September 24, 2024
Dear Colleagues,
As many of you know, we have been evaluating best paths forward as we consider how the University of Pittsburgh can advance and strengthen its presence in the online and hybrid educational space.
September 5, 2024
Dear Colleagues,
I am delighted to announce that Tiffany Gary-Webb, who began her work in our office as Special Assistant to the Provost for Race and the Social Determinants of Equity, Health and Well-being in 2021, will undertake a new assignment as a Provost Faculty Fellow, continuing her work with John Wallace, Vice Provost for Diversity and Development and the Faculty Diversity and Development team.
September 4, 2024
Dear Colleagues,
As you may remember, in October of 2023, Charles (Chuck) Perfetti shared his intention to step down from his long-standing and impressive role as director of the Learning Research and Development Center (LRDC). I then launched a national search for his successor. I am very pleased to announce that, after a diligent search, I have appointed Elizabeth Votruba-Drzal to serve as the LRDC’s next director, effective September 1, 2024.
July 9, 2024
Dear Colleagues,
For the past seven years, Ariel C. Armony has been a vital part of the Office of the Provost’s cabinet, joining first as Vice Provost for Global Affairs in August 2017 and continuing as Vice Chancellor for Global Affairs since July 2022. In these roles, and as director of the University Center for International Studies (UCIS), Ariel has worked passionately to advance the University of Pittsburgh’s global plan.
July 2, 2024
Dear Colleagues,
I want to share with you the news of a shift taking place in the Office of the Provost leadership.
First, Steve Wisniewski has advised me of his decision to step away from the Office of the Provost to pursue new professional opportunities effective on or before July 15, 2024.
June 27, 2024
Dear Colleagues,
I am extremely pleased to share the news that Adam J. Lee, currently serving as Executive Associate Dean in the School of Computing and Information (SCI), has accepted my offer to become the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies in the Office of the Provost (OTP). His transition from SCI to the OTP will be phased, with full-time appointment effective September 1, 2024.
May 29, 2024
Dear Colleagues,
After a thorough national search, I am pleased to announce that Dr. Carla Panzella has been named Vice Provost for Student Affairs, effective June 1, 2024.
As you may know, Carla has been serving as Interim Vice Provost since January 2024. Prior to that assignment, she served as the Dean of Students since August 2021 and as Associate Vice Provost since December 2022.
May 28, 2024
Dear Colleagues,
Today, I am delighted to announce that, after a robust national search, Michele V. Manuel has been named the new U.S. Steel Dean of the University of Pittsburgh’s Swanson School of Engineering, effective September 1, 2024.
May 6, 2024
Dear Colleagues,
After a comprehensive national search, I am very pleased to announce that Dr. Eboni M. Zamani-Gallaher has been named the new Renée and Richard Goldman Dean of the School of Education, effective May 1, 2024.
As you may know, since August 2023, Eboni has served as Interim Dean of the school, continuing its forward progress.
March 28, 2024
Dear Colleagues,
In April of last year, we announced that academic year 2023-24 would be the Year of Discourse and Dialogue at the University of Pittsburgh. That timely theme was inspired by the many ways in which Higher Education has been at the forefront of engagement around respecting divergent viewpoints—and in establishing the important space for various viewpoints to continue to find opportunities for expression.
