News

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January 16, 2025

Announcement of Dr. Mumbe Kithakye as Executive Director of Assessment and Data Analytics

Dr. Mumbe Kithakye will join Student Affairs as the inaugural Executive Director of Assessment and Data Analytics.
January 6, 2025

Jay Darr to Transition to OEDI

Dr. Jay Darr will be transitioning to a new role within the University of Pittsburgh, effective January 21, 2025. Dr. Darr will join the Office for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (OEDI) as the Senior Strategic Advisor to the Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), Dr. Clyde Pickett.
December 17, 2024

See You in the New Year, Panthers!

Thanks for making it a great semester - check out some of our favorite moments!
December 10, 2024

Time to De-Stress before the Tests

Wrap up the semester with Student Affairs! We have a calendar full of events meant to help take some of that finals stress away.
December 3, 2024

De-Stress Before the Tests All Week

The end of the semester is here - and so are finals! Students Affairs is here to help.
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November 22, 2024

Announcing our new Associate Vice Provost and Dean of Students, Marlin Nabors

Special announcement from Vice Provost Carla Panzella: Introducing Marlin Nabors! Dean Nabors will serve as Pitt’s new Associate Vice Provost and Dean of Students.
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November 20, 2024

Announcing our new Director of Student Unions

We are excited to announce that Jeremy Lindner will join Pitt Student Affairs as the inaugural Director of Student Unions.
November 19, 2024

A Thanksgiving Message

A Thanksgiving meal at Pitt, how to become an RA and more inside!
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November 13, 2024

Apply to be the 2024 Winter Commencement Undergraduate Speaker

Calling all undergraduate August and December grads! You are invited to apply and audition to be the Winter Commencement Undergraduate Speaker.  

Please submit 1) your written speech and 2) your resume by midnight Sunday, December 1, 2024, to deanofstudents@pitt.edu.  

Speeches should be no more than 3-4 minutes in length, and you may be asked to audition in person on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. For sample speeches, please view and listen to previous Pitt commencement ceremonies:  

November 12, 2024

What's Going on in Student Affairs?

Check out Panther Banter, engage in the Call, and learn how to become an RA - all in the November 13 edition of the Student Affairs newsletter!
November 5, 2024

A Message from the Executive Associate Dean of Student Affairs: Election Day

"Now that the polls have closed on the East Coast, I’m writing to encourage you to take care of yourselves as we await the results of the election." View the full message here.
November 4, 2024

Tomorrow is Election Day!

It's election week! Learn everything you need to know about how to vote and where.
October 29, 2024

It's Almost Time to Vote!

Find your polling location, view a sample ballot, check out upcoming election season events and more inside!

October 22, 2024

Halloween in Coming!

Make it a safe and spooky Halloween! More information on what you can do to celebrate and stay safe inside.
October 22, 2024

Outdoor and Adventure Pursuits is for YOU

Get outside and take up a new hobby! We have all the information you need to get started with Outdoor and Adventure Pursuits in this issue.