COVID vaccine protected kids from long COVID COVID vaccine protected kids from long COVID New research from Penn Medicine biostatistics professor Yong Chen finds that vaccines kept children and adolescents from developing long COVID by blocking COVID-19 infections from the start, instead of special protection against the virus.
Robots in the reading room: GRASP Lab brings hands-on STEM to Roxborough Robots in the reading room: GRASP Lab brings hands-on STEM to Roxborough Now in its third year, a partnership between GRASP and the Roxborough Library called Fun with Robots introduces robotics to kids through workshops led by Penn Engineering graduate students.
A moment of ‘timefulness’ at The Arts Lounge In addition to being a featured artist in The Arts Lounge, contemporary artist Makoto Fujimura is an Equity in Action Visiting Scholar in Penn’s Office of Social Equity & Community.nocred A moment of ‘timefulness’ at The Arts Lounge Through June 1, Makoto Fujimura’s “Transfiguration” triptych ink paintings are on display at The Arts Lounge inside the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. 4 min. read
Penn IUR enters its third decade Housed in Meyerson Hall, the Penn Institute for Urban Research (IUR) is a campus-wide enterprise that draws from the collective wisdom of experts around the Penn and beyond to inform urban development and actions on public policy to support the sustainable growth of metros. Now entering its third decade, President Emerita Judith Rodin and Penn IUR co-directors Eugénie Birch and Susan Wachter reflect on the Institute’s history and impact.nocred Penn IUR enters its third decade The Penn Institute for Urban Research enters its second decade. President emerita Judith Rodin and co-directors Eugénie Birch and Susan Wachter reflect on the Institute’s history and impact. 10 min. read
Perry World House conference examines migration and human rights Perry World House conference examines migration and human rights Perry World House’s (PWH) annual conference of the Thakore Family Global Justice and Human Rights Program welcomed keynote speaker Amy Pope, director-general of the International Organization for Migration and a PWH distinguished visiting fellow in a conversation with Zeid Ra’ad al Hussein.
From sewing to 3D printing: Taylor Caputo and the Engineering Studios at Penn’s Taylor Caputo is a lecturer in mechanical engineering and applied mechanics and director of the Engineering Studios @ Venture Lab.(Image: Courtesy of Penn Engineering Today) From sewing to 3D printing: Taylor Caputo and the Engineering Studios at Penn’s The lecturer in mechanical engineering and applied mechanics and director of the Engineering Studios @ Venture Lab helps students bring student visions for new products to life through laser cutters, 3D printers, and even sewing machines. 2 min. read
Penn leaders-turned-diplomats reflect on American statecraft and foreign policy “We all have voice, and we can use it,” Gutmann said, encouraging all American’s to be ambassadors and to “speak up for constitutional ideals of liberty and justice for all.”nocred Penn leaders-turned-diplomats reflect on American statecraft and foreign policy In a conversation at Perry World House event on “Common Sense Diplomacy,” President Emerita Amy Gutmann and former trustee chair David Cohen shared insights and experiences. 5 min. read
Class of 2025 President’s Engagement, Innovation, and Sustainability Prize winners announced (Top left) Team PIXEL: Ejun Mary Hong and Jack Roney; (top right) The Nourish to Flourish team: Rashmi Acharya, Imani Nkrumah Ardayfio, and Inaya Zaman. (Bottom left) For Sync Labs, Melanie Herbert, Nami Lindquist, and Alexandra Popescu; (bottom right) Piotr Lazarek for Nirby.nocred Class of 2025 President’s Engagement, Innovation, and Sustainability Prize winners announced Four prize-winning teams will design and undertake post-graduation projects that make a positive, lasting difference in the world. 4 min. read
Open Enrollment period kicks off with some important enhancements Image: ljubaphoto/Getty Images Open Enrollment period kicks off with some important enhancements Effective July 1, 2025, Penn introduces a new wellness partner, Penn Benefit Extras, and a prescription drug formulary. You must take action to secure your Flexible Spending Accounts. 4 min. read
Supporting a community for learning, research, and thriving nocred Supporting a community for learning, research, and thriving The Office of Religious and Ethnic Interests (Title VI) launched in the fall as the first of its kind nationally, a direct response to recommendations from the Action Plan to Combat Antisemitism, as well as the reports of the University Task Force on Antisemitism and the Presidential Commission on Countering Hate and Building Community. The office (OREI) is a new resource on campus dedicated to supporting Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. 4 min. read