Chancellor seeks state funding at Harrisburg hearing
By Jon Moss, Contributing Editor
February 27, 2019
Filed under 2. Featured, Administration, Campus, News
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 31, 2019
Filed under Editorials, Opinions
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 14, 2019
Filed under 2. Featured, Campus, News, Uncategorized
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
Filed under Campus, News, Top Stories
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
Filed under Sports, Top Stories
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...
Transcript: TPN’s interview with Chancellor Gallagher
By Ashwini Sivaganesh and Christian Snyder / TPN Staff
April 23, 2018
Filed under Administration, News
This is a transcript of our entire interview with Chancellor Patrick Gallagher. Click here to read our story with more context. The Pitt News: Looking back on this year, what would you say stands out compared to other years? Patrick Gallagher: I would say it was an amazing year when you think ...