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Outreach
The problem solvers: Student Intervention Services
The problem solvers: Student Intervention Services
Founded in the wake of 9/11, Student Intervention Services is now a national model that works across the University to support students in times of crisis.
Penn and Lea School celebrate signing of $4.1 million commitment
Penn and Lea School celebrate signing of $4.1 million commitment
The Henry C. Lea Elementary School, the University of Pennsylvania, Penn GSE, the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers, and the School District of Philadelphia celebrated the formalization of Penn’s deepened commitment to supporting the West Philadelphia K-8 school.
HUP Pavilion’s halo lights up: A beacon for awareness
HUP Pavilion’s halo lights up: A beacon for awareness
The tops of the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Pavilion is periodically lit up in colors to support causes that matter to Penn Medicine, like Rare Disease Day and relief efforts for Ukrainians.
The best defense is an empowered one
The best defense is an empowered one
To gain control over their personal safety, many women turn to R.A.D. (Rape Aggression Defense), a nationally recognized program that teaches realistic self-defense tactics and techniques.
Protecting a singular ecosystem in the Galápagos
Protecting a singular ecosystem in the Galápagos
Michael Weisberg, the Bess W. Heyman President's Distinguished Professor of Philosophy, students, and Ecuador's Ambassador to the United States reflect on the momentous expansion of the Galápagos Marine Reserve.
An interfaith commemoration of MLK
An interfaith commemoration of MLK
The annual event on March 23 was part of the Penn MLK Commemorative Symposium on Social Change.
Hands to hold on the path to surgery
Hands to hold on the path to surgery
The first-of-its kind Center for Surgical Health provides navigation and support to help under- and uninsured patients receive surgical treatment before it becomes an emergency.
HUP Food Pantry team innovates to address food insecurity
HUP Food Pantry team innovates to address food insecurity
Between June 2020 and November 2021, the HUP Food Pantry gave out nearly 5,000 bags of food to postpartum families with food insecurity.
35th annual Women of Color at Penn award
35th annual Women of Color at Penn award
The Women of Color at Penn held their 35th annual award ceremony with a virtual celebration hosted by the African American Resource Center. This year’s awards honored six women who have fostered and supported community.
Coming together for Ukraine
Coming together for Ukraine
In an event hosted by Penn Global and the Office of the Chaplain, Ukrainian students, faculty, and staff, as well as American and international members of the Penn community gathered at Perry World House in a show of solidarity.
In the News
WHYY (Philadelphia)
Homeward bound: When a Penn Medicine nurse was diagnosed with uterine cancer, she turned to the service dogs she helped to train
A profile highlights Maria Wright of Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health, from her volunteer work connecting people with service dogs to her cancer diagnosis and her own journey applying for a service dog.
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Technical.ly Philly
Wharton created a free series for entrepreneurs to learn about gen AI
A free virtual discussion series from the Wharton School offers a space for the business community to learn about developments with generative AI, featuring remarks from Mary Purk.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Here’s what these youth advocates have to say about Philly’s truancy problem, and how they would fix it
The Netter Center for Community Partnerships has more than 30 years of investment in connecting resources that address truancy, such as establishing after-school programming.
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6ABC.com
Student organization at Penn giving free swim lessons to children with special needs
Penn students are providing free on-campus swim lessons to children with special needs through national nonprofit SNUGS.
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6ABC.com
Penn alums changing grocery game for Philadelphians in food deserts with Community Grocer program
Penn alums Alex Imbot and Eli Moraru have co-founded the Community Grocer to supply grab-and-go meal kits and hot, fresh meals for Philadelphia residents.
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WHYY (Philadelphia)
Philadelphia lawyer connects at risk youth to at risk animals, together they help each other
Penny Ellison of Penn Carey Law leads Hand2Paw, a Philadelphia nonprofit founded by Penn alum Rachel Cohen that connects youth experiencing homeless or in foster care to animals in need.
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