From the Office of the Provost

Dean of the School of Dental Medicine Marnie Oakley joins the podcast to discuss the school's strong student outcomes, advances in digital dentistry, and how Pitt Dental Medicine is expanding access to oral health care across rural Pennsylvania.

Vice Provost for Faculty Advancement and Leadership Development John Wallace joins the podcast to discuss how Pitt supports faculty from recruitment to retirement through leadership development, curated resources, and programs that foster connection, growth, and long-term success.

Associate Provost for Digital Education Tony Delitto joins the podcast to discuss the Center for Excellence in Digital Education (Pitt EDGE) and how Pitt is expanding access and affordability through flexible, online learning.

U. S. Steel Dean of Engineering Michele Manuel joins the podcast to discuss her first year at Pitt, a new degree program focused on energy solutions, and what's ahead for the Swanson School of Engineering.

Pitt-Greensburg President Bob Gregerson joins the podcast to discuss new initiatives and cultivating student success at the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg.

Associate Vice Provost for Data Science Michael Colaresi joins the podcast to discuss how Pitt is uniquely positioned to lead in the responsible data science space.

Associate Vice Provost for Inclusive Excellence in Education Belkys Torres joins the podcast to give updates on the General Education Reform Project.

Dean of the David C. Frederick Honors College Nicola Foote joins the podcast to discuss honors education at Pitt, student success, and the recent expansion to Pitt-Greensburg.

Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies Adam Lee and Associate Vice Provost for Student Success and Advising April Belback join the podcast to discuss the new advising coordination plan at the University of Pittsburgh.

The Year of Discourse and Dialogue co-chairs Carissa Slotterback and Clyde Wilson Pickett join the podcast to discuss funded projects, what we've learned, and goals for the year ahead.

Adam Leibovich began his deanship at the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences and College of General Studies in July 2023. He joins the podcast to talk about the his first months in office, the Dietrich School's emphasis on collaboration, and more. Find the episode transcript here .

Associate Vice Provost for Inclusive Excellence in Education Belkys Torres joins the podcast to discuss Pitt's new General Education Task Force. Find the episode transcript here.

Hillman University Librarian and Director of the University Library System (ULS) Kornelia Tancheva joins the podcast to discuss the wide range of services the ULS offers to support research, teaching, and learning at Pitt. Find the episode transcript here .

The University Center for Teaching and Learning (UCTL) supports excellence in teaching, learning, and scholarly activities at the University of Pittsburgh. UCTL Executive Director Mike Bridges joins the podcast to discuss the center's unique structure, guidance on generative AI, and faculty development opportunities. Find the episode transcript here .

The Educational Outreach Center (EOC) at the University of Pittsburgh is dedicated to building more equitable pathways to college. EOC Director Daren Ellerbee joins Interim Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor Joe McCarthy to discuss the center's mission, K-12 outreach efforts, and goals. Find the episode transcript here .

Pitt's Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor Ann Cudd sits down with Vice Provost for Faculty Diversity & Development John Wallace to discuss the Race & Social Determinants of Equity, Health and Well-Being Initiative . Find the episode transcript here .

Pitt's Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor Ann Cudd sits down with Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies Joe McCarthy and Director of Student Success April Belback to talk about student success and the new Student Success Hub. From the Office of the Provost highlights the office's programs, strategies and initiatives that bolster and enhance the University's strengths and vision for gr...