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Who, What, Why: John Button on a neglected tropical disease

The second-year student in the School of Dental Medicine is working to raise awareness of a gangrenous infection called noma and map where cases happen.

The Herbert D. Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies building entrance.

‘Jews and the University: Antisemitism, Admissions, Academic Freedom’

The Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies at Penn is offering a spring speaker series, “Jews and the University: Antisemitism, Admissions, Academic Freedom,” that includes six events, the first on Tuesday at Penn Hillel.

Claire Fagin stands in front of Claire M. Fagin Hall on Penn campus.

Remembering pathbreaking nurse, researcher, and leader

Claire Fagin, the former Nursing dean who served as Interim President of Penn in the early 90’s, died Jan. 16. Members of the Penn community share their thoughts on Fagin’s legacy.

A police car with its lights on the roof.

‘False positive’ field drug tests lead to wrongful convictions

A new Quattrone Center report shows that the use of presumptive field tests in drug arrests is one of the largest known contributing factors to wrongful arrests and convictions.

A patient in a hospital bed with an oxygen reader on their finger.

Palliative care study demonstrates scalable strategy to support hospitalized patients

The largest-ever study of palliative care shows “default orders” in electronic medical records nearly triples palliative care consultation rates for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, dementia, or kidney failure.

Exploring Jane Austen and Taylor Swift

In a first-year English seminar taught by Melissa Jensen in the School of Arts & Sciences, students focus on the teenaged writing by now-famous authors, musicians, and artists, including Jane Austen and Taylor Swift.

Second-year Omar Hafez of the men’s squash team and second-year Malak Taha of the women’s squash team.

Undefeated squash teams commence conference play

The men’s and women’s squash teams, both 7-0, open Ivy League play on Friday at the Penn Squash Center.

Canal middle agricultural dry by drought and heatwave on summer. water crisis and water stress on summer during long term drought on summer.

Climate change and atmospheric dynamics unveil future weather extremes

A collaborative team of researchers led by Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences have found the interplay of natural systems and human-induced climate change are setting the stage for more frequent and severe weather events.

J. Larry Jameson at a podium during the MLK Day of Service.

Q&A with Interim President J. Larry Jameson

Penn’s leader offers a glimpse into his background; his thoughts on academic freedom, shared governance, safety on campus; and his priorities for the semester ahead.

‘Bartok’s Monster’ challenges conventions of theater

In “Bartok’s Monster,” an interdisciplinary collaboration, Daedalus Quartet will perform Bartok’s String Quartet No. 3 and other string pieces mixed with acting, choreography, and an array of striking visuals.

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