Office of Public Affairs

Departments and Offices

Office of the Vice Chancellor

Vice Chancellor Robert Hill is a member of the chancellor’s senior staff and directs the University’s public relations, advertising, and marketing efforts in print, broadcast, and online media.

Executive Communications

Executive Communications works closely with Pitt Chancellor Mark A. Nordenberg to articulate and disseminate the University’s key messages.

National Media Relations

National Media Relations raises the University’s positive visibility in major national publications and broadcast outlets.

University Marketing Communications

University Marketing Communications works with Pitt’s academic and administrative divisions to create interactive communications programs that effectively sell and explain the University’s goals.

University News and Magazines

University News and Magazines interacts with the news media, distributes news releases, and publishes University periodicals such as Pitt Magazine, Pitt Med, Pitt Chronicle, and Researchreview.

University Times

The University Times is a vehicle for internal faculty and staff communications, published by the Office of Public Affairs.

Winning Ways

Last year, Pitt’s Office of Public Affairs won 93 regional, national, and international awards, including CASE gold and bronze and several Golden Quills from Pittsburgh’s journalism professionals. More