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Creating a classroom democracy
Exhibition as conversation
Bringing museum filmmaking into the classroom
At the Venice Biennale, a convergence of innovations in materials, structures, and landscapes
‘Scattered Earth, Sounded Depth’
For dual architecture degree candidate Kelvin Vu, design begins with the body
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Penn GSE launches Algebra 1 fellowship to strengthen math teaching in Philadelphia schools
‘Elusive Cures: Why Neuroscience Hasn’t Solved Brain Disorders—and How We Can Change That’
Who, What, Why: Xiao Schutte Ke on Tibetan pastoralists and citizen science
How cable news has diverged from broadcast news
The 500-year legacy of a political thinker
Sparking curiosity for better learning and better lives
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Who, What, Why: Lauren Nelson Hyppolite on leading Wharton AI and research initiatives
‘Where AI Works’
Research and scholarship at the intersection of law and history
Wharton’s deep dive into wellness at work
Guardrails versus leashes: Finding a better way to regulate AI technology
Wharton graduates first Global Executive MBA cohort
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Penn engineers turn toxic fungus into anti-cancer drug
Heat domes and flooding have nearly tripled since the ’50s
Food waste: Recycling, not discarding, offers huge environmental benefits
Decoding ancient immunity networks
What can ants and naked-mole rats teach about societal roles?
Native plants from afar
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Penn students innovate in the time of AI
AI x Science Postdoctoral Fellowship
Penn fourth-year and recent alum named 2025 Hertz Fellows
The soul of an artist, the mind of a mathematician
New 3D-printing enables color-changing, stress-responsive materials for smart sensing, displays, and robotics
Penn engineers first to train AI at lightspeed
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Gene therapy may slow loss of motor function in ALS
Keeping food safe and animals healthy
Penn Medicine outreach addresses health-related social needs
New chair of Orthopaedics starts a new chapter in a lifetime of service
‘The most human gesture’ brings the gift of a hand transplant at Penn Medicine
Penn’s Psychiatry chair is helping to reenvision how mental illness is diagnosed
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The importance and power of undergraduate research
Composto, Jordan-Sciutto named vice provosts at Penn
Impact of research
What to read, watch, and cook for Juneteenth
Kam earns First Team All-American Honors at NCAA Outdoor Championships
Tee time with Julie Shin
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Penn Glee Club performs in Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Beijing
Penn Washington names Celeste Wallander as inaugural executive director
Penn leaders-turned-diplomats reflect on American statecraft and foreign policy
Turning bicycles into an engineering study tool
Using climate modeling to guide global economic and political decisions
How climate change impacts food security
Health & Medicine
Trials aim to make cancer relapse a thing of the past
At Penn Medicine, clinical trials are testing methods that may stop cancer from recurring.
Upcoming Events
Origami Workshop
Participants can enjoy a screen-free break featuring origami and other paper crafts. Free and open to the Penn community.
Talks
Embedding Ethics into Bioengineering Education
This hybrid talk, part of the Penn Bioethics Seminar Series, will foster a discussion on strategies for developing ethics curricula tailored to bioengineering students. The session will highlight the Department of Bioengineering’s Engineering Ethics Initiative, which aims to embed ethics into core technical courses. Registration is required.
Music
Philly Rising Open Mic
On the first Tuesday of each month, World Cafe Live partners with REC Philly for an evening of musical collaboration, inspiration, and networking opportunities. This free, all-ages program will be hosted by Philadelphia-based musician Rae.Dianz. RSVP in advance to guarantee seating.
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.
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