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Findings About Immune System Could Stop Allergic Skin Reactions at the Cellular Source
Engineer Steven Little and colleagues may have found the cell-sized source of irritation caused by contact with allergens.

Scott R. Beach was awarded an NIH grant to study financial exploitation of older adults
Scott R. Beach has been awarded a five-year $3.2 million grant from the National Institute on Aging, a division of the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH). The study will explore risk factors for
'Pitt Tonight' and Tomorrow: Emmy-nominated Student Production Makes a Lasting Mark
Jesse Irwin (A&S '17) wanted to start a late-night talk show at Pitt. With a student crew and film studies Assistant Professor Robert Clift's support, he made it happen in three months — and snagged
Houston-area Alumni Volunteer to Help Fellow Texans in the Aftermath of Hurricane Harvey
Erikah Abdu (BUS ’10) and Richard Dodge (A&S ’95), social director and president of the Houston Pitt Club, found ways to personally lend their support to friends, neighbors and strangers affected by
Improvements Around Campus Designed to Enhance Student Experience and Education
New labs; new homes for centers, departments and clinics; and updated classrooms and infrastructure are some of the campus improvements that greeted staff, faculty and students this term.

A multidisciplinary team received National Science Foundation funding to improve transit
The $1.44 million in funding will enable the Pitt Smart Living Project to place additional multimodal, real-time transportation information screens around the city.
Research Team Helps Children Make Sense of 9/11 History at Flight 93 National Memorial
Faculty help young children understand the 9/11 attack in an emotionally healthy manner through a volunteer effort coordinated with the National Park Service Flight 93 National Memorial.

Kiersten E. Todt was named an influential figure in national security
The Pitt Cyber resident scholar was included in the annual listing by Security Magazine.
Get Involved: State Support Is Essential for Pitt — Let Pennsylvania Lawmakers Know
Pitt has yet to receive funds from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the current budget year. Join Chancellor Patrick Gallagher and the Pitt community in raising your voice on the issue.
Cyber Institute Continues Steady Growth
With the addition of two experts in the fields of law and technology, Pitt’s Institute for Cyber Law, Policy, and Security continues to make progress toward its institutional goals.

Thomas Akiva was awarded $300,000 from the National Science Foundation
The grant will support his efforts to study and enhance makerspaces in Pittsburgh-area libraries.

New bike lanes added to Forbes Avenue
Designated lanes and special left-turn boxes for bicycles are making cycling on Pitt's campus easier and safer.

10 faculty members were honored with course transformation awards
The annual awards from Pitt’s discipline-based Science Education Research Center will support projects to improve learning in their classrooms.
High School Language Programs Immerse Students in Mandarin Chinese, Russian
Forget grammar drills: High schoolers bargained for wares, ordered lunch in Chinese and painted Russian icons during National Security Agency programs on campus this summer.
Pitt, in Partnership With UPMC, Hires Kristin Davitt to Lead Development in Key Role
The role — which is new to both institutions — will see Davitt directing institutional advancement for the University and leading the Medical and Health Sciences Foundation, which raises funds for all

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.
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
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