"From the Office of the Provost" highlights highlights exciting activities and initiatives in the office or University-wide that bolster and enhance our collective vision for growth and transformation.
Over the course of this series you will hear from a handful of different players within the office and the University as they talk about their amazing work, how we got to where we are now, and what the future holds.
For more information: www.provost.pitt.edu/announcements/podcast-office-provost
Data-Driven Decision-Making at the University of Pittsburgh
Assistant Provost for Institutional Research and Analytics Amanda Brodish joins the podcast to discuss her team’s role in Pitt’s rise in the national rankings, the growing complexity of data-informed decision-making across the University, and how her team is building new tools, training, and partnerships to support smarter decisions at Pitt.
11 Sept 2026
Growth, Partnership, and Opportunity at the School of Education
Eboni M. Zamani-Gallaher, the Renée and Richard Goldman Dean of the School of Education, joins the podcast to discuss the school's strategic vision, her work strengthening transfer pathways between community colleges and four-year institutions, and how the school is broadening access and opportunity for students across the Commonwealth.
14 May 2026
Reimagining Dental Education at Pitt and Across the Commonwealth
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.
13 Apr 2026
Prioritizing Faculty Success at Pitt
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.
24 Mar 2026
Pitt EDGE: Advancing Flexible, Digital Education
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.
4 Dec 2025
Expanding Possibilities at the Swanson School of Engineering
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.
16 Oct 2025
Cultivating Student Success at Pitt-Greensburg
Pitt-Greensburg President Bob Gregerson joins the podcast to discuss new initiatives and cultivating student success at the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg.
19 May 2025
Responsible Data Science at the University of Pittsburgh
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.
29 Apr 2025
Checking in on General Education Reform at Pitt
Associate Vice Provost for Inclusive Excellence in Education Belkys Torres joins the podcast to give updates on the General Education Reform Project.
24 Mar 2025
Expanding Student Success at the David C. Frederick Honors College
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.
3 Dec 2024
Advising Coordination at the University of Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh's Vice Provost Adam Lee and Associate Vice Provost April Belback detail their innovative advising coordination plan, empowering students with personalized support and streamlined pathways to success.
16 May 2024
Extending the Year of Discourse and Dialogue 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.
12 Mar 2024
Fostering Collaboration: Adam Leibovich, Dean of the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences and the College of General Studies
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.
22 Jan 2024
Rethinking the General Education Curriculum at the University of Pittsburgh
Associate Vice Provost for Inclusive Excellence in Education Belkys Torres joins the podcast to discuss Pitt's new General Education Task Force. (https://www.provost.pitt.edu/general-education-task-force)
28 Nov 2023
Discovering Resources, Research Expertise, One-of-a-Kind Collections, and New Spaces within the University Library System
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.
3 Nov 2023
Inspiring Innovation with the University Center for Teaching and Learning
The University Center for Teaching and Learning (https://teaching.pitt.edu/) (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.
8 Sept 2023
Building Equitable Pathways to College with the Educational Outreach Center
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.
8 Jun 2023
Race and Social Determinants of Equity, Health and Well-Being Initiative
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 (https://www.facultydiversity.pitt.edu/race-initiative).
16 Apr 2023
Student Success at the University of Pittsburgh
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 growth and transformation. Those priorities include maximizing student success, fostering a strong culture of diversity, improving access and affordability, supporting data-driven decision-making, achieving efficiencies and cost savings, and leading with ethics and integrity.
Over the course of this series’ run, you will hear from a handful of different players within the office and the University to talk about their amazing work, how we got to where we are now, and what the future holds.
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