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Greg M. Delgoffe won a 2017 NIH Director's New Innovator Award
The assistant professor of immunology will continue his research on the tumor microenvironment.

Sally Wenzel will receive the European Respiratory Society Presidential Award
The director of Pitt's Asthma Institute was recognizing for her outstanding contributions to respiratory medicine.

Pitt researchers received a grant to help women make informed decisions about sterilization
The $3.5 million in funding from the National Institutes of Health aims to helo low-income and minority women better understand permanent surgical procedures to prevent pregnancy.
Wellness Center Implementing a New Integrated, Holistic Health Care Service Delivery Model
A new health care model designed to provide students with the services they need more efficiently and at a deeper, more holistic level focuses not only on physical well-being, but also on mental and
New Emergency Alert System, Companion Mobile App Aim to Increase Campus Safety
Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to sign up for the University's new emergency alert system by logging in to their my.pitt.edu page and clicking on Emergency Notification under My Resources
Modeling Particle Movements on Bees and Bacteria Could Lead to Robotics Advances
Engineer Anna Balazs has modeled behavior in nonliving particles which could lead to advancements in the construction of robots from highly flexible materials similar to those found in living

Four undergraduate students have been named David L. Boren scholars
The scholarships will provide up to $20,000 for Pitt’s winners to study in Brazil, China, South Korea and Tanzania.
Nutrition Alumnus Goes Wild for Foraging
Adam Haritan, a wild-food enthusiast and researcher, leads educational walks, offers presentations on topics such as Mushrooms of the Fall and sells his own handcrafted wild plant- and mushroom-based
Events Listing
Check out what’s happening at Pitt this week and beyond, including music performances and art exhibits, academic seminars and skills training sessions, festivals and open houses and much more.
Departing Innovation Institute Director to Maintain Ties as Adviser, Faculty Member
After 13 years at Pitt, Marc Malandro is heading to Palo Alto, California, to join the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) as vice president of operations for CZI Science. But he's not leaving Pitt
Community Partnership Focuses on Chronic Absenteeism Among Public School Students
Missing as few as two days of school per month can negatively affect a student’s academic performance, so Pitt and United Way are teaming up to help middle and high school students not miss class.

Dining services expands sustainable practices, selection of world cuisines and vegan dishes
From locally sourced meat to increased Farmers Market hours and gluten-free options — Pitt's Dining Services has something tasty for everyone. Plus, get the answers to frequently asked questions about

Samara Joy Nielsen will head Pitt's new nutrition science bachelor's program
The undergraduate major will be offered to students beginning in 2019.

New academic opportunities prepare students to flourish in evolving career landscapes
A new school, new degree programs, new majors and opportunities for novel research open up to students as Pitt continues to anticipate the needs of an evolving workforce.

Lauren Jonkman was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship for her work in Namibia
The Pitt assistant professor will support the development of a primary care clinical pharmacy practice at the University of Namibia School of Pharmacy.

Warren Ruder received an award to develop smart biomaterials
The assistant professor of bioengineering earned National Science Foundation funding through 2020.

Pitt-developed innovations win chancellor's commercialization funding
Faculty from the Swanson School of Engineering and the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences were awarded a total of $25,000.

Resources abound for campus newcomers
If the school year flies, the first week of the academic year is a whirlwind. For those new to campus, plugging in and finding basic services can be a challenge. Here's where to look.
Nutrition and Dietetics Program Offering Balanced Diet of Clinical Experiences
Tom Hritz, clinical nutrition manager for UPMC Mercy and Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, has been welcoming students into the clinic with him for nearly 13 years.

Pitt-Greensburg women's basketball was ranked third in its division for academic honors
The Bobcats posted a 3.647 team GPA, only 0.0026 points away from first place.