René Vidal appointed Penn Integrates Knowledge University Professor at Penn Penn Integrates Knowledge University Professor René Vidal has joint appointments in the Perelman School of Medicine and the School of Engineering and Applied Science. René Vidal appointed Penn Integrates Knowledge University Professor at Penn Vidal, a global pioneer of data science, has joint appointments in radiology in the Perelman School of Medicine and electrical and systems engineering in the School of Engineering and Applied Science.
Damani White-Lewis studies why university faculties often lack diversity Penn GSE assistant professor Damani White-Lewis. (Image: Penn GSE) Damani White-Lewis studies why university faculties often lack diversity The Penn GSE assistant professor works to identify attitudes, practices, and policies within faculty hiring structures at colleges and universities in hopes to shift attitudes and inspire new practices throughout higher ed.
Penn Medicine doctor brings lifesaving tech to global conflict zones Penn Medicine’s Nahreen Ahmed (second from right) works with doctors around the world in conflict zones and resettlement areas, including Yemen, pictured above. (Image: Penn Medicine News) Penn Medicine doctor brings lifesaving tech to global conflict zones Nahreen Ahmed, a physician with Penn Medicine, has trained physicians and other care providers around the world in using ultrasound machines to assess injuries and other health concerns.
The 28th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service is back in person The 28th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service will conclude with a candlelight vigil including songs and quotations from King. (Image: University of Pennsylvania/Flickr) The 28th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service is back in person With lectures, community service projects, and informational events, the Day of Service and Commemorative Symposium unites the Penn community through social change.
A more equitable society starts with social justice Members of the Social Justice Scholars Program (from left to right): Josh Arinze, Gianni Morsell, Joelle Eliza Lingat, and Paloma Brand. Morsell and Brand were part of the first cohort of scholars and are expected to graduate in 2023. Arinze, who will also graduate in 2023, and Lingat, who will graduate in 2024, are members of the second cohort. A more equitable society starts with social justice The Social Justice Scholars Program at Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice is broadening access to graduate student education.
Two Penn fourth-years awarded 2023 Churchill Scholarships College of Arts and Sciences fourth-years Ryan Jeong (left) and Arnav Lal are among 16 students selected nationwide to receive a Churchill Scholarship for a year of graduate research study at the University of Cambridge in England. Two Penn fourth-years awarded 2023 Churchill Scholarships College of Arts and Sciences fourth-years Ryan Jeong and Arnav Lal are among 16 students selected nationwide to receive a Churchill Scholarship for a year of graduate research study at the University of Cambridge in England.
Fashioning gender through the art and history of clothing “It doesn’t matter who you are or where you live; everybody wears clothing or some sort of embellishment,” says Jacqui Sadashige. “For most of us, what we wear is our way of announcing to the world who we are.” (Image: Charlota Blunarova on Unsplash) Fashioning gender through the art and history of clothing Students learn about the history of clothing, embellishment as self-expression, and sustainable fashion innovation in a graduate course taught through the College of Liberal and Professional Studies.
Double trouble: Dingle, Padilla pick up weekly awards Image: Penn Athletics Double trouble: Dingle, Padilla pick up weekly awards Jordan Dingle of the men’s basketball team has been named Ivy League and Big 5 Player of the Week and Kayla Padilla of the women’s basketball team has been selected Ivy League Player of the Week.
Using urban spatial analytics to solve city planning conundrums Elizabeth Delmelle, associate professor of city and regional planning. (Image: Weitzman News) Using urban spatial analytics to solve city planning conundrums The Weitzman School’s Elizabeth Delmelle, director of the Master of Urban Spatial Analytics program, discusses neighborhood change, urban inequality, and urban transportation.
Fostering a therapy dog means welcoming strangers and petting Chester County Hospital’s pet therapy program was launched in August 2016. (Image: Penn Medicine News) Fostering a therapy dog means welcoming strangers and petting Foster families and therapy dogs in training learn their roles together. Studies show pet therapy in hospitals significantly decreases pain, calms breathing, and boosts mood and perceived energy levels in patients.