Ibuprofen does not worsen COVID-19, reports FactCheck.org Ibuprofen does not worsen COVID-19, reports FactCheck.org FactCheck.org disproves the idea that ibuprofen or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can make COVID-19 cases more severe.
A Q&A with Ben Jealous, former NAACP head turned tech investor Ben Jealous, former head of the NAACP, is a visiting scholar in the Annenberg School for Communication, the School of Social Policy & Practice, and Wharton. He is teaching a class on social innovation, part of SP2’s Nonprofit Leadership program. Q&A A Q&A with Ben Jealous, former NAACP head turned tech investor The visiting scholar discusses the social innovation class he is teaching, plus why it’s key to focus on local civil rights victories and the need to take a long view of history.
What craigslist can teach us about Web 2.0 Jessa Lingel, an assistant professor at the Annenberg School for Communication. What craigslist can teach us about Web 2.0 In a new book, Annenberg’s Jessa Lingel views modern online life through the lens of a site that hasn’t changed much in look or feel since it began 25 years ago.
What is your risk from smoking? Your network knows What is your risk from smoking? Your network knows A new study from researchers at the Annenberg School for Communication found that most people—smokers and nonsmokers alike—were nowhere near accurate in their answers to questions about the health effects of smoking.
Kathleen Hall Jamieson honored with National Academy of Sciences award Kathleen Hall Jamieson honored with National Academy of Sciences award The award recognizes Jamison for her “nonpartisan crusade to ensure the integrity of facts.”
Remembering Auschwitz, with eyes on the present Children liberated in the Auschwitz concentration camp, 1945. Remembering Auschwitz, with eyes on the present On the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, scholars and experts share their thoughts in light of the recent rise in anti-Semitism.
A global take on Lebanon protests A global take on Lebanon protests Hundreds of thousands of protesters have poured into the streets of Lebanon. Penn Today speaks to two experts on Lebanon to find out why.
Side Gigs for Good, part three Altagracia Felix (right) is a financial coordinator for the Annenberg School for Communication, but she also has a side gig as a money coach. Her aim is to help “disrupt the cycle of poverty and struggle,” she says. (Image: Courtesy of Altagracia Felix) Side Gigs for Good, part three The final 2019 installment in our series highlighting impactful work Penn faculty and staff do.
Engaging Minds showcases best part of Penn in New York News Engaging Minds showcases best part of Penn in New York Penn Alumni’s Dec. 14 event featured a trio of impressive faculty: Michael Weisberg, Sarah J. Jackson, and Duncan Watts.
How rituals shape our world At Penn home football games, fans throw toast onto the field after the third quarter. (Image: Chase Sutton) How rituals shape our world An Annenberg class about ritual communication encourages students to employ ethnography and textual analysis to think about the unique language of rituals and their endurance.