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  • Experiential Learning Student Showcase March 18, 2026, 11 to 2, Hillman Library.

    Experiential Learning at Pitt

    Learn more and explore the variety of opportunities at the March 18 Student Showcase. 
  • Data Sci + AI Forum 2026: The Story and Future of Pittsburgh through Data, March 26-27, 2026

    DataSci+AI Forum 2026

    Join a 2-day event that explores data not just as information but as a shared storytelling tool for building a forward-looking Pittsburgh.
  • Students participate in S.T.E.A.M. Saturdays Kick-Off activities at the Hill District Community Engagement Center.

    Pitt Earns Renewed Designation

    The University has successfully renewed its Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement.
  • From the Office of the Provost

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    Check out recent episodes in the From the Office of the Provost series to learn more about OTP activities.

Welcome to the Office of the Provost

Guided by the provost, Pitt’s chief academic officer, the Office of the Provost develops and executes the University’s academic vision. The office advances Pitt’s institutional priorities by emphasizing excellence in teaching and research, access and affordability, student success, data-informed decision-making, individualized education, and a steadfast commitment to ethics and integrity.

 

Highlights

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Executive Orders, Federal Funding
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Gen Ed Reform Task Force
Chancellor, Provost, and Senior Vice Chancellor for Research with Engineering award recipients at 2024 Faculty Honors Convocation
Honorific Awards Training
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Provost Podcast
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Provost’s Office Hours
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Advising at Pitt
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Accreditation
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Provost Awards & Funding

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Academic Accolades

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16 faculty honored with 2026 Chancellor’s Distinguished Awards

Sixteen Pitt faculty members have earned the 2026 Chancellor’s Distinguished Awards for exemplifying excellence in public service, research and teaching.

Jason Deakings
Deakings made the New Pittsburgh Courier 40 Under 40 list

Jason Deakings, assistant professor in the School of Public Health, was named to the New Pittsburgh Courier’s Fab 40 Under 40 list for 2026.

Cathedral of Learning
School of Medicine student made the Pittsburgh Business Times 30 Under 30 list

Benjamin Leslie, current student in the School of Medicine, was named to the Pittsburgh Business Times’ 30 Under 30 list.

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News

More than 50 online and hybrid programs extend Pitt’s reach virtually anywhere
Mentoring summit keynotes will discuss appreciative advising and career readiness
They benefited from Pitt’s Student Success Hub. Now, they’re giving back.
Community Champions honored at K. Leroy Irvis Black History Month celebration
Harding steps down as Pitt’s chief enrollment officer
Message to Pitt Faculty and Staff: Coordinating AI Efforts Across Pitt
Undergraduate commencement moving to Acrisure Stadium
Transition in the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid
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Office of the Provost

University of Pittsburgh
Office of the Provost
801 Cathedral of Learning

412-624-4222
provost@pitt.edu

 

Resources

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Contact

  • Student Affairs:
    412-648-1006
  • Financial Aid/Admissions:
    412-624-7488
  • Pitt Research:
    412-624-7400
  • Human Resources:
    412-624-7000
  • Office of the Registrar:
    412-624-7600
Revised 03/10/26Copyright 2026