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A rare rediscovery revealed
Jalen Chang with courbet

Jalen Chang, a Ph.D. candidate in art history at Penn, was a research assistant for the exhibition.

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A rare rediscovery revealed

An oil painting by 19th-century French artist Gustave Courbet that was found in the School of Dental Medicine’s storage is now on view at the Arthur Ross Gallery.
Gittis Legal Clinics bring experiential education with impact
Praveen Kosuri (standing) talks with four students at desktop computers.

Praveen Kosuri (standing) is the director of the Entrepreneurship Legal Clinic, one of Penn Carey Law’s legal clinics.

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Gittis Legal Clinics bring experiential education with impact

Penn Carey Law’s teaching law firm provide second-and third-year students with real-world experience through pro bono legal services.

From Penn Carey Law

In Gary Williams, a ‘one-of-a-kind’ chief of police
Gary Williams sitting down and smiling at a table outdoors

Chief of Police Gary Williams, pictured in February 2023.

(Image: Eric Sucar)

In Gary Williams, a ‘one-of-a-kind’ chief of police

Vice President of the Division of Public Safety Kathleen Shields Anderson appointed Gary Williams as chief of police in January. He discusses how he got there and how he’s kept—and keeps—the Penn community safe.
World-renowned scientist Virginia Lee on her prominent career
Virginia Man-Yee Lee in her lab.

Virginia Man-Yee Lee, The John H. Ware 3rd Endowed Professor in Alzheimer’s Research at the Perelman School of Medicine and director of the Center for Neurodegenerative Disease Research.

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World-renowned scientist Virginia Lee on her prominent career

Lee’s path to her groundbreaking discoveries stems from her unwavering dedication despite obstacles. Now, she looks forward to training the next generation of disease scientists at Penn.

From Penn Memory Center

What statistics are most likely to promote positive actions during a pandemic?
A medical professional wearing scrubs, latex gloves and a stethoscope looks at pages of graphs and data.

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What statistics are most likely to promote positive actions during a pandemic?

A new study from PIK Professor Dolores Albarracín and research associate Haesung Annie Jung finds that some COVID statistics are more effective than others at encouraging people to change their behavior.

From Annenberg School for Communication

‘Politics Unequal: The State of Women in Elected Office’
Campaign signs dot a lawn outside a Tennessee polling location.

Campaign signs are posted outside a polling location on the first day of early voting July 15, 2022, in Nashville, Tennessee.

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‘Politics Unequal: The State of Women in Elected Office’

A panel of experts and activists from across the ideological spectrum sat down in a virtual event last week to unpack how far women in politics have come, and the obstacles that remain.

Kristen de Groot

A mural in the ARCH celebrates Black history
The Celebrate Black History mural in Penn’s ARCH building.

The mural is nearly 50 feet long, and features several Black Penn alumni who made notable historic contributions to society.

(Image: Eric Sucar)

A mural in the ARCH celebrates Black history

The new work is uplifting, says Makuu Director Brian Peterson, but also “a reminder of the stories that we still need to tell.”

Sarah Punderson

Hikaru ‘Karu’ Kozuma named Vice Provost for University Life
Hikaru Kozuma.

Hikaru Kozuma will be Penn’s Vice Provost for University Life beginning May 1, 2023.

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Hikaru ‘Karu’ Kozuma named Vice Provost for University Life

Kozuma, who is currently executive director of College Houses and Academic Services, will begin the new post in May.

New Juneteenth documentary explores notions of freedom and citizenship
An illustration whose background is the Constitution. The words "We the people" are visible in the background, and the words "13th Amendment," "14th Amendment," and "15th Amendment" are visible in the foreground.

A still from the new documentary “Juneteenth” from Annenberg Classroom.

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New Juneteenth documentary explores notions of freedom and citizenship

An exclusive Penn screening of the film produced by the Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC), plus a conversation with activist Opal Lee and Penn’s Mary Frances Berry, moderated by APPC’s Director of Outreach and Curriculum Andrea (Ang) Reidell, takes place on Feb. 28. Registration with a Penn email is required.

Michele W. Berger

Two Quakers take home Ivy Heps titles
Moforehan Abinusawa, left, and Bronwyn Patterson, right stand on the podium holding Ivy 2023 Champion placecards after the Ivy Heps Indoor Championships.

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Two Quakers take home Ivy Heps titles

First-year sprinter Moforehan Abinusawa won the 60m and second-year distance runner Bronwyn Patterson was victorious in the 800m.