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.
February 12, 2024
Dear Colleagues,
I want to share with you that Lucy Sankey Russell, Vice Provost and Chief of Staff, has advised me of her decision to retire effective June 12, 2024.
December 7, 2023
Dear Colleagues,
As you know, this academic year is the Year of Discourse and Dialogue at the University of Pittsburgh.
I am grateful to Kenyon Bonner, Vice Provost for Student Affairs, and Carissa Slotterback, Dean of the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, for the excellent work they have undertaken to date with the committee they created to lead efforts around the Year of Discourse and Dialogue.
November 16, 2023
Dear Colleagues,
I am pleased to announce that Carla Panzella, who has served as the Dean of Students since August 2021 and as Associate Vice Provost since December 2022, has agreed to serve as the Interim Vice Provost for Student Affairs.
November 6, 2023
Dear Pitt Community,
After nearly 20 years of advocating for students and the student experience at the University of Pittsburgh, Kenyon Bonner has notified me that he will step down from his role as vice provost for student affairs in December 2023 to become vice president and chief student affairs officer at the University of Virginia. The University of Virginia’s unique student self-governance, Honor System, and Academical Village will pose new and wonderful opportunities for him.
October 9, 2023
Dear Colleagues,
After 16 years leading the Learning Research and Development Center (LRDC), Charles (Chuck) Perfetti has shared with me his decision to step down from his role as its director in August 2024. Over the years, he has worked effectively to build LRDC’s strengths in the learning sciences, notably growing neuroscience and child development research areas, while also increasing the LRDC’s research connections within the educational mission of the University.
August 15, 2023
Dear Colleagues,
As you might expect, my appointment as Interim Provost will result in necessary shifts in the Office of Undergraduate Studies for the year ahead.
August 15, 2023
Dear Colleagues,
I am very pleased to announce that April Belback has been promoted to Associate Vice Provost of Student Success and Advising effective August 1. In this role, April will continue to lead and implement an institutional collaborative vision for holistic advising, mentoring and student success by connecting campus innovators, advisors, faculty, and students. She will report to Amanda Godley Vice Provost for Graduate Studies/Interim Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies.
July 24, 2023
Dear Colleagues,
I am pleased to share that Eboni Zamani-Gallaher, Professor and Associate Dean for Equity, Justice, and Strategic Partnerships in the School of Education, has agreed to serve as the Renée and Richard Goldman Interim Dean of that school.
She will begin this role effective August 1, 2023, as Valerie Kinloch returns to her alma mater, Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU) in Charlotte, North Carolina, to lead as its next president.
June 29, 2023
Dear Colleagues,
I am pleased to share with you that I have appointed Michael Bridges as the Executive Director of the University Center for Teaching and Learning (UCTL), effective July 1, 2023. He has served as Interim Executive Director over the last year to great success. With this appointment, he will report directly to the Provost.
