Research led by geneticist Sarah Tishkoff’s lab finds that prehistoric mating preferences is a likely explanation for why modern humans have so little Neanderthal DNA on their X chromosomes, challenging the idea that human evolution was driven solely by survival of the fittest.
The fourth-year guard discusses how basketball is a microcosm for life, transferring to Penn, playing for Coach Fran McCaffery, and the pride he has in donning the Red & Blue.
Chapters of Change: The blossom of Penn’s professional schools in the 19th century
‘Chapters of Change’ highlights key moments of change in Penn’s history, adapting to shifts in society. In the 19th century, the University faced industrialization and more by creating some of its first professional schools.
Understanding GLP-1 signaling: A path to better therapies
A collaborative study led by an interdisciplinary team of researchers from Penn’s School of Nursing and Perelman School of Medicine found that a novel GLP-1 drug shows promise for reducing nausea and vomiting while maintaining blood sugar.
Exploring Black America: A historian’s unique path of inquiry
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Marcia Chatelain, a Penn Presidential Compact Professor of Africana Studies, takes a unique approach to history, from the impact of fast food to the leadership of the Civil Rights Movement.
Pennsylvania Commission releases report on current and potential impact of AI across the Commonwealth
Penn Carey Law professor Cary Coglianese served on the Pennsylvania Joint State Government Commission’s Advisory Committee on artificial intelligence, which delivered policy recommendations to state lawmakers.
Could ‘cyborg’ transplants replace pancreatic tissue damaged by diabetes?
A new electronic implant system developed by Penn Medicine researchers prompts lab-grown pancreatic cells to mature, and suggests a new way to treat diabetes.
No brain, no gain: Neuronal activity enhances benefits of exercise
Research led by Penn neuroscientist J. Nicholas Betley and collaborators finds that hypothalamic neurons are essential for translating physical exertion into endurance, potentially opening the door to exercise-mimicking therapies.
Beating the heat: Designing cooling for bodies in motion
Dorit Aviv, director of Weitzman’s Thermal Architecture Lab, studies how humans, technology, and design intersect, paving the way for the development of novel approaches to cooling people efficiently.
A new exhibit at Penn’s Barbara Bates Center for the Study of the History of Nursing documents the long trajectory of nursing in America, going back to the Revolutionary War.
Tom Nichols, staff writer for The Atlantic and professor emeritus of national security affairs at the U.S. Naval War College, will speak with Brendan O’Leary of Penn’s Department of Political Science department about the state of the world order—and where it may be headed next. With global institutions strained by geopolitical rivalry, democratic backsliding, and economic uncertainty, Nichols and O’Leary will bring deep expertise and analysis as they unpack the forces reshaping our modern world. Free and open to the public. Register to attend.
This panel about the future of preservation will feature Jonathan S. Bell, senior vice president for global preservation strategy and founding director of the Suzanne Deal Booth Institute for Heritage Preservation at the World Monuments Fund, and Randall Mason, professor and chair of Penn’s Department of Historic Preservation. Bell and Mason will share their perspectives on where the field stands today and how their institutions are responding to and helping shape its future. Free and open to the public. Register to attend.
Penn’s guiding principles are the University’s enduring values and distinctive strengths: anchored, inventive, interwoven, and engaged. The practices support and strengthen Penn’s core educational mission.
At Penn Today, we focus on some of the ways the University is putting this framework into action. From student, faculty, and staff profiles to research updates and event coverage, Penn Today highlights the latest examples of the University’s principled approach to excellence.
Penn Forward’s Access, Affordability, and Value co-chairs on creating opportunity
As co-chairs of Penn Forward’s Access, Affordability, and Value working group, Sara Bachman, dean of the School of Social Policy & Practice, and Patrick Harker, a professor and dean emeritus of the Wharton School, discuss breaking down barriers and opening pathways.
A conversation with Penn Forward’s Global Opportunity and New Markets co-chairs
In a Q&A with Ezekiel Emanuel and Megan Ryerson, co-chairs of the Global Opportunity and New Markets working group for Penn Forward, the duo discuss the charge of their group, where they are in the process, and leaning into global engagement.
Through Penn First Plus, students unlock potential and purpose
Providing first-generation and limited-income students with a comprehensive array of support, Penn First Plus equips undergraduates for success during and after their time at Penn.
The eighth annual Penn Local Business Exchange brought together entrepreneurs, city officials, and University buyers to swap insights and build relationships.
Bosses ditch ‘peanut-butter’ pay in favor of giving big raises to top talent
Iwan Barankay of The Wharton School says, “When somebody can show any kind of evidence that may suggest they are extremely good, they immediately can threaten the company, implicitly or explicitly, to leave.”
