University News
Heath Skinner is the new chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology
He assumes the role July 1.
The University of Pittsburgh named a new dean of the School of Pharmacy
Amy Lynn Seybert was selected after a competitive national search. She’s been the chair of Pitt’s Department of Pharmacy and Therapeutics for the past 12 years.
The Pitt community donated more than $700,000 to this year’s United Way campaign
Nearly 2,000 people total donated, and on the Pittsburgh campus, individual donations averaged $339 — a University record.
A Board of Trustees committee approved funding for ongoing wellness initiatives
The fee structure will support increased wellness services as well as the opening of the new Campus Recreation and Wellness Center.
Pitt once again ranked a top employer for new grads
Forbes recognized Pitt as one of the top 300 employers in America for new grads, spanning all industries, at No. 139.
Annual Staff Performance Appraisal Program ends June 30
All units at Pitt are required to conduct a performance appraisal with each employee.
Michael J. Becich named interim co-director of the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center
N. John Cooper will also return to Pitt to lead research computing.
In photos: Sun and fun at the Chancellor’s Annual Staff and Faculty Appreciation Picnic
More than 3,000 Pitt employees gathered for an afternoon of barbecue, cornhole and catching up.
Four employees in the Office of Human Resources have accepted new roles
Jamie Wincovitch, Melissa Kluchurosky, Diane Chabal and Jared Lanza are taking on new positions.
Juleen Rodakowski is the new chair of the Department of Occupational Therapy
The committee selected Rodakowski for her bold vision and demonstration of exceptional abilities to lead the department.