appointments

In honor of Minking Chyu’s significant contributions to Pitt, Chancellor Patrick Gallagher has named him a Distinguished Service...
Robert L. Ferris, a 15-year veteran of the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, head and neck cancer specialist and a leading voice in immunotherapy, begins July 1.
Kiersten Todt
Kiersten Todt, the former executive director of the Commission on Enhancing National Cybersecurity, will be representing Pitt’s Cyber Institute in Washington, D.C.
Heather Lyke was introduced as Pitt's new athletic director at a press conference in the Petersen Events Center.
The first female athletic director in Pitt's history, Lyke brings with her a history of nationally lauded successes and a track record exemplifying her dedication to student-athletes.
Jean Truman
Jean Truman will become assistant dean of academic affairs at Pitt-Bradford at the end of the spring term. A faculty member in...
Rory Cooper
The School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences recently appointed Rory Cooper as its associate dean for inclusion. Cooper,...
Pamela Smithburger
Pharmacy’s Pamela Smithburger has been appointed liaison between the Society of Critical Care Medicine and the National Quality...
Guangyong Li
Guangyong Li, faculty member in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the Swanson School of Engineering, has...
David J. Hickton photo
The new institute, headed by former United States Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania David J. Hickton, aims to build on Pitt’s existing strengths in the area of cybersecurity and will provide a platform for innovative solutions to meet ever-evolving threats.
Jeremy Weber
Assistant professor in the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs Jeremy Weber has been selected to serve on a panel...