Penn Board of Trustees votes to appoint J. Larry Jameson President and extend his term through June 2027 “I am confident that our University’s future is bright as we prioritize our core values of excellence, freedom of inquiry and expression, and respect,” says Penn President J. Larry Jameson. “I am deeply committed to this extraordinary institution, and it is an honor to serve as Penn’s President.”nocred Penn Board of Trustees votes to appoint J. Larry Jameson President and extend his term through June 2027 Jameson has served as Interim President since December 2023. Prior to that, he was Executive Vice President of the University of Pennsylvania for the Health System and Dean of the Raymond and Ruth Perelman School of Medicine.
On the court with Stina Almqvist Image: Eric Sucar On the court with Stina Almqvist The Swedish fourth-year guard discusses adjusting to the American game, playing pro ball as a teenager, attending the Eagles parade, scoring 1,000 points, and what the future holds.
Changing neighborhoods, changing times Penn Integrates Knowledge Professor Lance Freeman, of the Weitzman School of Design and the School of Arts & Sciences, studies how people interact with the built environment. nocred Changing neighborhoods, changing times Penn Integrates Knowledge University Professor Lance Freeman of the Weitzman School of Design and School of Arts & Sciences studies how people interact with the built environment.
Tracing the connections between Chinese high-speed rail and electric vehicle sales China’s high-speed bullet trains like this one at a station in Beijing are a significant factor in boosting electric vehicle sales, a new research paper says. (Image: iStock/Nikada) Tracing the connections between Chinese high-speed rail and electric vehicle sales “Range anxiety” from electric vehicle owners can be alleviated by alternative transportation methods such as high-speed rail, Penn research shows.
School cell phone bans: Annenberg expert reframes the issue School cell phone bans: Annenberg expert reframes the issue PIK Professor Desmond Upton Patton discusses school cell phone bans, how communities can encourage the safe use of smartphones, and the importance of embracing the positive aspects of life online.
Students honored for excellence in preventive dentistry Students honored for excellence in preventive dentistry Two fourth-year Penn Dental Medicine students, Hind Aljarahi and Kendra Domotor, have been recognized for their academic excellence in preventive dentistry as recipients of the 2024–2025 ADEA/Haleon Preventive Dentistry Scholarships.
Untangling copyright, publication, and the public domain Untangling copyright, publication, and the public domain According to the Copyright Act of 1909, a work enters the public domain 95 years after it was published. But what does "published" mean? Stephen Wolfson, assistant general counsel and copyright advisor at Penn Libraries explains how the question is more complicated than it seems.
Eco-friendly rare earth element separation: A bioinspired solution to an industry challenge Image: Floriana via Getty Images Eco-friendly rare earth element separation: A bioinspired solution to an industry challenge Researchers at Penn Engineering are using peptide-based molecules that can selectively bind to specific rare earth elements.
Survey shows patients with disabilities less likely to feel respect from doctors Image: Maskot via Getty Images Survey shows patients with disabilities less likely to feel respect from doctors A new Penn Medicine analysis shows that patients with disabilities were both less likely to feel respect from their doctors and less likely to feel their doctors explained things well.
Dolores Albarracín honored with BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award Image: Kyle Cassidy/Annenberg School for Communication Dolores Albarracín honored with BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award Albarracín, a PIK Professor with appointments in the Annenberg School for Communication and School of Arts & Sciences, is being recognized for increasing “our understanding of how attitudes can be changed, particularly with regard to persuasive messages.”