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How common is common sense?
How common is common sense?
Researchers from Penn develop a framework for quantifying common sense, findings address a critical gap in how knowledge is understood.
The Endangered Species Act at 50
The Endangered Species Act at 50
Ahead of the anniversary, experts from four schools across the University share their thoughts on the landmark legislation.
Penn receives unrestricted $1M gift to ‘let the healing begin’
Penn receives unrestricted $1M gift to ‘let the healing begin’
Judy and Stewart Colton, longtime supporters of Penn Medicine, give to show support for Interim President J. Larry Jameson and the University’s future
Art matters: ‘Ava’ by Shirin Neshat
Art matters: ‘Ava’ by Shirin Neshat
A new installment in the “Art Matters” series examines “Ava” by photographer and filmmaker Shirin Neshat, on view at Perry World House.
Wharton experts on holiday retail
Wharton experts on holiday retail
The latest episodes of the Wharton School’s faculty research podcast, ‘Ripple Effect,’ delve into consumer trends, past recessions, future climate and AI considerations, luxury, convenience, and customer service this holiday retail season.
The Economic Justice Partnership focuses on creating an equal financial playing field
The Economic Justice Partnership focuses on creating an equal financial playing field
From the basics of setting up an investment account to giving a play-by-play on how interest accrues, the partnership—a Projects for Progress winner—hosts financial literacy workshops with middle and high school students around Philadelphia, as well as Penn and other college students.
How Wharton is leading in sports analytics
How Wharton is leading in sports analytics
As the business of sports analytics transforms teams and leagues around the world, Penn Sports Analytics Group’s data-driven initiative emerges with a competitive edge.
Two Penn fourth-year students have received Schwarzman Scholarships
Two Penn fourth-year students have received Schwarzman Scholarships
Fourth-years Amanda Howard and Zhouyi (Joey) Yang have received Schwarzman Scholarships, which fund a one-year master’s degree in global affairs at Tsinghua University in Beijing.
The future of AI: How Wharton is leading the charge
The future of AI: How Wharton is leading the charge
The AI at Wharton Initiative and AI in Focus podcast series highlight the evolving and growing role of artificial intelligence in all areas of life, with Wharton as a global focal point for its study.
Thanksgiving meal program provides food, family, friends, and fun
Thanksgiving meal program provides food, family, friends, and fun
Penn’s Assembly of International Students is matching international undergrads and graduate students with a faculty or staff partner who invites them to a Thanksgiving meal.
In the News
Axios
Wawa marks a 60th anniversary milestone
Barbara Kahn of the Wharton School says that Wawa’s endurance has been fueled by authenticity, a fun name, and its offering of fresh quality foods.
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CNN
Why Corporate America is keeping quiet on abortion
In a Q&A, Cait Lamberton of the Wharton School discusses the changing winds of corporate activism and the dilemma business leaders find themselves in with abortion.
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The New Yorker
How to die in good health
PIK Professor Ezekiel Emanuel says that incessantly preparing for old age mistakes a long life for a worthwhile one.
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The New York Times
Biden’s student loan repayment plan is being challenged. Here’s what to know
Kent Smetters of the Wharton School attributes $235 billion of the cost of the SAVE loan repayment plan to its increased generosity relative to existing plans.
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WHYY (Philadelphia)
Bridging Blocks has Philadelphians focused on dispelling myths around immigration
Exequiel Hernandez of the Wharton School says that immigrants are net positive contributors to everything that makes a community prosperous.
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