The Office of the Provost provides general oversight of academic affairs, including education, faculty, and student life at the University of Pittsburgh.
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Make the most of your Pitt experience! Check out the remaining Student Academic Success Series workshops this fall. If you're looking for guidance from mentors or ready to explore internships, research, and hands-on learning, these sessions are for you: ow.ly/OAuB5100XGz
Attention students! Spring 2027 enrollment begins Monday, October 26!
Preview the spring term course schedule in PeopleSoft/HighPoint CX and find your enrollment date. On your enrollment appointment date, log into PeopleSoft to add your courses to your spring schedule.
The Undergraduate Research and Creative Expression Fair is just around the corner! Join us on October 28 from 5 to 7 p.m. in Alumni Hall.
Find more information: ow.ly/OQg550ZZucy
Assistant Provost for Institutional Research and Analytics Amanda Brodish joins the podcast to discuss her team’s role in supporting smarter decision-making at Pitt.
Listen to the episode: ow.ly/O5Zk50ZYpTm
Mike Arenth and Bridget Ridge have been named permanent Co-Executive Directors of the University Center for Teaching and Learning, effective October 1, 2026.
Read the full announcement: ow.ly/kMt750ZUVSB
The Student Success Team is back this fall with the Student Academic Success Series, a free professional development workshops to help you build on your academic strengths and skills.
Find more information and the full schedule of workshops: ow.ly/xIgk50ZQjzW
We're launching the Experiential Learning Community of Practice, a cross-campus network for faculty and staff who want to help build, strengthen, or simply learn more about experiential learning at Pitt.
Join us Monday, September 28 at 2 p.m. RSVP: ow.ly/Jylg50ZR39b
The bi-annual Undergraduate Research and Creative Expression Fair is right around the corner! Join us October 28, 2026, 5-7 p.m., in Connolly Ballroom, Alumni Hall.
Pitt undergraduates are invited to submit poster abstracts by 5 p.m. on October 9: ow.ly/z1In50ZQjQK
Eboni M. Zamani-Gallaher, the Renée and Richard Goldman Dean of @PittEducation, joins the podcast to discuss how the school is broadening access and opportunity for students across the Commonwealth.
Listen to the episode: ow.ly/AzTn50ZNo9m
The nomination period is now open for the annual Chancellor's Distinguished Awards and the Provost's Awards.
Recommendations are due by Friday, October 16: ow.ly/GHhv50ZMz93
Undergraduate students, we invite you to attend a focus group session and share your feedback on general education at Pitt. Join us on Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 5 p.m. or Friday, Sept. 11, at noon in 2500 Posvar Hall. RSVP: ow.ly/QoEq50ZIqc9
Welcome to the new academic year! As part of the return to classes, Provost McCarthy recorded a video message to share an overview the Office of the Provost and his priorities for the 2026-2027 academic year. Take a look! youtu.be/5ndWpjVyOXA?si=4CZs…
Shelome Gooden has been appointed Associate Vice Chancellor for Research in the Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences and Related Fields, effective September 1, held jointly with her new appointment as Associate Vice Provost for Faculty Advancement and Leadership Development.
Jennifer Brach has been appointed as Associate Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs, effective September 1.
Read the full announcement: ow.ly/Aac150ZHmon
The new academic year is officially underway here at Pitt. Welcome back to our returning students, and a warm welcome to everyone joining our community for the first time.
Here's to a semester of connection, growth, and discovery!
We are pleased to announce that Marla Ripoll has been appointed to serve as Interim Dean of the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA), effective at the start of the fall 2026 semester.
Read the full leadership announcement: ow.ly/fQsk50Zv5QE
Pitt Online is a full portfolio of online and hybrid programs together under one roof and a reimagined approach to how Pitt finds, serves and enrolls the next generation of working professionals.
Learn more: ow.ly/ub5S50ZhhMy
Kyaien O. Conner has been named Dean of the School of Social Work, effective July 15, 2026, following a comprehensive national search.
Read the full announcement: ow.ly/UnX150ZfO4G
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Thinking about graduate school? Attend the Graduate School Fair on Wednesday, July 8, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Gallagher Plaza to connect with representatives who can help you take the next step.
Register to attend at: ow.ly/bm6k50ZcLWJ
ALT University of Pittsburgh Graduate School Fair on July 8, 2026, from 11 AM to 1 PM at Gallagher Plaza, promoting academic and career advancement.
Congratulations to the awardees of the 2026 Nancy Tannery Grant for Open Educational Resources!
These grants supports faculty as they adapt, adopt or create open educational resources for use in an existing course.
Find the full list of projects: provost.pitt.edu/priorities/…
