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Penn President Liz Magill seated on stage at Penn Forward NYC.

Penn Forward Tour kicks off in New York City

The event offered an opportunity for alumni to reconnect with the University, network with each other, and get to know President Liz Magill.

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New cell characterization method hints at reasons for resistance to cancer therapies

Penn experts have developed new analysis tool that combines a cell’s unique gene expression data with information about the cell’s origins. The method can be applied to identify new cell subsets throughout development and better understand drug resistance.

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The economic tradeoff: Career or family?

Research by Wharton’s Corinne Low examines the economic compromises women face in balancing career and family timing, and the need for more gender-equitable policies.

What fabricated languages can teach us about real ones

Linguist Gareth Roberts of the School of Arts & Sciences uses “alien” languages and interactive games to show how social pressures shape our communication.

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Experimental Italian theater comes to the Annenberg Center

In “fedeli d’Amore,” Italian theatre company Teatro delle Albe immerses audiences in the last visions of Dante.

Danielle Cavalcanto surrounded by furniture.

Who, What, Why

Who, What, Why: Penn Medicine associate director Danielle Cavalcanto

Cavalcanto has recently been recognized for her contributions that significantly advance the development of sustainable purchasing at Penn.

Microscopic rendering of t cells targeting a tumor cell with a target symbol.

CAR T cell therapy may eliminate tumor cells missed by surgery

The results of a study led by Penn Medicine’s Carl June greenlights preclinical trials for the application of CAR T therapy in gel form to surgical wounds following partial tumor removal to eliminate residual tumor cells.

Tex Kang holds a giant replica of a gaming system control.

Taking play seriously at the Penn Libraries

The Penn Libraries’ Education Commons and Vitale Digital Media Lab facilitate and support play through planned activities and in response to student requests, with an ultimate goal to benefit student wellness.

Partnering with farmers to advance livelihoods, food, and health

At the 107th Pennsylvania Farm Show last week, with the theme “Rooted in Progress,” the School of Veterinary Medicine’s importance to the state’s agricultural industry was on full display.

Through service, Penn commemorates King’s life and legacy

Monday’s MLK Day of Service included a flurry of events on and around campus, and kicked off several weeks of related programming.

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