By SUSAN JONES
The second Graduate Studies Retreat attracted more than 100 people — from faculty to staff to students — to discuss issues confronting graduate students and professors.
The day-long event on Feb. 1 included sessions on graduate recruiting, mental health, using GREs in admissions and mentoring.
In an increasingly technological world, “the primary purpose of higher education has to be helping humans get better at being human, because we know machines are getting better,” keynote speaker Randy Bass told the 2019 Teaching and Assessment Conference. Read "Workshop looks at a more holistic and experiential way to teach today" in University Times »
The events of Jan. 15, 1969, became a tipping point in the University of Pittsburgh’s history regarding issues of race, inclusion and representation.
On that day, students from the Black Action Society (BAS) — an organization established on April 4, 1968, in response to the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. — led a sit-in at the University’s Computer Center to demand change and action.
By Donovan Harrell
The Office of the Provost is opening up a new round of funding for an initiative to help students cope with the increasing cost of textbooks and other learning materials.
Starting Feb. 1, the office will invite proposals from faculty for Open Educational Resource projects. Proposals will be due March 20.
The new year offers Pitt staff member’s opportunities for growth and engagement across our institution. As our University continues to advance, it is important that staff, students, faculty and University administration work collectively to achieve positive solutions to challenges that may arise. Read "STAFF MATTERS: Come to council meetings to talk to Pitt’s top administrators" in University Times »
Milton Hershey School and the University of Pittsburgh have formalized a partnership to help financially disadvantaged students—many of whom are the first in their families to attend college—achieve success throughout their entire college experience. Together, leaders from Milton Hershey School and the University of Pittsburgh will work to improve the graduation rate for low-income, first-generation college students. Read the full announcement at Milton Hershey School News »
HERSHEY, Pa., Dec. 14, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Milton Hershey School and the University of Pittsburgh have formalized a partnership to help financially disadvantaged students—many of whom are the first in their families to attend college—achieve success throughout their entire college experience. Together, leaders from Milton Hershey School and the University of Pittsburgh will work to improve the graduation rate for low-income, first-generation college students.
The last Senate Council meeting of the fall 2018 semester was filled with holiday cheer as various University leaders updated the Pitt community on investments, faculty/staff events and more. Read "Proposed Title IX changes under review by Pitt, Gallagher tells Senate" in University Times »
Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor Ann E. Cudd has announced the appointment of Julia Spears as associate vice provost for academic innovation. In this new role, Spears will focus on further developing and executing the Personalized Education Initiative in the Office of the Provost. Read "Provost Names Spears Associate Vice Provost for Academic Innovation" in @Pitt »
Pitt’s Office of the Provost has named Lucy Sankey Russell as vice provost and chief of staff. In the newly created role, Russell will advise Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor Ann E. Cudd on matters of policy, academic affairs, procedural issues and strategic and fundraising initiatives.
