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Changing neighborhoods, changing times

Tracing the connections between Chinese high-speed rail and electric vehicle sales

Dolores Albarracín honored with BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award

The story of the famed Salt Lake Tabernacle Organ

How a ‘conspiracy mindset’ promotes acceptance of vaccine misinformation, and how to counter it

A fourth-year student’s aim for common humanity and purpose
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2024 PEP and PIP winners: Where are they now?

Kathryn Griffo named Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations at Penn

Penn’s endowment, explained

On the court with Stina Almqvist

Penn Board of Trustees votes to appoint J. Larry Jameson President and extend his term through June 2027

FY24 Economic Impact Report shows Penn helps drive $37 billion through the region’s economy
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Innovation in climate education

Angela Crumdy on the intersection of anthropology and education

‘Ripple Effect’ asks ‘Who benefits from innovations?’

‘JeepyTA’ has entered the chat

Sophia Z. Lee: ‘The Reconciliation Roots of Fourth Amendment Privacy’

Finding the rhythm behind business fundamentals
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Survey shows patients with disabilities less likely to feel respect from doctors

Study challenges conventional thought on nurse continuity in ICUs

Childhood trauma and neighborhood disorder impact mental health of injured Black men

Uncovering key brain circuit in the fight against cocaine use disorder

Exploring the role of AI in palliative care and decision-making

Innate immune training aggravates inflammatory bone loss
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Eco-friendly rare earth element separation: A bioinspired solution to an industry challenge

Building tomorrow’s innovators: Penn’s Widjaja Entrepreneurship Fellows Program

From drummer to educator: How entrepreneurship transcends disciplines

How disorder toughens materials

Getting to the root of root canals

What can theoretical physics teach us about knitting?

Campus & Community
Penn Center for Innovation celebrates 10 years
The University’s nexus for technology transfer supports researchers in their innovative efforts, from CAR T to mRNA advancements that have dramatically reshaped the world.
Upcoming Events

South Korean Democracy
Three Penn faculty members in political science and law, moderated by the director of the James Joo-Jin Kim Center for Korean Studies, will discuss the recent and ongoing political turmoil in South Korea. The event, part of the School of Arts & Sciences' Knowledge by the Slice lunchtime series, will explore how the political crisis there can be understood in relation to the global trends. Register to attend in person or via Zoom. Pizza will be provided for in-person attendees.
Robert R. Marshak Public Lecture
To open the 2025 Institute for Infectious and Zoonotic Diseases Symposium, Peter Jay Hotez of Baylor College of Medicine will present the Robert R. Marshak Public Lecture, “Vaccines and Immunizations in a Time of Global Boiling and Anti-Science.” This event, co-hosted by the Annenberg Public Policy Center, will be moderated by Michael Mann, director of the Penn Center for Science, Sustainability, and the Media and vice provost for climate science, policy, and action.
Digital Fabrication
Christine Kemp and Tex Kang from Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center's Education Commons share examples of tools and prosthetics for people with disabilities and provide insight into the processes behind these designs. No registration needed.
Federal Government Updates
Penn is closely monitoring federal policy changes affecting institutions of higher education and academic health systems.
Supporting Our Community
During these challenging times, Penn 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.
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).