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Who, What, Why: Jo Tiongson-Perez

Philanthropy and social change

Ecuador’s state of emergency

Exploring Jane Austen and Taylor Swift

Bringing museum filmmaking into the classroom

‘Bartok’s Monster’ challenges conventions of theater
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A Penn Libraries and Penn Dental Medicine collaboration

‘Jews and the University: Antisemitism, Admissions, Academic Freedom’

Remembering pathbreaking nurse, researcher, and leader

Q&A with Interim President J. Larry Jameson

Mark Wolff provides Task Force on Antisemitism update

A day to ‘love the service that we’re giving’
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Penn Carey Law students explore issues affecting women’s equality in sports

‘False positive’ field drug tests lead to wrongful convictions

Increasing the visibility of Southeast Asian students: A discussion with Linda Pheng

Wharton experts on holiday retail

Five takeaways from the international PISA exam results

Justice Sandra Day O’Connor’s legacy
News

New Penn Medicine Nudge Unit pilots show simple questions can improve care

Mega-analysis identifies gene variants associated with glaucoma in people of African ancestry

Two-and-a-half decades of research in Malawi

A successful new experiment opens potential for future bridge-to-transplant approach

Who, What, Why: John Button on a neglected tropical disease

Palliative care study demonstrates scalable strategy to support hospitalized patients
News

Mechanics of knitting

How common is common sense?

Breaching the blood-brain barrier

Climate change and atmospheric dynamics unveil future weather extremes

Penn alum named 2024 Churchill Scholar

A path to achieve a net-zero greenhouse gas economy

Science & Technology
In hot water: Coral resilience in the face of climate change
Over a decade, researchers from Penn studied coral species in Hawaii to better understand their adaptability to the effects of climate change.
Upcoming Events
Talks
MLK Social Justice Lecture
Dorothy Roberts, the George A. Weiss University Professor of Law & Sociology, will share her insights on the Civil Rights Act of 1964 in the 23rd Annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Social Justice Lecture.
Legal History Workshop
Yanay Israeli, an assistant professor of history and Judaic studies from the University of Michigan, will present his paper, “Justice After Expulsion: The Petitions and Lawsuits of Jewish Converts Returning to Castile, c.1492-1498.” Lunch will be provided.
Talks
2024 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. MLK Interfaith Commemoration
Enjoy performances by Penn West African Vibe, Off the Beat, Shabbatones, and New Spirit of Penn, a discussion with Penn alumni Rabbi David Wolpe and Jonah Platt and moderated by Rev. William Gipson.
Inspiring Impact through Philanthropy
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A look at a few of our big picture priorities that improve Penn as we create knowledge to benefit the world.
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).







