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Conflicts and cultural evolution: All for one and one for all?

Brigitte Weinsteiger appointed interim director of the Penn Libraries

An unsolved mystery: Why are we sleepy when sick?

By the Numbers: Undergraduates share their research
News

Conflicts and cultural evolution: All for one and one for all?

The PZ project: Children’s and young adult literature on the rise

Filmmaker Mira Nair’s approach to storytelling

Fellowship in South Korea offers language benefits, cultural reconnection

Who, What, Why: Catherine Sorrentino and a souvenir of historic Germantown

Tracking parental leisure time and ‘intensive mothering’
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The crisis of climate-driven extinction

Something for everyone at Penn’s Friends and Family Day

Brigitte Weinsteiger appointed interim director of the Penn Libraries

Deans of health schools discuss climate change in their fields

By the Numbers: Undergraduates share their research

People and Places at Penn: College Houses
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How to encourage student attendance

Is ChatGPT a better entrepreneur than most?

A call for less talk and more action on luxury emissions

Who, What, Why: Literacy advocate Meresa García

Why stock valuation hinges more on returns than future earnings

Trading decisions are observable in the eyes of buyers and sellers
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The immune health future, today

Spiritual coping behaviors may be key to enhanced trauma recovery of Black men who survive firearm injury

Inflammatory bowel disease linked to atopic dermatitis

An unsolved mystery: Why are we sleepy when sick?

The brain-blood barrier’s role in governing ant behavior

Removing the barrier surrounding solid tumors clears path for T cells
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A suit of armor for cancer-fighting cells

Engineering changemakers: Honoring Cora Ingrum and Donna Hampton

Biophysics summer school in Crete

A low-cost, eco-friendly COVID test

The physics of fat droplets reveal DNA danger

A hub for water innovation and leadership

Campus & Community
At Convocation, students encouraged to take a ‘fisheye’ view
Kicking off the University’s 284th academic year, first-year and transfer students were advised to take a wide view during at least some of their time at Penn, expanding horizons and seeing the borderless nature of knowledge.
Upcoming Events
Supplier Show 2023
Penn Procurement Services presents the Supplier Show, showcasing innovative supplier solutions from 50 vendors. The 2023 Penn Green Purchasing Award will also be presented.

Sex Isn't Real
Beans Velocci, an assistant professor of history and sociology, delivers a 60-Second Lecture about historical perspectives of sex.

Social Security Benefits Planning
TIAA hosts an information session for those looking to better understand Social Security benefits and how to plan for retirement.
Inspiring Impact through Philanthropy
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University Life nurtures an inclusive campus life environment where students grow intellectually and engage in meaningful experiential opportunities.
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).