt undergraduate students. Take the survey for the chance to win one of ten $100 Vincent cards or two iPad minis: ow.ly/42u250Voox4

Part of the Year of Discourse and Dialogue’s capstone series of events, faculty are invited to this discussion to identify strategies and practices for cultivating connections that will build and strengthen community and belonging across the University. ow.ly/QXkP50VrRwI

Nicola Foote, Dean of Frederick Honors College, joined "From the Office of the Provost" to discuss honors education at Pitt, student success, and the recent expansion to University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg. For the full episode: ow.ly/WIzY50VnGrv

At Data Science Day 2025, SCI students like Devon Smith and Abby Zimmerman presented their research in a unique way, and connect with the University of Pittsburgh community. Read more: sci.pitt.edu/news/students-… Pitt Cyber Pitt Provost SCI Informatics & Networked Systems Pitt Computer Science Intelligent Systems

Your journey doesn’t end at graduation, it’s just the beginning! 🎓 Whether you're working, studying, or taking time for something new, the Career Center wants to hear where life’s taking you next! Go to pi.tt/gradsurvey25 and complete the short online survey today

The end-of-term teaching survey period concludes on Wednesday, April 23, at 11:59 p.m. Remember to provide words of encouragement to your students to complete their OMETs! 🔗 » teaching.pitt.edu/resources/incr…

Happy Earth Day, Panthers! 🔵🟡🌎

We are wishing success for all of our incredible students during final exams! You've worked diligently to get to this moment and now is your time to show how much you've grown. Do your best, but remember to prioritize your well-being. You've got this!

IMPORTANT: Extension of Grade Deadline The Office of the University Registrar recognizes the challenges faced as a result of the storms on Tuesday, April 29. Thus, the deadline for Spring 2025 regular session grades has been extended to 11:59 pm on Sunday, May 4.

Associate Vice Provost for Inclusive Excellence in Education Belkys Torres joins the podcast to give updates on the General Education Reform Project. Listen to the episode: ow.ly/682L50VM55v

Today, we celebrate the incredible achievements of our graduating students. Your hard work and resilience have brought you to this moment. We wish you success in your future endeavors and know that the Pitt community is behind you every step of the way. Congratulations! #H2P

We are delighted to announce that Lena Dowdell has been named the director of Pitt’s Educational Outreach Center, effective May 1, 2025. As you may know, Lena has been serving as Associate Director since December 2023. Read the full announcement: ow.ly/vuXj50VORom