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Provost Announcements

Arjang Assad Transition

September 16, 2021

Dear Colleagues, 

Arjang Assad took on the role of the University of Pittsburgh’s Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business and College of Business Administration Henry E. Haller Jr. Dean in July 2015. Under his care, the school’s reputation has grown and its programs have attracted students that shine among the best and the brightest. 

It is with sincere appreciation for the work he has done in these years that I write to share that Arjang has decided to step down from that role and return to the faculty effective June 30, 2022. 

PIC HC Director Announcement

June 29, 2021

Dear Colleagues,

I am very pleased to announce that Andrea Hergenroeder, from the University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (SHRS), has been appointed as the new director of the Pitt Interprofessional Center for Health Careers (PIC Health Careers) effective July 1, 2021.

She succeeds Susan M. Meyer, who has skillfully steered the center as director since its launch in 2018 and who earlier this year announced her intention to retire.

Appointment of New Registrar

May 13, 2021

Dear Colleagues,

Please see the message below from Joe McCarthy announcing the appointment of Jonathan Helm as the University's new registrar. This is great news!

Best,
Ann

Ann E. Cudd
Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor
Professor of Philosophy
University of Pittsburgh

Dear Colleagues,

Building Safety Concierge Program

August 20, 2020

Dear Council of Deans Members and HR Partners,

We reached out last week to announce our Building Safety Concierge program, working together to guide Pitt community members on building safety protocols and access. We are reaching out again now that the scheduling software is available, asking that you help spread the word and encourage participation.

Nancy Tannery Transition

July 15, 2020

Dear Colleagues,

After three and a half years of outstanding service as Assistant Provost, Nancy Tannery has informed me of her decision to retire, effective September 2, 2020. I greatly appreciate her significant contributions to the Office of the Provost and to the University of Pittsburgh as a whole. I am also pleased that she has agreed to continue to assist the office on a few targeted projects going forward.

Carissa Slotterback Named Dean of the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs

July 1, 2020

Dear Colleagues,

As you know, after serving as the dean of the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs (GSPIA) since 2007, John Keeler announced last year his intention to return to the faculty. In planning for GSPIA’s next chapter, we conducted a national search to identify his successor.  

Today, I am delighted to announce that Dr. Carissa Schively Slotterback has been named GSPIA’s new dean, effective October 1, 2020. She will also join the faculty as a full professor in GSPIA.

Amanda Godley Named Vice Provost for Graduate Studies

June 29, 2020

Dear Colleagues,

With Nathan Urban’s decision to transition from Pitt to Lehigh University, we engaged in an internal search to identify the next Vice Provost for Graduate Studies.

After much consideration and a highly competitive process, I am very pleased to announce that Amanda Godley has been named Vice Provost for Graduate Studies, effective July 1, 2020.