October 14, 2026
Alfred Moyé (A&S ’68G) may have moved from Pittsburgh 40 years ago, but his blood continues to run blue and gold - with more than a little black and gold mixed in. A conversation with the long-time San Francisco resident can cover many Steel City topics, ranging from his first memories of moving to Pittsburgh to attend the University of Pittsburgh, to visiting Forbes Field and catching a foul ball from Roberto Clemente, to his journey at Pitt, as faculty member, staff member, member of the Board of Trustees, chair and member of the School of Computing and Information (SCI)’s Board of Visitors. Last but certainly not least, Dr. Moyé loves to discuss his long-standing passion for supporting students at the University of Pittsburgh.
“Anybody who knows me knows that Pitt is at the core of my heart. It has been so instrumental in my growth and development, and it continues to be a very important part of my life,” said Dr. Moyé.
Dr. Moyé has remained a part of Pitt long after earning his doctorate in various roles: chemistry professor (1965-1977), the Dean of Student Affairs (1972-73), the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs (1973-1977), a trustee on numerous Boards, and a Life Member of the Alumni Association. Most recently, the Pitt Alumni Association (PAA) honored Dr. Moyé with a Distinguished Alumni Fellow Award at the Alumni Awards Celebration during Homecoming 2026. The highest and most prestigious award given by PAA, it recognizes exceptional personal and professional accomplishments and outstanding service to Pitt.
Recently, Dr. Moyé has supported Pitt through helping to create and financially back SCI’s ambitious 3Sixty program. 3Sixty was created as a summer program in 2024 to open the door to computing and information to all Pitt students, including those who have previously had limited exposure to these fields. Furthermore, 3Sixty helps to improve retention because SCI students can find connections between their academic work and the broader world around them.
During his thirty years on the School of Library and Information Science’s and then SCI's Board of Visitors, Dr. Moyé engaged in countless compelling, thought-provoking conversations, shaped in part by the guidance of Dean Bruce Childers and former Executive Associate Dean Adam Lee. It was through that collaborative process that 3Sixty took shape — and it was that experience that ultimately inspired Moyé to invest financially in the program via the university’s Day of Giving.
He compared the concept of the 3Sixty model to a hub-and-spoke model: Conceived with the University of Pittsburgh as its anchor, the initiative extends its reach to the broader Pittsburgh region and beyond. 3Sixty’s primary target: students with no prior computing experience.
“With the way things are now with digital literacy, it's become like an entry-level requirement,” said Dr. Moyé. “3Sixty addresses that gap... it’s designed for students without a computing background.
“It's one of those things that we take for granted... when you go to university there are certain things you need to come out of there with…a university education should equip students with certain essential skills.”
Dean Bruce Childers echoed that sentiment: “In an increasingly technology-driven world, the ability to critically evaluate online sources, interpret data, and use digital tools effectively prepares students for virtually every career path, from healthcare to business to the arts. It’s essential to not only understand how technology works but also how to work with it.”
Due to its first year’s success, 3Sixty expanded from a summer program to a year-long one this year with courses and group meetings in both fall and spring terms, culminating in a 12-week summer experience. At the end of the summer, the students will present their summer projects at an event that the program funders will also attend.
Simply put, Dr. Moyé views the program’s growth like this: “Pitt’s broadening its reach.” After he saw a recent copy of “Bridges,” a publication that came out of Pitt’s School of Social Work, he recognized the ideal metaphor for the 3Sixty program: Pitt SCI is physically reaching out and connecting with surrounding communities and essentially is “bridging" the gap between the university and those communities.
As for Moyé, he believes that Pitt, alongside other area educational institutions and the medical community, has been central to transforming Pittsburgh from a steel town into a technology-driven city. Programs like 3Sixty stand to benefit the broader community as AI and technology become increasingly woven into everyday life. Seeing an autonomous vehicle on Pittsburgh's streets was a defining moment — proof that if cutting-edge technology can take root in Pittsburgh, it can work anywhere. That tech foundation, combined with the city's other strengths, could position Pittsburgh as a serious player in the future economy.
In this era of artificial intelligence, Dr. Moyé believes the value of a Pitt School of Computing and Information education – thanks to ahead-of-the-curve programs such as 3Sixty - will endure. He sees the knowledge and skills students gain at Pitt as increasingly essential.
Dr. Moyé offered a football analogy to Pitt SCI and the 3Sixty program: Similar to 1966 Pitt football alumnus Marty Schottenheimer, “…he always knew what was going to happen because he took the time to study the opposition, to really dig into the opponents … he followed what was going to happen before it even happened. That’s the kind of data analysis that I think is so important not just in football but in a lot of things we do. Knowing what’s going to happen before it happens puts us on top of the story.”
Please consider joining Dr. Moyé in supporting the 3Sixty program.
A Snapshot of Alfred Moyé & the University of Pittsburgh
- Earned a doctorate in Inorganic Chemistry from the University of Pittsburgh in 1968.
- Chemistry Professor from 1968–1977, winning a teaching excellence award in 1970.
- Dean of Student Affairs (1972–73), then Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs (1973–77) — Pitt's first African American Vice Chancellor; he established Founder's Day Celebrations and reinstated the Honors Convocation during his tenure as Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs.
- Served as Special Trustee (1997–2006) and has been an Emeritus Trustee since 2006 and a SCI and School of Information Sciences Board of Visitors member since 1996; he served as a Chair for both the Dietrich School of Arts & Sciences Board of Visitors and the SIS Board of Visitors at the same time; also a Life Member of the Alumni Association.
- Previously served as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Higher and Continuing Education under the Carter administration; VP for Academic Affairs at Roosevelt University; Director of University Relations at Hewlett Packard.
- Received the African American Alumni Distinguished Alumni Award (2003); the 225 Medallion (2012); Baierl Distinguished Service Award (2013); and the Inaugural Black Alumni Reunion Weekend Service Award (2024).
- Received the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Fellow Award from the Pitt Alumni Awards Association.