University launches interim closure policy for this winter
By Rebecca Johnson, Staff Writer
November 14, 2019
Pitt announced a new interim policy for severe weather closures that includes more University administrators than just the chancellor in the decision to partially or fully cancel classes.
Survey results highlight misconduct, sexual assault on campus
By Jon Moss, Assistant News Editor
October 16, 2019
The Association of American Universities released a 217-page report and data tables Tuesday examining the current state of sexual assault and misconduct on 33 university campuses, including Pitt.
Gallagher provides report on University initiatives amidst divestment protest
By Jon Moss, Assistant News Editor
September 29, 2019
As Chancellor Patrick Gallagher prepared to take the podium Friday at Pitt’s Board of Trustees meeting at Pitt’s Johnstown campus, shouts rang out from the back of the meeting room.
Board committee approves budget, tuition hikes
By Jon Moss, News Editor
July 10, 2019
At a public meeting in Posvar Hall Wednesday afternoon, the executive committee of Pitt’s Board of Trustees approved a $2.4 billion operating budget for fiscal year 2020.
Gallagher: Endowment report to be released soon
By Jon Moss, News Editor
June 28, 2019
In an interview after Friday’s board of trustees meeting, Chancellor Patrick Gallagher said he received a report from Pitt’s Socially Responsible Investment Committee and will release it before students return for the fall semester.
Chancellor seeks state funding at Harrisburg hearing
By Jon Moss, Contributing Editor
February 27, 2019
Chancellor Patrick Gallagher testified Tuesday in front of the State Senate Appropriations Committee in Harrisburg with other executives from Pennsylvania universities, hoping to increase state funding for higher education for the 2019-20 fiscal year.
Editorial: Pitt needs to handle the cold better
By The Pitt News Editorial Board
January 30, 2019
Pitt needs a more formalized plan for cancellations due to inclement weather for the safety of its students and staff.
Chancellor Gallagher receives raise, additional incentive
By Anna Bongardino, Contributing Editor
January 13, 2019
The combination of the 2.25 percent increase in the chancellor’s salary — to a base salary of $550,000 — and the payout from his retention agreement will result in a salary of more than $1,000,000 for Chancellor Gallagher during the 2019 fiscal year.
Chancellor recommends renaming Parran Hall
By Christian Snyder and Grant Burgman | The Pitt News Staff
June 25, 2018
The months-long campaign to rename Parran Hall, the primary home of Pitt’s Graduate School of Public Health, reached a turning point Monday when Chancellor Patrick Gallagher issued a recommendation to University trustees that the building be renamed in light of Thomas Parran’s controversial record...
Pitt extends contract with Athletic Director Heather Lyke
By Joanna Li | Senior Staff Writer
May 1, 2018
Chancellor Patrick Gallagher announced last week a six-year extension to Athletic Director Heather Lyke’s contract. Lyke was hired in March 2017 to replace Scott Barnes — and she had a busy first year. “I am grateful to Chancellor Gallagher and our Board of Trustees for their belief in me, our team a...