PITTSBURGH — University of Pittsburgh Chancellor Mark A. Nordenberg has told the University's board of trustees he intends to leave the position during the summer of 2014.
The announcement was made at Friday’s meeting of the Pitt board. Once Nordenberg steps down as chancellor, he will have served 19 years in the position.
"Serving as chancellor of the University of Pittsburgh has been the greatest privilege of my professional life," Nordenberg said. “Because I will continue to serve as chancellor for another year, it would be premature to offer expressions of fond farewell. However, it never is too early to express thanks.”
Nordenberg said he is proud of what the university has accomplished during his tenure but is aware that all good things must come to an end.
Stephen R. Tritch, chair of the university’s board of trustees, said the search for Nordenberg’s successor will be the single most important task for the Pitt board since Nordenberg was elected chancellor.
“Given the stature and strength of the university, as well as the vibrancy of Pittsburgh, I would expect Pitt to attract strong interest from highly-qualified candidates,” Tritch said.
Nordenberg said he intends to work as hard as he can during his last year in the position.
He added that his intention is to remain at the university once next year has concluded and that he has agreed to make himself available, as requested, to assist his successor.