Jamboree on Shoemaker Green welcomes Penn student-athletes Jamboree on Shoemaker Green welcomes Penn student-athletes The Student-Athlete Kick-Off Picnic was held on Sept. 1 on Shoemaker Green outside of the Palestra and Franklin Field.
Which teens are more likely to vape? Research shows surprising patterns in race and sexuality Which teens are more likely to vape? Research shows surprising patterns in race and sexuality A new study from the Annenberg School for Communication aims to examine differences in current e-cigarette use prevalence among youth at the intersections of sexual orientation with race and ethnicity in the U.S.
Making sense of a United Ireland A pedestrian walks by Belfast’s International Wall on Falls Road in Northern Ireland. (Image: Artur Widak/NurPhoto via AP) Making sense of a United Ireland In a new book, political scientist Brendan O’Leary explores the contentious issue of a reunited Ireland and why now is the time to consider the future of the island.
Mikhail Gorbachev’s legacy A portrait of the former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev and flowers are placed at his foundation’s headquarters, a day after his passing, in Moscow, Russia, on Aug. 31, 2022. (Image: AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko) Mikhail Gorbachev’s legacy Penn experts share their thoughts on Gorbachev’s impact on the Soviet Union and the world, and how history will remember him.
Advocating for labor rights Julian Lutz (far right) stands with Collin Clibon (far left), an attorney at Spear Wilderman, a firm that represents Local 19 along with other trade unions, and Marty Millz, attorney to Local 19. All three men were Peggy Browning fellows. Advocating for labor rights Through a Peggy Browning Fellowship, Penn Carey Law student Julian Lutz spent his summer working at Sheet Metal Workers Local 19 Philadelphia.
‘In These Times’ explores the intricate riddles of life through art Image: Marina Munn ‘In These Times’ explores the intricate riddles of life through art Episodes 6 and 7 of the latest season of the OMNIA podcast explore how art like music and dance have been the pulse of social movements, and how individual artistic experiences impact mental health and well-being.
Deep brain stimulation shows promise against binge eating disorder Deep brain stimulation shows promise against binge eating disorder A pilot Penn study finds that an implanted brain-stimulating device dramatically reduces bingeing episodes and helps patients lose weight.
What’s in the semiconductor bill? Q&A What’s in the semiconductor bill? In a Q&A, Morris Cohen of the Wharton School explains the content of the CHIPS and Science Act, signed into law on Aug. 9.
Graduate, professional students introduced to array of Penn resources Graduate, professional students introduced to array of Penn resources A welcome event brought together new graduate and professional students, multiple University groups, President Liz Magill, and Interim Provost Beth Winkelstein.
What is the impact of Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan? A sign calls for the cancellation of student debt at a rally at the Department of Education on April 3, 2022. (Image: Allison Bailey/NurPhoto via AP) What is the impact of Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan? A Graduate School of Education expert and faculty director of the Penn Wharton Budget Model’s take a look at the budgetary costs and distributional impact of the U.S. President’s initiative.