Messages from the Vice Provost & Dean

January 16, 2023: Video Message: Vice Provost Bonner's Farewell Message to Students


January 9, 2024: Welcome Back, Panthers!


November 28, 2023: Video Message: An End-of-Semester Message from Dean Panzella


November 14, 2023: A Thanksgiving Message from Dean Panzella


October 13, 2023: A Message of Care and Support


September 14, 2023: Religious Observance Accommodations


September 12, 2023: All Angles Message


September 1, 2023: First Week of Classes


August 4, 2023: Welcome Message for Undergraduate Students
August 4, 2023: Welcome Message for Families
August 4, 2023: Welcome Message for Graduate and Professional Students


March 29, 2023: Campus Lockdown Support Resources


March 22, 2023: Support and Resources for Students


February 16, 2023: A Mid-term Message of Care


October 7, 2022: Crime Alerts and Support Resources


September 6, 2022: Religious Observances


August 18, 2022: A Message regarding Sexual Misconduct


August 16, 2022: Welcome to Pitt!


June 23, 2022: Message to Incoming Students: COVID-19 Compliance at Pitt


January 14, 2022: Reopening Baierl Student Recreation Center and Shelter in Place


December 30, 2021: Return to Campus


April 16, 2021: Taking Care of Ourselves During Times of Distress


April 9, 2021: A Message of Care from Dean Bonner


April 8, 2021: Video Message from Dean Bonner Regarding Oakland Behavior


March 31, 2021: An Important Message from Dean Bonner about Elevated Risk and Shelter in Place


March 15, 2021: A Video Message from Dean Bonner Regarding Unsafe Gatherings


March 5, 2021: A Message from Dean Bonner Regarding Move to Guarded Posture


February 18, 2021: A Message from Dean Bonner Regarding Self-Care Day


February 10, 2021: A Message from Dean Bonner Regarding Following Health and Safety Guidelines


January 27, 2021: An Urgent Message from Dean Bonner


January 15, 2021: A Video Message from Dean Bonner Regarding Returning to Campus


January 14, 2021: A Message from Dean Bonner Regarding Spring Arrival


November 20, 2020: A Message from Dean Bonner Regarding Departing Campus


November 8, 2020: A Message from Dean Bonner Regarding Moving to Elevated Risk Posture and Shelter In Place at Midnight Tonight


October 26, 2020: A Message from Dean Bonner Regarding Sheltering-In-Place


October 9, 2020: A Message from Dean Bonner Regarding Moving to Guarded Risk Posture


September 25, 2020: A Message from Dean Bonner Regarding Religious Observances and Social Justice Accommodations


September 10, 2020: A Message from Dean Bonner Regarding Suicide Prevention and the University Counseling Center


August 27, 2020: A Statement from Dean Bonner on the Shooting of Jacob Blake


August 26, 2020: A Message from Dean Bonner Regarding Health and Safety


August 19, 2020: URGENT Message from Dean Bonner


August 13, 2020: A Message from Dean Bonner Regarding Socializing Responsibly


August 9, 2020: A Message from Dean Bonner to Pitt Families: Important Fall 2020 Arrival Information


July 29, 2020: Message from Dean Bonner Regarding the Pitt Community Compact


July 1, 2020: A Message from Dean Bonner Regarding Return to Campus


June 29, 2020: A Joint Message from Dean Bonner and Senior Vice Chancellor for Health Sciences Dr. Shekhar


June 8, 2020: A Message from Dean Bonner Regarding the Provost’s Update: Return to Campus


May 30, 2020: A Statement from the Dean Regarding Racial Injustice


May 29, 2020: A Message from Dean Bonner Regarding Fall 2020 Planning


May 18, 2020: A Message from Dean Bonner Regarding Preparing for Fall 2020


April 30, 2020: A Message from Dean Bonner Regarding the 2020 Census


March 23, 2020: A Message from Dean Bonner Regarding COVID-19 Update


March 20, 2020: A Message from Dean Bonner Regarding Social Distancing


March 18, 2020: A Message from Dean Bonner Regarding COVID-19 Update


March 13, 2020: A Message from Dean Bonner Regarding COVID Follow-Up


March 11, 2020: A Message from Dean Bonner Regarding COVID-19 and Virtual Learning


February 27, 2020: A Message from Dean Bonner Regarding the Coronavirus


November 7, 2019: A Message from Dean Bonner Regarding Religious Observances Guidelines and Support


October 15, 2019: A Message from Dean Bonner Regarding Campus Sexual Misconduct


July 6, 2019: A joint message from the Provost and Dean of Students


July 3, 2019: Message regarding threatening/racist messages


March 23, 2018: Message regarding Rosfeld Trial Verdict


February 28, 2018: Message regarding Fraternity and Sorority Life


February 1, 2018: Message regarding Fraternity and Sorority Life


September 29, 2017: Message regarding planned protest by Westboro Baptist Church


August 17, 2017: Welcome Back Letter to All Students


January 5, 2017: Spring Welcome Back Letter to All Students


November 18, 2016: A Message to Pitt Students Regarding Peaceful Protests


October 28, 2016:  A Message to Our Community Regarding the Upcoming Election


August 30, 2016: Welcome Back Letter to All Students


June 14, 2016: A Message to Our Community Regarding the Orlando Tragedy


March 14, 2016: Statement Regarding Free Speech and Speakers On Campus