In brief, what’s happening at Penn—whether it’s across campus or around the world.
The panel featured professor of law William Burke-White, Perry World House Professor of Practice of Law and Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein, Philip Nichols of the Wharton School and the Russia and East European Studies program, and Victoria Kaplan, who is from Ukraine and an associate in Dechert’s global finance group.
FULL STORY AT Penn Carey Law →
Mia Bay, Roy F. and Jeannette P. Nichols Professor of American History, won this year’s Bancroft Prize for her book, “Traveling Black: A Story of Race and Resistance.” The prize is considered one of the most prestigious honors in the field of American history.
FULL STORY AT Penn Arts & Sciences →
The Claire M. Fagin Leadership Professor in Nursing and Chair of the Department of Biobehavioral Health Sciences will be honored by Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) for her contributions to the nursing profession during the organization’s 33rd International Nursing Research Congress in July.
FULL STORY AT Penn Nursing News →
A new study details the differences between the two forms of the protein PPARgamma, a target of “glitazone” diabetes drugs, could cut out weight gain side effects.
FULL STORY AT Penn Medicine News →
In a recent article, Cary Coglianese, Edward B. Shils Professor of Law and professor of political science, and Penn Law graduate Alicia Lai explore governmental reliance on digital algorithms, concluding that public officials should proceed with care on a case-by-case basis when deciding whether to employ digital algorithms, such as machine learning.
FULL STORY AT Penn Carey Law →
Pam Sellers, a nurse in endocrine and oncologic surgery, stands out as a devoted patient advocate, with patients reaching out with gratitude for her tenacious care.
FULL STORY AT Penn Medicine News →
Two initiatives recently supported by Penn Medicine CAREs grants aim to support the community through increasing access to digital technology and health programs, and an additional 31 projects from employees across Penn Medicine who volunteer to support their communities were awarded CAREs grants this past quarter. Penn Medicine CAREs grants have supported more than 800 service initiatives in the region since 2012.
FULL STORY AT Penn Medicine News →
As the 2022 Harold Lasswell Fellow, Albarracín, the Alexandra Heyman Nash Penn Integrates Knowledge University Professor at the Annenberg School, joins a cohort of distinguished scholars whose research elevates prominent policy discussions.
FULL STORY AT Annenberg School for Communication →
Wharton management professor Matthew Bidwell and other experts agree that while employment numbers aren’t back to pre-pandemic levels, they bode well for the economy, with a current labor market that is favorable for people with a broad range of skills, not just those with advanced degrees or technical backgrounds.
FULL STORY AT Knowledge at Wharton →
A new paper in JAMA Health Forum co-led by Penn LDI Fellow Daniel J. Hopkins details how low-cost letters can increase health insurance enrollment, especially among underserved populations. The letters made information related to health insurance enrollment simple, easy to access, and more personalized, while also providing actionable steps potential enrollees could take.
FULL STORY AT Leonard Davis Institute →
