Schools of the Health Sciences

Wednesday, January 23, 2019
Dr. Arthur S. Levine to Transition to New Role
Arthur S. Levine, senior vice chancellor for the health sciences and John and Gertrude Petersen Dean of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, has announced his intention to step down, but will continue his leadership roles until his successor is hired. In the next few months, he plans to open a new laboratory in the University’s Brain Institute, where he will pursue Alzheimer’s disease research.

Wednesday, September 6, 2017
Pitt, in Partnership With UPMC, Hires Kristin Davitt to Lead Development in Key Role
The role — which is new to both institutions — will see Davitt directing institutional advancement for the University and leading the Medical and Health Sciences Foundation, which raises funds for all of Pitt’s Schools of the Health Sciences and UPMC.

Thursday, June 15, 2017
Colombia Visit Renews Ties, Grows Partnerships Between Universities
Exploring 21st-century global partnership opportunities while renewing bonds that date to 1948, the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC traveled to Colombia in May for a weeklong visit.