Pitts new chancellor defends milliondollar salary and talks tuition state aid and academic freedom

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Joan Gabel, the next chancellor of the University of Pittsburgh, does not take office until July 1. In an exclusive interview with KDKA-TV on Wednesday, Gabel said she can’t wait to get started. “When I’m feeling focused on what I’m working on, when I feel passionate about the work we’re doing, I can really go all in,” she said. “I think that is necessary to do this kind of work. And fortunately, that is something that I come to easily.” Gabel, Pitt’s first woman chancellor, says she’s energized and ready to roll at Pitt. She is currently…