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    Community Impact

    We build relationships to ensure that Pitt is a partner and asset to communities, locally to globally.

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    Living Our Brand

    We provide resources to ensure that every interaction conveys a consistent and compelling story about Pitt.

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    Represent the University

    We represent and advocate for the University’s interests at all levels of government.

Upholding and Advancing Pitt’s Impact

The Office of University Relations strategically creates, aligns, and strengthens the University’s external relationships while fostering engagement across the University to uphold and advance Pitt’s impact. Our team champions Pitt’s role as an anchor institution and enhances awareness of our world-class reputation as an academic, research, and economic powerhouse.

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Kevin Washo, Senior Vice Chancellor for University Relations and Chancellor Gallagher's Chief of Staff

Senior Vice Chancellor for University Relations

As a key member of the University of Pittsburgh's senior leadership team, Kevin Washo oversees the offices of Engagement and Community Affairs, Government Relations and Advocacy, and University Communications and Marketing. In this role he serves as Pitt’s chief storyteller, championing the impact the University makes and sharing it with community partners, government officials, and broader public audiences. Kevin also serves as Chancellor Gabel’s Chief of Staff where he works to advance the institution's top priorities and initiatives while managing operations within the Office of the Chancellor.

Offices

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Engagement & Community Affairs

(ECA) executes a multi-faceted community engagement strategy that mobilizes the institution’s assets with community partners to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.

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Government Relations & Advocacy

(GRA) serves as the primary liaison between the University and our partners in local, state, and federal government.

 

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University Communications & Marketing

(UCM) works to raise the University’s profile, strengthen its reputation, and differentiate Pitt and its value proposition among target audiences.