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Owl Monkeys Don’t Cheat, Penn Study Shows; Intense Fathering Plays a Role
True monogamy is rare in the animal kingdom. Even in species that appear to “mate for life,” genetic maternity and paternity tests have revealed that philandering often takes place. Yet a new study by University of Pennsylvania researchers shows that Azara’s owl monkeys (Aotus azarae) are unusually faithful. The investigation of 35 offspring born to 17 owl monkey pairs turned up no evidence of cheating; the male and female monkeys that cared for the young were the infants’ true biological parents.
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New Child Welfare Specialization Available for Social Work Students at Penn
The School of Social Policy & Practice at the University of Pennsylvania has announced a new child welfare specialization within its master’s of social work program.
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Penn Study: Hepatitis C Remains Major Problem for HIV Patients Despite Antiretroviral Therapy
A new study led by researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania has found that the risk of hepatitis C-associated serious liver disease persists in HIV patients otherwise benefitting from antiretroviral therapy (ART) to treat HIV.
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Geoffrey Garrett Named Dean of the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania
Geoffrey Garrett has been named dean of the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, effective July 1.
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Solving Society's Greatest Energy Challenges
When University sophomore Albert Xiao joined the first class of the Vagelos Integrated Program in Energy Research (VIPER), a dual-degree program in Penn Arts & Sciences and the School of Engineering and Applied Science, he had already interned at Lawrence Berkeley National Labs and Caltech.
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Penn’s Netter Center to Host Eats and Beats: Community Meal and Fundraiser
MEDIA ADVISORY WHO: The Netter Center for Community Partnerships’ Agatston Urban Nutrition Initiative engages, educates and empowers youth, university students and community members to promote healthy lifestyles and build a sustainable food system. WHAT: 5th Annual Eats and Beats: Community Meal and Fundraiser.
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Penn IUR Hosts Discussion on the Future of Urbanization: What Can We Learn from Asian Cities?
Today, almost 80% of all city dwellers live in Asian cities. In "The Future of Urbanization: What Can We Learn from Asian Cities?" a panel will examine the challenges and opportunities of urban life in Asia and suggest lessons for cities around the globe.
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HR offers new smoking cessation program
Penn’s Division of Human Resources (HR) has unveiled a new smoking cessation program to help faculty and staff who smoke improve their health and save money on the costs of nicotine replacement therapy. All full- and part-time, benefits-eligible employees can enroll.
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Penn-organized Summit Served as a Catalyst to Strengthen African Think Tanks
The first-ever summit of African think tank leaders, co-organized by the University of Pennsylvania’s Think Tanks and Civil Societies Program, has resulted in a number of important recommendations.
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University of Pennsylvania Student Wins Michel David-Weill Scholarship
University of Pennsylvania senior Xavier Flory has been awarded a Michel David-Weill Scholarship to pursue a master’s degree in political science at SciencesPo in Paris.