February 19, 2025
Dear Colleagues,
I am writing to let you know that Michael Bridges, Executive Director of the University Center for Teaching and Learning (UCTL) has advised me that he will be retiring from the University effective June 30, 2025. In the time ahead, I plan to name an interim executive director as we consider timing of a search for a permanent leader.
January 8, 2025
Dear Colleagues,
Today, I am very pleased to announce that, after a comprehensive national search, Professor and Vice Dean Jerry Dickinson has been named the new dean of the School of Law effective January 15, 2025.
A Pittsburgh native, Jerry has built a national, international, and local reputation as a constitutional law scholar and civil rights lawyer. He has extensive litigation and transactional pro bono experience in civil rights and civil liberties.
December 17, 2024
Dear Colleagues,
I am delighted to announce that Natasha Tokowicz, Associate Dean for Equity, Faculty Development, and Community Engagement in the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, will serve as a Provost Faculty Fellow, effective January 1, 2025.
November 12, 2024
Dear Colleagues,
In January 2022, Daren Ellerbee joined the Office of the Provost (OTP) as the inaugural director of the University Educational Outreach Center (EOC), which is dedicated to building more equitable pathways for all students to gain the potential to enroll at the University of Pittsburgh or other selective colleges and universities.
November 1, 2024
Dear Colleagues,
I am very pleased to announce that I have appointed Laura Winters to serve as Assistant Provost for Strategy and to join as a member of the Provost’s Cabinet.
Nearly all of you have worked with Laura in one capacity or another and so you know first-hand the outstanding contributions she has made—and continues to make—in the Office of the Provost.
October 14, 2024
Dear Colleagues,
As you know, in July of this year, Ariel C. Armony was named Provost and Executive Vice President at Babson College, effective mid-fall of this year.
October 1, 2024
Dear Colleagues,
I am writing to share the news that Andrea Hergenroeder, who has served with excellence as the director of the Pre-Health Resource Center (PHRC) since July 1, 2021, will transition out of that role, effective October 1, 2024.
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.
