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FY24 Economic Impact Report shows Penn helps drive $37 billion through the region’s economy
From lab to classroom: The Center for Engineering MechanoBiology
On the court with Stina Almqvist
Survey shows patients with disabilities less likely to feel respect from doctors
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Recording oral histories in rural Uganda
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
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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
Combining AI and artmaking for youth well-being
Expanding on a legacy of heart health education
Penn announces seven 2025 Thouron Scholars
Quaker Commitment guarantees full tuition scholarships for families earning $200K or less as Trustees approve 2025-2026 financial aid budget and charges
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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
Innate immune training aggravates inflammatory bone loss
Exploring the role of AI in palliative care and decision-making
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From lab to classroom: The Center for Engineering MechanoBiology
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
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
Special Events
Holi CultureFest! 2025
Penn Museum collaborates with the South Asia Center at Penn for the 2025 CultureFest! for Holi. Attendees can enjoy traditional storytelling, colorful art-making, dynamic live music, and captivating dance performances, culminating in a color throw.
Special Events
Explaining Your Research
This workshop, hosted by the Penn Graduate Student Center, is designed to help attendees use analogies and storytelling to explain their research and better connect with audiences. Participants will learn useful techniques for effective research communication. A graduate student ID is required.
Special Events
Writers House Planning Committee
All are welcome to join the next Writers House Planning Committee, comprised of students, staff, faculty, and volunteers who help make things happen at Writers House. Participants plan programs, exchange ideas, and discuss upcoming projects.
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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