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Brandon Baker
Staff Writer
Brandon Baker covers subject areas across Penn including the Penn Language Center, The Sachs Arts Program, Annenberg Center, ICA, WXPN, Lauder Institute, and Morris Arboretum.
A ‘holding pattern’ for MFA grads culminates in New York exhibit
Working together, 11 recent graduates of the Master of Fine Arts program will display their work through a new exhibit in Brooklyn.
Is Huawei a national security threat?
Christopher Yoo, professor of law, communication, and computer and information science, describes why the Chinese technology company has become a hot topic of conversation in national security circles.
A conversation with Michael Horowitz
In the latest episode of Penn Today’s ‘Office Hours’ podcast series, a chat with Michael Horowitz, professor of political science and associate director of Perry World House.
The role of UN ambassador, explained
Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein, distinguished global leader-in-residence at Perry World House, describes the workings of the U.S. ambassador to the U.N.—and whether it matters that it’s no longer of cabinet status.
Wharton prof explains Facebook’s new currency
Wharton Professor Kevin Werbach explains Libra: whether it’s actually a cryptocurrency, Facebook’s interest in it, and looming regulatory challenges.
Five events to watch for in July
July is marked by energizing events on and around campus, including a battle of the bands at World Café Live and an ice cream social at Morris Arboretum.
The state of Alzheimer’s research at Penn
The Penn Memory Center’s Sanjeev Vaishnavi discusses the progress and setbacks made in Alzheimer’s research in the past five years.
How shopping became a version of social impact
Wharton Professor of Marketing Patti Williams discusses how brands began to put their do-gooder ethos to the forefront of its value proposition.
Prescribing nature for well-being
Awarded one of three Big Idea honors from the campus wellness challenge, Nature Rx emphasizes time in nature as a means to ease stress.
Why is it so difficult to sleep when it’s hot?
Philip Gehrman of the Penn Sleep Center offers an explanation—and explores some other recent questions posed by sleep scholars.