Center for Governance and Markets

06/10/2026

Yesterday, the University of Pittsburgh Center for Governance and Markets and University of Pittsburgh School of Business hosted a conference where Pittsburgh entrepreneurs learned how to preserve the legacies they've worked hard to build.

Attendees heard from speakers including Councilperson Erika Strassburger and Mayor Corey O'Connor, who emphasized the vital role small businesses play in the Pittsburgh community. Breakout sessions covered topics from building business resilience and leadership to employee ownership transitions.

Mayor O'Connor captured the spirit of the day well, encouraging business owners by saying:

"By coming here, you were providing an opportunity for local residents who may have never sought it before. And I think that’s the mindset—Pittsburgh is ready to grow."

04/03/2026

EVENT RECAP: National Development: Let's Get the Price Back into Hamlet, with Lant Pritchett, London School of Economics

Part of the Center for Governance and Markets series on the future of development assistance.

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On Tuesday, October 14 at 12:00 PM ET, in Barco G12, the Center for Governance and Markets hosted “National Development: Let's Get the Prince Back into Hamle...

04/01/2026

EVENT RECAP: The Future of Aid with Faisal Al Mutar, Ideas Beyond Borders

Part of the Center for Governance and Markets series on the future of development assistance.

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On December 18 at 11:00 AM ET, the Center for Governance and Markets hosted “The Future of Aid: Rethinking Assistance in an Era of Global Change,” featuring ...

03/30/2026

EVENT RECAP: Doing Policy that Prioritizes People with Vijayendra Rao, World Bank Group

Part of the Center for Governance and Markets series on the future of development assistance.

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As part of the Reimagining Development Assistance Project at the Center for Governance and Markets, Vijayendra Rao presents “Doing Policy that Prioritizes Pe...

03/27/2026

The Center for Governance and Markets at the University of Pittsburgh is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead our research project Pluralism360@Pitt.

The ideal candidate brings strong management skills, fluency in political economy and classical liberal thought, and a genuine passion for how institutions sustain open societies. They will serve as liaison among faculty and global partners, lead community-engaged programming across lines of difference, and represent CGM's values with clarity, humility, and discretion.

Check details: https://cfopitt.taleo.net/careersection/pitt_staff_external/jobdetail.ftl?job=430971&src=SNS-10460

03/27/2026

“2026 Pittsburgh Business Legacy Conference”

The Center for Governance and Markets and the Business School at the University of Pittsburgh are offering a no-charge educational conference to help business owners address these issues. Learn from business owners who have successfully transitioned their companies and organizations that can help business owners decide their next step.

Date: June 9, 2026
Keynote Speaker: Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O’Connor

Register: https://wkf.ms/4ddaubK
More Information: https://www.business.pitt.edu/legacy-conference-2026/

03/25/2026

APRIL 7: Richard Hornbeck, University of Chicago

"The Social Construction of Race during Reconstruction."

📅 April 7
⏰ 3:15 PM ET
📌 Posvar 4940

Register here: https://wkf.ms/4bD1hbb

03/04/2026

We are pleased to welcome Grant R. Martsolf as a Faculty Affiliate.

Grant R. Martsolf is a tenured Professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing and a Senior Fellow at the Institute for Family Studies. His research and writing explore the relationship between social class, gender, and marriage, with particular attention to the experiences and challenges of working-class men. At Pitt, he teaches courses on human flourishing.

Full bio here: https://cgm.pitt.edu/people/grant-r-martsolf/

03/04/2026

We are pleased to welcome Faisal Saeed Al Mutar as a Senior Non-Resident Scholar.

Faisal Saeed Al Mutar is a social entrepreneur and media executive known for his work in economic development, innovation, and leadership. He speaks globally on topics like counter-extremism, geopolitical stability, and mentors startups and emerging leaders.

Full bio here: https://cgm.pitt.edu/people/faisal-saeed-al-mutar/

02/23/2026

Pitt Day of Giving is tomorrow.

We explore how people come together to solve problems, drawing on a global network of scholars and policymakers to respond to crises and support partners facing violence and repression. How we work matters as much as what we study: civil discourse, value pluralism, and serious engagement across differences are at the core of everything we do.

Please consider making a gift today to protect threatened scholars, provide students with hands-on research experience, and expand programs that model the principled debate our world needs more of.

Click here: https://pittdayofgiving.com/campaigns/center-for-governance-and-markets-2