Restoring Indigenous knowledge systems and languages “Dakota Play on Words” sample by Dakota scholar Ella C. Deloria. (Image: Courtesy American Philosophical Society) Restoring Indigenous knowledge systems and languages Penn’s Educational Partnerships with Indigenous Communities builds alliances with Native Americans.
Five things to know about the British election Five things to know about the British election British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Conservative Party won a decisive victory in last week’s general election. Political scientist Brendan O’Leary, an expert on U.K. politics, tells Penn Today his five main takeaways from the election results.
Engaging Minds showcases best part of Penn in New York Engaging Minds showcases best part of Penn in New York Penn Alumni’s Dec. 14 event featured a trio of impressive faculty: Michael Weisberg, Sarah J. Jackson, and Duncan Watts.
On the condition of alienage for refugees On the condition of alienage for refugees Eilidh Beaton, doctoral candidate in philosophy, argues for the reconsideration of the alienage condition for refugee status.
New leadership at Fels Institute Elizabeth Vale, left, smiles during a conversation with Time's Up CEO and former Michelle Obama Chief of Staff Tina Tchen in this file photo taken on Sept. 7, 2018. The talk was part of the Fels Institute of Government’s Public Policy in Practice series, which brings in high-profile leaders in public administration to meet with students and answer questions. (Image: Elizabeth Vale) New leadership at Fels Institute The 82-year-old Fels Institute of Government’s signature Public Policy in Practice workshops continues the legacy of providing students with a practical program in public administration.
Alumna Andrea Mitchell on her career in journalism NBC's chief foreign affairs correspondent and Penn alum Andrea Mitchell responds to questions during a talk at Kelly Writers House on Dec. 10, 2019. She discussed everything from breaking into TV journalism in the 1960s to moderating the Democratic presidential debate. Alumna Andrea Mitchell on her career in journalism NBC News’ chief foreign affairs correspondent spoke at Kelly Writers House about her 40-plus-year career.
Side Gigs for Good, part two Heather Calvert, executive director of MindCORE, drops off her foster puppy Ugo at the School of Veterinary Medicine's Working Dog Center at Pennovation Works each weekday. She and her family care for the working-dog-in-training during evenings, weekends, and holidays. Side Gigs for Good, part two In a second installment of Side Gigs for Good stories, meet four more Penn employees whose after-work endeavors go above and beyond.
Contemporary art enhances Penn Museum’s Africa Galleries Tukufu Zuberi in Penn Museum’s Africa Galleries.(Image: Eric Sucar) Contemporary art enhances Penn Museum’s Africa Galleries New installations showcase the diversity and artistry of modern culture in dialogue with historic artifacts.
Penn sends largest ever delegation to UN climate conference At COP 25, the United Nations climate conference that runs from Dec. 2 through Dec. 13, 2019, Penn sent its largest delegation ever, including philosophy professor Michael Weisberg (center, in blue). He and others from around the University participated in the inaugural Resilience Lab and led discussions on topics like adaptation and climate-resilient urban infrastructure. (Image: Jocelyn Perry) Penn sends largest ever delegation to UN climate conference At COP 25, representatives from the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy, Perry World House, Penn IUR, and elsewhere discuss global climate challenges.
A new way to measure cosmic black holes A new way to measure cosmic black holes Researchers find a link between the masses of supermassive black holes and the distances between the galaxies which surround them, allowing astronomers to more easily study many astronomical phenomena.