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Michael Mann appointed vice provost for climate science, policy, and action at Penn
60 years of civil rights with Mary Frances Berry
Extending battery lifespan and capacity through self-healing materials
Uncovering a way for pro-B cells to change trajectory
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60 years of civil rights with Mary Frances Berry
Wale Adenbanwi on social mobility, ethnonationalism, and democratic politics in Nigeria
Toward carbon-negative architecture
How the U.S. presidential campaigns are targeting digital ads by zip code
In a warming world, public needs to know more about protections from mosquito-borne illnesses
Art Matters: ‘Two Lines’ by George Rickey
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Equity in Action Visiting Scholars focus on criminal justice and art
Physical wellness on campus
Michael Mann appointed vice provost for climate science, policy, and action at Penn
Penn in Latin America and the Caribbean showcases University scholarship
Bridging cultures and building connections at the Lauder Institute
Disability awareness at Penn
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PIK Professor Dorothy Roberts named a 2024 MacArthur Fellow
Trailblazers in education honored with the 2024 Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Prize in Education
First Fed rate cuts in four years
‘Ripple Effect’ explores higher education
Court no-shows: A systemic issue
Wharton faculty on investment strategies, birth rates, and climate change
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What to know about the current avian influenza outbreak
A link between nurse work environment quality and COVID-19 mortality disparities
The untold story of Henrietta Villaescusa: A Hispanic nurse advancing health equity
A blueprint for change in acute and critical care nursing
A year after the Nobel Prize, Penn’s mRNA research is revving up
Wellness and well-being series looks at behavior and mental health services
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Extending battery lifespan and capacity through self-healing materials
Scratching beneath the surface of itchy skin
Nathan Wei on renewable energy, fluid mechanics and the shaping of humble engineers
An integral T cell pathway helps regulate female gene expression
Siloxane-enhanced nanoparticles chart a new path in precision mRNA medicine
Twisted sheets yield electrifying outcomes
Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences
How food moves around cities
Domenic Vitiello, an urban and regional planning expert, teaches classes that invite students to locations in and around Philadelphia to better understand how its denizens dine.
Upcoming Events
Climate Solutions Showcase
As part of Climate Week at Penn, faculty and researchers from the School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) and the Weitzman School of Design discuss technologies and designs to create a safer, more resilient, more sustainable future. Paulo Arratia of the SEAS will moderate.
A More Perfect Union
A series of talks take place discussing the histories of voting in America, featuring scholars from Penn and elsewhere. This event is co-sponsored by the Department of History, the Center for the Study of Ethnicity, Race, and Immigration, Penn Migration Initiative, Asian American Studies, the McNeil Center for Early American Studies, the Pan-Asian American Community House, Greenfield Intercultural Center, the Andrea Mitchell Center for the Study of Democracy, Africana Studies, and Penn Carey Law.
Talks
Climate Leadership
As part of Climate Week at Penn, Michael Weisberg, deputy director of Perry World House, leads a conversation Chair of the Board of Trustees Ramanan Raghavendran. They will discuss what it means to be a climate leader.
Penn’s Way – Give from the Heart
Penn's Way, our annual workplace giving campaign (October 1- November 22) is making strides toward supporting critical programs that benefit those in need.
Support Penn's WaySupporting Our Community
Penn is connected to and a part of the world around us, and our campus community continues to be impacted by the violence in the Middle East. During these challenging times, the University remains committed to supporting students, faculty, and staff and to sharing information with our larger community of alumni, parents, and friends.
Penn Priorities
A look at a few of our big picture priorities that improve Penn as we create knowledge to benefit the world.
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Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination at Penn
The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. The University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class status in the administration of its admissions, financial aid, educational or athletic programs, or other University-administered programs or in its employment practices. Questions or complaints regarding this policy should be directed to the Executive Director of the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs, Franklin Building, 3451 Walnut Street, Suite 421, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6106; or (215) 898-6993 (Voice).