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How disorder toughens materials
A team of Penn engineers tested disordered materials and finds that without changing the material but simply altering the internal geometry, the mechanical metamaterial can increase toughness.
News・ Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences
Q&A on the German election results
Kristen Ghodsee of the Department of Russian and East European Studies discusses the outcome of the German parliamentary elections and the implications for Europe’s future.
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Building bridges: A feat of engineering and artistry
At the Corning Museum of Glass, professor of architecture Masoud Akbarzadeh and his team have turned fragility into strength with a 30-foot-long span of shimmering glass, blending ancient wisdom with cutting-edge design to redefine the future of structural engineering and architecture.
News・ Health Sciences
Text message tool addresses ‘time toxicity’ for cancer patients
In pilot study from Penn Medicine, patients saved over an hour of time at every treatment visit using digital technology.
News・ Campus & Community
Penn named top producer of 2024-25 Fulbright Scholars
The Department of State has named Penn a Fulbright U.S. Student Program “Top Producing Institution,” one of the colleges and universities with the highest number of awardees, for the 2024-25 academic year. Last year, 15 Penn students and alumni were offered Fulbright grants to 13 countries.
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Who, What, Why: Medical student Bayan Galal aims to tackle global health challenges
The first-year Penn Medicine student and graduate associate at Perry World House draws her inspiration from her family’s lived experience.
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Expert Voices 2025: Access to sustainable and affordable housing
Twelve leading voices in housing policy, urban planning, and finance were asked to share their perspectives on the challenge of affordable housing in the country.
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How news coverage distorts America’s leading causes of death
A new study from the Annenberg School for Communication shows how media coverage of sensational risks underemphasized chronic illnesses.
News・ Campus & Community
Matthew Grossman named head of University Communications at Penn
The Chief Brand and Communications Officer at Techstars will succeed Stephen J. MacCarthy on April 7.
News・ Sports
Gymnastics secures 15th Ivy Classic title
The Quakers repeated as Ivy Classic champions for the first time since 2012 to secure their 15th Ivy Classic title.