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Paideia Fellows build dialogue in Athens
What ever-growing incisors can teach us about genetic disease
Rethinking extreme environments, from human spaceflight to heat in Philadelphia
Preventing falls in older adults with mild cognitive impairment
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Radio days for rising third-year Luiza Sulea
A public-facing, interdisciplinary, and student-centered approach to philosophy
Researching cultural heritage at the Penn Museum
Creating a classroom democracy
Exhibition as conversation
Bringing museum filmmaking into the classroom
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Understanding how young children recognize emotions in music
Summer program for teens combines practical economics and college life
Merging academics with real-world, tangible experiences
Rethinking extreme environments, from human spaceflight to heat in Philadelphia
Japan’s election outcomes
Lynn Meskell elected Fellow to the British Academy
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Legal historian traces history of ‘marital privilege’ in American law
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
Guardrails versus leashes: Finding a better way to regulate AI technology
Wharton’s deep dive into wellness at work
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What ever-growing incisors can teach us about genetic disease
The global threat of salt contamination to water supplies
Beneath the surface: Diving into water’s hidden carbon-cleaning capabilities
A new recipe for safer, stronger mRNA vaccines
A hands-on education of Pennsylvania and New Jersey ecology
Strongest nor’easters getting stronger
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Wensi Wu uses digital twins to explore the hidden mechanics of the human heart
Teaching robots to build without blueprints
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
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How Henry Daniell weds dental research with global health and sustainability
Key to improving survival of transplanted retinal cells
Preventing falls in older adults with mild cognitive impairment
A Penn Medicine nurse who donated her uterus helps another family’s dream come true
Early challenges to the immune system disrupt oral health
Measuring the impact of loneliness and social isolation on the brain
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Penn powers up AI learning for faculty and staff
Paideia Fellows build dialogue in Athens
Penn hosts nine other colleges for op-ed panel
Staff Q&A with Peter Fixler
Johanna Burton appointed director of ICA at Penn
Tyler Hagstrom named Head Volleyball Coach
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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
Keeping food safe and animals healthy
As part of the Pennsylvania Animal Diagnostic Laboratory System (PADLS), Penn Vet’s New Bolton Center helps to protect animals and humans from health threats and minimize agricultural economic loss.
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Water Features Tour
This walking tour will highlight natural and man-made water features throughout the Morris Arboretum & Gardens, including natural streams, cascading waterfalls, and the striking Swan Pond, among others. Free with Penn ID.
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AI and Teaching Early American Studies
This webinar conversation will focus on the use of generative artificial intelligence in the teaching of early American studies. Panelists will discuss how teachers and students are using AI in history classes and consider the opportunities and challenges of using AI to conduct research in the history field. The talk will be followed by a Q&A. Register to attend.
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New Student Resource Fair
New graduate and professional students can visit the annual New Student Resource Fair to learn about dozens of University resources, services, and programs. Attendees will have an opportunity to win prizes and enjoy light refreshments and entertainment throughout Houston Hall.
Ends August 20, 2025Federal Government Updates
Penn is closely monitoring federal policy changes affecting institutions of higher education and academic health systems.
Title IX Compliance in Athletics
Penn's Title IX Resolution with the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights
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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