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A decade of medicine, business, and technology at PennHealthX

PennHealthX, started as a traditional extracurricular club, has grown into an influential student-driven creative hub for projects and programs at the intersection of medicine with other disciplines.

Paleontologist Ali Nabavizadeh in his office with dinosaur drawings on the computer

What fossils tell us about the dining habits of dinosaurs

More than a century of research is vividly shared in ‘An Illustrated Guide to Dinosaur Feeding Biology’ by Ali Nabavizadeh of the School of Veterinary Medicine and David B. Weishampel of Johns Hopkins University.

Former Egyptian Ambassador to the U.S. Nabil Fahmy stands at a podium speaking into a microphone in an auditorium at the Perelman Center for Political Science and Economics on Penn's campus.

Nuclear issues in the Middle East and North Africa

Nabil Fahmy, former foreign minister of Egypt and Egyptian ambassador to the United States, spoke on campus about the current state of nuclear nonproliferation and disarmament in that region.

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Habit circuits altered in brains of individuals with binge eating disorders

New Penn Medicine research finds that altered connectivity may make patients more vulnerable to develop binge eating disorders, and lead to stronger-developed habit circuits.

Members of the audience cheer at the Models of Excellence celebration.

A lively in-person Models of Excellence celebration

This year’s ceremony honored the dedicated staff who make Penn’s success possible with the energy of a home team win.

At Franklin Field, athletes take part in the Penn Relays while spectators watch from the stands.

Athletes brave rain, power through 127th running of Penn Relays

The showcase, the oldest and largest track competition in the United States, was held Thursday through Saturday at Franklin Field.

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How households are locked in by rising mortgage rates

A new paper co-authored by Wharton’s Lu Liu looks at why homeowners become caught in a so-called “mortgage lock-in” and how that impacts their ability to move.

Osagie O. Imasogie and Magill laugh on stage at Constitution Center

Penn Forward tour makes its final stop

President Liz Magill and hundreds of alumni from the Philadelphia area joined together at the National Constitution Center for an evening of connections and conversation.

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Student climate champions gather to share stories and inspiration

More than 150 Philadelphia high schoolers came together at WHYY in a climate storytelling event organized by the public media company and the Penn Program in Environmental Humanities.

Mark Anderson, left, stands with his arms folded while speaking to a person wearing a red hat and a blue Penn pullover.

Mark Anderson named Ivy League Coach of the Year

The longtime coach guided the women’s golf team to their first conference championship since 2010.

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