Messages from the Provost

Update Regarding Start of Fall Term: Message from the Provost to Pittsburgh Campus Faculty

August 20, 2021

Dear Pittsburgh Campus Faculty Members and Instructors,

The summer seems to have passed swiftly—and during these weeks, we have been working in real time to respond to the continually shifting landscape that the pandemic has presented to us.

I know that this remains a time of stress and unpredictability for us all. The Delta variant is proving to be a very difficult opponent in the fight to control the COVID-19 pandemic. As you may be aware, colleges and universities around the country are changing plans for fall semester teaching and learning.

Are you vaccinated against COVID-19? Tell Pitt for a chance to win!

Message From University of Pittsburgh Leadership Regarding the Chauvin Verdict

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Pittsburgh campus moving to Elevated Risk Posture and shelter in place at 9 p.m. tonight

March 31, 2021

Dear Pittsburgh Campus Faculty and Students,

As was announced earlier today, due to the unfortunate rise in cases of COVID-19 on the Pittsburgh campus and in Allegheny County, the Pittsburgh campus will be moving to the Elevated Risk Posture and has activated shelter-in-place protocols, effective at 9 p.m. this evening.

A Message from the Provost to Pitt Faculty and Students: Fall 2021 Academic Planning

March 18, 2021

Dear Pitt Faculty and Students,

As we look forward to the fall term, I want to share with you some important information about our progress and academic planning.

First and foremost, I cannot wait to welcome faculty and students to the 2021-2022 academic year—in person.

A Message from Provost Ann E. Cudd to Pitt Faculty (March 1, 2021)

Dear Pitt Faculty Members,

It is the first day of March 2021 and I am reflecting on last March—the month when we united as the Pitt community to quickly pivot in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. It was the start of what I think we can all agree has been a highly challenging and difficult time. Through intense collaboration and sheer grit, we have been able to persevere and continue to make progress.

Message from the Provost to Pitt Faculty (Jan. 12, 2021)

Dear Pitt Faculty Members,

As we begin a New Year, and with it the spring term, it is certainly clear that the days ahead will be filled with both opportunities and challenges—all of which will require our continued collective flexibility and ongoing kindness to ourselves and others. I am excited to be able to “flex” our academic muscles to galvanize the Pitt educational experience.

A Message from Provost Ann E. Cudd (Dec. 11, 2020)

December 11, 2020

Dear Pitt Faculty Members and Students,

I want to say thank you—first for your courage, and then for your adaptability, professionalism, ingenuity and patience—as we continue to respond to—and learn through—the COVID-19 pandemic. No day is easy or uncomplicated. Ingenuity and turn-on-the-dime problem solving is happening everywhere in our community.

A Message from Provost Ann E. Cudd - Nov. 9, 2020

November 9, 2020

Dear Pittsburgh campus faculty and students,

As was announced last evening, due to the unfortunate rise in cases of COVID-19 on the Pittsburgh campus and in Allegheny County, the Pittsburgh campus has moved to the Elevated Risk Posture and has activated shelter-in-place protocols.

A Message from Provost Ann E. Cudd - Nov. 2, 2020

November 2, 202

Dear Panther Nation,

Tomorrow, November 3, 2020, is Election Day.

While many will head to the polls, many others have already voted by mail or in person at a ballot drop-off site. However you choose or have chosen to participate, your vote will help to shape our nation’s priorities and is a critical part of our democratic process. And for those who are not eligible to vote, your perspectives and contributions to our social fabric at this time are greatly valued.