Americans’ knowledge of civics increases Image: Paul Chinn/San Francisco Chronicle via AP Images Americans’ knowledge of civics increases The 2025 Annenberg Constitution Day Civics Survey, released annually to celebrate Constitution Day on Sept. 17, finds that Americans are more knowledgeable this year in answering basic civics questions. 2 min. read
What’s next for Nepal: Q&A with postdoc Shana Scogin Gen Z protesters gathered at a parliament house as clashes erupted with police at the Federal Parliament in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Sept. 8, 2025.(Image: Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto via AP Images) Q&A What’s next for Nepal: Q&A with postdoc Shana Scogin In the aftermath of the deadly anti-government uprising that led to the fall of the country’s government, Penn Today spoke with the Perry World House fellow for insights. 3 min. read
At-home blood pressure cuffs—and reminders to use them—key to blood pressure control At-home blood pressure cuffs—and reminders to use them—key to blood pressure control In a Penn Medicine study designed to test “opt-in” versus “opt-out” nudging, what really matters is convenience and keeping patients’ condition top of mind. 2 min. read
The Wharton School launches Master of Science in Quantitative Finance with $60M gift from Bruce I. Jacobs Image: Hechler Photographers The Wharton School launches Master of Science in Quantitative Finance with $60M gift from Bruce I. Jacobs The transformational donation is the largest single gift in the School’s history. 3 min. read
Understanding the Fed’s inflation outlook Image: Bloomberg Creative via Getty Images Understanding the Fed’s inflation outlook Ahead of the Fed’s latest economic outlook, Penn Today spoke with Wharton’s Patrick Harker and Penn Arts & Sciences’ Harold Cole to unpack inflation, interest rates, and labor trends. 3 min. read
Kiran Musunuru: Editing genes to save lives Kiran Musunuru: Editing genes to save lives Kiran Musunuru develops gene-based therapies to improve the health of patients with heart disease and correct genetic changes in people affected by ultra-rare conditions.
Lauren Nelson Hyppolite: Supporting AL research and collaboration Lauren Nelson Hyppolite: Supporting AL research and collaboration Lauren Nelson Hyppolite supports innovative AI education, connecting students to learning opportunities and amplifying faculty research to industry leaders.
Janine Remillard: Improving math teaching for students Janine Remillard: Improving math teaching for students Janine Remillard improves math instruction so classrooms are places where children love the subject and see themselves as mathematicians.
Deepfakes, digital doubles, and the law: Jennifer Rothman on protecting identity in the AI era Jennifer Rothman, the Nicholas F. Gallicchio Professor of Law at Penn Carey Law, is an international expert in intellectual property law.(Image: Courtesy of Penn Carey Law) News Deepfakes, digital doubles, and the law: Jennifer Rothman on protecting identity in the AI era The evolution of AI technology may require more robust copyright laws and guardrails that protect people’s control of their own identities, says the Penn Carey Law professor.
What stiffening lung tissue reveals about the earliest stages of fibrosis Image: Courtesy of Penn Engineering Today What stiffening lung tissue reveals about the earliest stages of fibrosis A Penn Engineering team has targeted the lung’s extracellular matrix to better understand early fibrosis by triggering the formation of special chemical bonds that increase tissue stiffness in specific locations, mimicking the first physical changes that may lead to lung fibrosis. 2 min. read