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Text messaging shows promise in reaching unvaccinated patients
A Penn study finds that while automated texting did not get more patients to get their vaccinations against COVID-19, it reached roughly the same amount as manned phone calls.
News・ Campus & Community
Commemorating Juneteenth
As Penn observes Juneteenth as an official University holiday, Penn Today chronicles events and resources across campus.
News・ Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences
How historical racism influences modern poverty and racial inequality
Sociologist Regina Baker finds that Black people in southern U.S. states with significant institutionalized historical racial practices experience worse poverty today. These states also have a wider poverty gap between Black and white populations.
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Helping the brain to heal the gut
In the second edition of her book on irritable bowel syndrome, Penn psychologist Melissa Hunt explores advances made in the past decade. Her aim is to offer accessible, effective, self-help psychological treatment for those who suffer from the disorder.
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Which Americans are most isolationist? It may not be who you think
A course taught by Diana Mutz is designed to teach and implement research methodology, discovered a major shift in young Americans’ isolationist views on foreign aid.
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Henseler picks up First-Team All-East Region, Third-Team All-American honors
The sophomore third baseman batted .383 with 53 RBIs and 14 homeruns, and broke the school single-season record in hits, runs, home runs, and total bases.
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Putin, personalism, and the war in Ukraine
Christopher Carothers of the Center for the Study of Contemporary China discusses how Putin managed to personalize power for himself and what that means for Russia’s neighbors and the world.
News・ Education, Business, & Law
Can electric vehicles revitalize American manufacturing?
Hyundai's investment in high-tech production facilities in the U.S. could fuel innovation and employment growth, says Wharton's Lynn Wu.
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Penn and the Science History Institute to serve as new hosts of History of Science Society
The arrangement highlights Philadelphia as a hub for history of science scholarship and will provide mentoring opportunities for Penn students.
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High blood pressure conditions during pregnancy increase cardiovascular disease risk 10 years later
A Penn Medicine study sheds light on challenges and potential solutions; Black women are particularly affected.