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With spreading Zika virus, much remains unknown
Mosquitoes are just as synonymous with summer as flip-flops, beach days, and cold drinks. This year, the pesky critters—although tiny in nature—are making an even bigger splash than usual. It’s all because of Zika, a virus that has for the past year taken the tropics by storm.
Beat the heat with Penn Science, Lightbulb cafés
Sometimes those who are most creative have the messiest minds.
Lunch series takes visitors behind the scenes at ICA
Ever wonder what goes into designing and organizing an art exhibition? Through a new educational talk series, the Institute of Contemporary Art of the University of Pennsylvania (ICA) is sharing its behind-the-scenes knowledge with curious visitors.
Enterprise Center farm share puts fresh food at fingertips
Nothing beats summer’s juicy peaches, fresh watermelon, delicious tomatoes, and vibrant herbs. All season long, tasty local fruits and vegetables are at the fingertips of Penn faculty, staff, and students, thanks to West Philly Foods CSA.
Green Fund grants support ideas to make a more sustainable Penn
When College House Eco-Reps Elena Crouch and Michael Shu, both rising seniors at Penn, came up with an idea to implement drying racks in all the laundry rooms at Harnwell College House, they knew just where to turn for support: the
Student Spotlight with Heather Kostick
Student Spotlight with Heather Kostick
The graduate student in environmental studies is running three “bioblitzes” as part of her capstone project.
A taste of college for high schoolers
For three weeks every summer, a group of advanced high school students from around the world come to Penn’s campus to study.
How media content influences teenage behavior
Lucious Lyon, from the popular FOX TV show “Empire,” is often associated with gun violence, alcohol abuse, and unsafe sex. The music mogul’s conduct has something in common with many teenagers: Their risky behaviors tend to happen in clusters.
Arthur Ross Gallery hosting special yoga classes for Penn and community
Turn your lunch break into a stretch session, while breathing in energy and exhaling all your stresses.
Celebrating President’s Engagement and Innovation Prize Recipients
Penn Provost Vincent Price described each President’s Engagement Prize and President’s Innovation Prize winner as having immense heart, incredib