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includes $850 million in direct and Dr. Patrick Gallagher is transfer appropriations, an estimated the 18th Chancellor and $50 million in service fees and $120 million from other agencies. The Chief Executive Officer agency employs about 3,000 scientists, engineers, technicians, support staff, of the University of and administrative personnel at two main locations in Gaithersburg, Md., Pittsburgh and Boulder, Colo. NIST also hosts about 2,700 associates from Patrick Gallagher, PhD, is the 18th academia, industry, and other Chancellor and Chief Executive Officer government agencies, who collaborate of the University of Pittsburgh. He with NIST staff and access user succeeded Mark A. Nordenberg, who facilities. stepped down as Chancellor on August Under Gallagher, NIST greatly 1, 2014, after leading Pitt for 19 years. expanded its participation, often in a Chancellor Gallagher received a leadership role, in collaborative efforts bachelor’s degree in physics and between government and the private philosophy from Benedictine College, sector to address major technical and he earned his master’s degree and challenges facing the nation. NIST’s his PhD in physics from Pitt, graduating participation in these efforts stems in 1991. from the agency’s long history of Prior to joining Pitt, Chancellor technical accomplishments and Gallagher served as Acting Deputy leadership in private-sector led Secretary of the U.S. Department of standards-development organizations Commerce and Director of the National and in research fields such as Institute of Standards and Technology manufacturing engineering, (NIST). cybersecurity and computer science, Chancellor Gallagher was appointed forensic science, and building and fire Acting Deputy Secretary of the U.S. science. Department of Commerce by President Prior to assuming the directorship of Barack Obama on June 1, 2013. The NIST, Gallagher served in a number of U.S. Department of Commerce capacities with that agency, including promotes job creation, economic deputy director, director of the NIST growth, sustainable development and Center for Neutron Research, and improved standards of living for all leader of the Research Facilities Americans by working in partnership Operation Group in the Center for with businesses, universities, Neutron Research, as well as a NIST communities and our nation’s workers. agency representative at the National The department manages a wide range Science and Technology Council. Prior of programs in the areas of trade, to joining NIST in 1993, he worked as a economic development, technology, research associate at Boston University. entrepreneurship and business During the first stages of his career, development, environmental Gallagher did research on the physics stewardship, and statistical research and analysis. The department has a total operating budget of over $10 billion and has 40,000 federal employees. As Deputy Secretary, Gallagher served as the chief operating officer for the department, with overall responsibility for budget, planning, and operations, advancing the department’s mission of helping to help make American businesses more innovative at home and more competitive abroad. Gallagher was confirmed as the 14th Director of NIST, on November 5, 2009. In that capacity, he provided high-level direction for the agency. The agency promotes U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology. NIST’s FY 2014 budget

UPPER RIGHT: The University of Pittsburgh’s 18th chancellor, Patrick Gallagher.

RIGHT: Chancellor Gallagher speaks at the annual bonfire event prior to Pitt’s first 2014 football game against Delaware.

FAR RIGHT: Chancellor Gallagher cheers on the Panthers with members of Pitt’s student cheering section, the Oakland Zoo. Gallagher attended his first Pitt Basketball game against Virginia Tech on February 8, 2014.

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LEFT: University of Pittsburgh Chancellor Patrick Gallagher receives a congratulatory handshake from outgoing chancellor Mark A. Nordenberg. Gallagher was introduced to the Pittsburgh community during the Pitt-Virginia Tech basketball game on Feb. 8, 2014.

BELOW : Chancellor Gallagher at the podium during one of his many speaking engagements.

of soft condensed matter, using both Medal, the highest honor bestowed by laser lights and neutron beams as the department, for his leadership in probes. As he took on broader interagency coordination efforts. responsibilities at NIST, he worked on In 2013, he gave the important aspects of national policy for commencement speech at the applying science to technological University of Pittsburgh and Pitt challenges. As head of NIST, he has awarded him an honorary Doctor of played a key role in formulating federal Public Service degree at that event in policy related to national efforts to recognition of his contributions to encourage entrepreneurship, promote advancing our nation through science effective standards setting, and support and technology. In 2014, he gave the advanced manufacturing. commencement speech at St. Vincent In 2006, the U.S. Department of College, where he was also awarded Commerce awarded Gallagher a Gold an honorary doctorate degree. He is a member of the American Physical Society, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the Sigma Xi Honor Society, and the Sigma Pi Sigma Honor Society. While pursuing his graduate studies at Pitt, Chancellor Gallagher met his future wife, Karen Abrahamson, who was working in Pittsburgh as an occupational therapist. They were married in June of 1991 and are the parents of three boys. Though born and raised in Albuquerque, N.M., Chancellor Gallagher has Pittsburgh roots in addition to his graduate studies at Pitt. His father was born in Ireland, but moved with his family to be raised in Philadelphia when he was two years old. His mother was born in Sunbury, Pa., and moved to Pittsburgh in 1950 with her family when she was 12 years old. His mother’s family – grandparents Adolf and Agnes Selter, and their five children, Claire (his mother), Judy, David, Greg, and Sue – grew up in the same house in the Carrick neighborhood of Pittsburgh. His mother went to school in Carrick and graduated from St. Basil High School. Even though his parents eventually met in Albuquerque, they returned to be married in Pittsburgh in September 1961. Chancellor Gallagher has fond memories of visiting Pittsburgh on family vacations “back east” when he was growing up, including: looking down the hill from his grandparents’ house at the trolley lines, visiting the zoo and museums downtown, trips to see the Pirates play at , trips on the Good Ship Lollipop and visits to the “first real amusement park” in his life – Kennywood. In 1971, his father required medical treatment at NIH in Bethesda. So that his mother could be in Maryland, close to his father, he lived with his grandparents in Carrick for several weeks. During this time, he attended second grade classes at St. Basil’s grade school in Carrick – the same school that his mother had attended. His grandparents lived in Pittsburgh, in the same house in Carrick, until their deaths – his grandmother in December 1996, and his grandfather, in April 2011, at the age of 100 (just a few months short of his 101st birthday).

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program’s future as freshmen direct reflection of the University of semesters. Twenty-two student- scored every single point for the Pittsburgh and its guiding values of athletes earned a 4.0. Panthers. education, commitment and In addition to academics, Pitt  Senior defensive tackle Aaron mentoring. “We will work hard to continues to develop well-rounded Donald became one of the most win,” Pederson said. “But we will student-athletes through the Cathy decorated players in Pitt football work harder to win the right way. and John Pelusi Family Life Skills history. The unanimous All- We want Pitt Athletics to reflect the Program. The Panthers annually American won four prominent very best attributes of this great contribute nearly 3,000 hours of national awards: the Bronko university and its educational charitable work for various Nagurski Trophy, Chuck Bednarik mission.” organizations in Western Award, Outland Trophy and Using those values as a Pennsylvania and beyond. Rotary Lombardi Award. He was foundation, Pitt Athletics under his Pederson ensured the Panthers also named the ACC Defensive watch continues to thrive and grow. would be one of the finest outfitted Player of the Year. Pederson is dedicated to giving Pitt programs in the country through an  Men’s basketball continued its student-athletes the best overall athletics apparel partnership with impressive postseason run by experience possible through NIKE. Each of Pitt’s 19 earning its 12th NCAA enhanced academic, athletic and intercollegiate sports teams wear Tournament invitation in the past personal growth opportunities. NIKE footwear, uniforms, practice As athletic director at the 13 seasons. Junior guard Each of Pitt’s 19 intercollegiate gear and equipment. The long-term University of Pittsburgh, Steve Cameron Wright was named the athletic programs met or surpassed agreement outfits more than 450 Pederson has presided over many 2014 recipient of the prestigious the NCAA’s Academic Progress Rate Pitt student-athletes. landmark moments and Skip Prosser Award, presented to (APR) standards during the most Pitt has raised a five-year record achievements. This past year, the ACC’s top men’s basketball recent evaluation period. Five of of more than $38 million in however, proved to be one of the scholar-athlete. Pitt’s programs achieved their —- donations to the Panther Club most celebrated in Pitt’s long and  Pitt was one of just 13 Football the third time in four years with a annual fund, which subsidizes accomplished history as the Bowl Subdivision (FBS) schools to top-10 percentile ranking. student-athlete scholarships. The Panthers began competition in the win a bowl game and receive an This past year, 333 Pitt student- record total has been achieved Atlantic Coast Conference. invitation to play in the NCAA athletes were honored for achieving despite the recent challenging Joining one of America’s elite Men’s Basketball Tournament a grade point average of at least 3.0 economic times that all supporters conferences served as the during the 2013-14 academic during the 2013 spring or fall of collegiate athletics face. Pitt culmination of a vision Pederson year. With 123 institutions conceived when he first arrived at competing at the FBS level in Pitt in 1996. At that time, he was 2013-14, only 10.5% of the taking over an athletic department membership can claim this that was perhaps at its lowest end accomplishment. both competitively and from an  Pitt won its first ACC infrastructure standpoint. championship in any sport when Fast forward 18 years and Pitt is wrestling won the league’s dual now enjoying an impressive period meet title with a perfect 6-0 of growth and accomplishment. mark. By any athletic or academic  Men’s track and field finished measure, the Panthers have 14th nationally at the NCAA experienced an energized renewal Indoor Championships. At the under Pederson’s watch. Aged historic Penn Relays, the men’s facilities have been replaced by outdoor 4x400 relay team won state-of-the-art training and the Championship of America. It competition venues. Championship was the first time in 75 years the banners have been hung as have a Panthers captured this record number of diplomas. Trophy competitive and prestigious race. cases are expanding and student-  Three Pitt senior student- athlete grade point averages are athletes—Ashley Corum (track rising. and field), Jocelyn Lu (tennis) and ACC membership reinforced Pitt’s Katie O’Rourke (gymnastics)— respected stature in the world of were honored as 2014 ACC intercollegiate athletics. Rather than Postgraduate Scholars. pausing in satisfaction, Pederson These accomplishments reflect has the Panthers aiming for even one of Pederson’s favorite sayings greater heights in the future. about the Pitt student-athlete In its inaugural ACC campaign, experience: “You really can have it Pitt made its presence strongly felt all at the University of Pittsburgh.” with an array of impressive “A young person who comes to accomplishments. Pitt can compete at the very highest levels and achieve academically,  Pitt opened the ACC’s football athletically and personally,” bowl season with a stirring 30- Pederson said. “Through hard work 27 victory over Mid-American and commitment, you can make Conference champion Bowling your biggest dreams a reality at Green in the Little Caesars Pizza Pitt.” Bowl. The game served as a Pederson is dedicated to promising glimpse of the ensuring Pitt Athletics remains a

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Athletics also surpassed its $150 convocation center that dramatically Pittsburgh, providing Pitt football million goal in the university’s revolutionized Pitt’s campus upon and basketball with a 50,000-watt Building Our Future Together its opening in 2002. The Events flagship home in Sportsradio 93.7 campaign, which provides valuable Center is considered one of the The Fan. Women’s basketball also resources for endowments, capital finest college basketball venues in has a strong radio home in 1320 improvements and athletic the country and has also been a WJAS-AM, which provides live play- scholarships. major asset for student life, by-play action of each regular- The Panthers entered ACC providing outstanding recreational season and postseason game. It is competition with a newly facilities and a fitting place for the first time the women’s program strengthened set of home facilities, graduation ceremonies. has enjoyed such comprehensive including the Petersen Sports Pederson was at the forefront of coverage. Complex, a sparkling home for the football program’s move into the The 2014-15 academic year baseball, softball and men’s and UPMC Sports Performance Complex, marks the eighth year of Pederson’s women’s soccer. Built on 12 acres which included the forging of a second tour at Pitt. During his initial at the peak of upper campus, the unique relationship between UPMC, tenure (1996-2002), Pederson facility not only gives Pitt student- a professional sports franchise and hired six Big East Conference Coach athletes nationally competitive college athletic program. He of the Year honorees (football, men’s facilities, but it also has rejuvenated personally oversaw the design and and women’s basketball, baseball, a previously untapped area of land layout of the Panthers’ Duratz track and field and volleyball), an that neighbors the university. Athletic Complex, which houses unprecedented achievement by a With Chancellor Emeritus Mark Pitt’s football offices and training Big East athletic director. The Nordenberg, Pederson helped areas. It has been described as the Panthers’ highest-profile sports— shape the vision of the Petersen finest facility for a college football football and men’s basketball— Events Center, the state-of-the-art program in the country. experienced impressive revivals. Pitt football gained a new After going to just one postseason national-caliber home stadium in game during the 1990s, Pitt football under Pederson’s watch has gone bowling 11 of the past 14 in 2001. The Panthers own a years. The men’s basketball prominent presence at the stadium program has become one of the with their logos on the seating, country’s most consistent winners, gates and signage. Pederson capturing six Big East titles and additionally initiated the renaming of advancing to 12 NCAA Tournaments Martindale Street to Tony Dorsett from 2002-14. Drive to further enhance Pitt’s During his five years at Nebraska identity on the North Shore. (2002-07), Pederson was also at Over the course of one decade, the forefront of significant facilities Pitt either built new venues or construction, including a $51 million significantly renovated existing expansion to Memorial Stadium. The facilities for 17 of its 19 programs, project resulted in new football making it one of the most dramatic facilities as well as new strength, infrastructure enhancements in all sports medicine and indoor facilities of college sports. for baseball, softball, soccer and On the media front, Pederson sand volleyball. Additionally, the forged a partnership with CBS Radio women’s volleyball, gymnastics and rifle teams received a new office complex. Nebraska achieved at exceptional levels athletically and academically during his time in Lincoln. In 2006- 07, the Cornhuskers won the national championship in women’s volleyball, while the football team won the 2006 Big 12 North title and advanced to its first New Year’s Day bowl game since 2001. Overall, 15 Nebraska teams earned NCAA invitations. Academically, Nebraska earned a school-record 94% graduation rate, the highest in the Big 12 as Cornhusker student- athletes achieved a combined 3.0 grade point average during the 2007 spring semester. In addition to his duties as athletic director at Pitt, Pederson serves on the board for the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation in Pittsburgh as well as the Pittsburgh Symphony. He and his wife Tami have three children: Mark, Kari and Kristin. Mark and his wife Brooke gave Steve and Tami their first grandchild, Claire, in October 2012. Kari is married to Jim Miketo. The Pederson Family, left to right, Brooke and Mark, Steve (holding granddaughter Claire), wife Tami, Kristin and Kari with her husband Jim Miketo.

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programs housed in 16 undergraduate, designed to reflect a distinct culture and ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY ACCREDITATION graduate and professional schools. The providing an overall, multi-dimensional University system includes the Pittsburgh understanding of America’s heritage. A “World-Class Institution,” the All campuses of the University of campus and four regional campuses at At the Pitt campuses, over 11,000 University of Pittsburgh is an Pittsburgh are accredited by the Middle Bradford, Greensburg, Johnstown and employees and 5,263 faculty serve internationally respected center of States Association of Colleges and Titusville. approximately 35,014 students, learning and research, offering Schools’ Commission on Higher There are approximately 122 including over 10,000 graduate and over exceptional educational opportunities in Education. Schools, programs and academic, research and administrative 24,000 undergraduate students. Alumni the arts, sciences and professions. departments may furthermore be buildings and residence halls located on accomplishments range from managing accredited by discipline-specific the Pittsburgh campus, which covers Fortune 500 corporations, to writing MISSION accrediting bodies. 132 acres in the culturally rich Oakland best-selling novels, to unlocking the neighborhood. At the heart of the secrets of DNA...and more. The University of Pittsburgh’s mission ACADEMIC ORGANIZATION campus stands a central landmark-the As we enter the 21st century, Pitt is to advance teaching, research and Cathedral of Learning, a 42-story Gothic remains a place of enduring tradition public service. This three-part As an independent, state-related, tower, which is the tallest school and vitality, true to the work ethic of commitment enables the University to coeducational institution, the University building in the western hemisphere. The Western Pennsylvania, rich in intellectual serve others by educating diverse of Pittsburgh’s main campus offers a Cathedral contains the Nationality rigor and committed to preparing students from the region, the nation, multitude of degree-granting and other Rooms and 26 classrooms, each students for their lives and careers. and the world; expanding boundaries of knowledge, discovery and technology; and enhancing quality of life in the UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH’S ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS AND PROGRAMS Western Pennsylvania region and beyond.  ARTS AND SCIENCES Health and Physical Activity Critical Care Medicine Africana Studies Instruction and Learning Dermatology Anthropology Pyschology in Education Developmental Biology HISTORY Architectural Studies Learning Science & Policy Emergency Medicine Biological Sciences Family Medicine The University began in the Chemistry  JOHN A. 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Graduate Economics Industrial Engineering Ophthalmology degrees have been conferred since English Mechanical Engineering Orthopaedic Surgery 1836, and the first doctoral program Environmental Studies Materials Science & Engineering Otolaryngology was developed in 1884. A private Film Studies Nuclear Engineering Pathology institution for most of its past, the French & Italian Languages & Diversity Initiatives Pediatrics Literatures Pharmacology and Chemical University of Pittsburgh became state- Geology & Planetary Science  COLLEGE OF GENERAL STUDIES Biology related in 1966, establishing a German Administration of Justice Physical Medicine and relationship with the Commonwealth of Hispanic Languages and Dental Hygiene Rehabilitation Pennsylvania that continues to benefit Literatures Health Services Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery both partners. 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