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A product of the 1980s: Q&A with English professor Dagmawi Woubshet
English professor Dagmawi Woubshet describes himself an “African-Americanist” in his literary pursuits. An immigrant from Ethiopia, he focuses on the 1980s in his research and his courses.
Future doctors take to the community
Three-dozen summer reading recommendations from faculty and staff
Inside the mind of David Hollenberg, the guiding hand behind Penn’s building projects
In new podcast series, the Alice Paul Center asks: ‘What’s left of queer theory?’
The transforming power of global aid on health care—and care giving
Technology, aging patients, and the people who care for them
Dogs born in the summertime more likely to suffer heart disease
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A virtual world for an ancient society
Anthropologist Clark Erickson has made a career of studying humans’ effect on their physical landscapes—past and present.
‘Candy aspirin,’ safety caps, and the history of children’s drugs
When St. Joseph Aspirin for Children was introduced in the 1940s, it was formulated to be attractive in taste and color to its young audience. Dubbed “candy aspirin,” the product became popular—fast. As a consequence, aspirin poisonings of children under five skyrocketed.
Assets in the opioid epidemic, working dogs can also become its victims
The opioid epidemic is at crisis levels in the U.S., and humans aren’t the only ones at risk. In an interview with Knowledge@ Wharton, the School of Veterinary Medicine’s Cynthia Otto explained the vulnerabilities of working dogs who get exposed to opioids, and how to keep them from harm.
Science and politics: a Q&A with Molly Sheehan
The School of Engineering and Applied Science postdoc researcher discusses what fascinates her about science, her unique path in science and technology, and the role scientists should play in political office.
Listening to the needs of Black male teachers
In researching his forthcoming book, Ed Brockenbrough revealed Black male teachers have a strong sense of responsibility to students, and they feel uniquely alone in that challenge.
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Reimagining Pennsylvania's coal communities
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In helping smokers quit, cash is king, e-cigarettes strike out
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APPC and iCivics team up on game to teach media literacy
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Knowledge by the slice: follow the carbon
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Transplantation pioneer receives Thomas E. Starzl Prize in Surgery and Immunology
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Drum Workshop
Master world-percussionist Joseph Tayoun hosts the last drum workshop of the season, inviting people of all ages to participate in an educational jam session in the galleries. A limited number of drums are distributed; those who can are recommended to bring their own drum.
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University City Mix
University City District hosts this networking series that brings together area professionals for sips and noshes on the patio of one of the neighborhood’s most delightful spots for libations and farm-to-table foods.
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2018 Penn Commencement
Speaker Andrea Mitchell, an alumna and award-winning journalist, encouraged graduates to be curious, open-minded, and engaged.
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