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Penn awarded grant to promote inclusive excellence in STEM teaching and learning

With support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Penn is embarking on a six-year effort to enhance inclusivity and belonging in undergraduate STEM education.

Tiny swimming robots can restructure materials on a microscopic level

Penn Engineers are working to make controlling microscopic processes, such as transporting drugs to tumors for precise therapies, faster, safer, and more reliable through the use of microrobots.

An evolving animal health emergency

More than 52 million birds in the U.S. have been affected by an outbreak of avian influenza. Researchers at the School of Veterinary Medicine are supporting Pennsylvania’s diagnostic work and launching new investigations to better understand the virus.

Simone Sawyer of the women's basketball team stands with the ball in a triple-threat position while being guarded by a defender.

Flexing Quakers fluster Big 5 foe La Salle

The women’s basketball team defeated the Explorers 72-59 on Tuesday at La Salle. The Quakers dished out 23 assists and caused 22 turnovers.

The American continent is seen on a revolving globe

At COP27, Penn showcased its diverse climate expertise on the world stage

More than 30 representatives from the University traveled to Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, for two weeks of negotiations at this year’s United Nations climate change conference.

Jordan Dingle goes up for the shot in between two Delaware defenders during a game at The Palestra.

Dingle dazzles, collects Ivy and Big 5 Player of the Week awards

The third-year guard led the Red & Blue to four straight victories and has scored at least 20 points in each of Penn’s last six games, the longest streak by a Quaker in 44 years.

Activist Nathan Law poses in front of a painting in Perry World House

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Hong Kong activist Nathan Law continues the fight

The exiled activist and Perry World House Visiting Fellow discusses his current work and his thoughts on the state of democracy around the world.

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At PCI, new discoveries for societal benefit

John Swartley, managing director of the Penn Center for Innovation, talks about the Center’s success.

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The pandemic’s impact on individual generosity

How did the COVID-19 pandemic affect people’s volunteering, donating, and helping behaviors? A report by SP2 faculty and students summarizes a nationally representative study aiming to answer this question.

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Clinical research nurses make research happen

Penn Medicine’s 1,200 clinical research professionals work together to advance the science of clinical care, provide access to innovative therapy, and improve clinical outcomes.

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