On Brodeur’s historic night, Penn advances to Ivy tourney nocred On Brodeur’s historic night, Penn advances to Ivy tourney Penn locked up the final spot in the Ivy League Tournament on Saturday in a game that saw A.J. Brodeur break the school scoring record.
Drug found to trigger the ‘energy balance’ system for appetite suppression Drug found to trigger the ‘energy balance’ system for appetite suppression Penn researchers show how the FDA-approved drug liraglutide interacts with a distinct set of neurons in the brain’s “energy balance” system to suppress appetite.
Understanding what makes a fact a fact Understanding what makes a fact a fact Professor of History Sophie Rosenfeld and Professor of Education Sigal Ben-Porath unite their perspectives on truth for Penn Today's first “Understand This ...” podcast episode.
A Q&A with Ben Jealous, former NAACP head turned tech investor Ben Jealous, former head of the NAACP, is a visiting scholar in the Annenberg School for Communication, the School of Social Policy & Practice, and Wharton. He is teaching a class on social innovation, part of SP2’s Nonprofit Leadership program. Q&A A Q&A with Ben Jealous, former NAACP head turned tech investor The visiting scholar discusses the social innovation class he is teaching, plus why it’s key to focus on local civil rights victories and the need to take a long view of history.
The history behind International Women’s Day A march through Petrograd on March 8, 1917, the inaugural year for International Women’s Day. Q&A The history behind International Women’s Day Kristen R. Ghodsee, professor of Russian and East European studies, talks to Penn Today about the global holiday’s history, and why America has been late to embrace it.
Talking to kids about coronavirus Talking to kids about coronavirus Kids are going to have questions and fears about the COVID-19 virus. Caroline Watts, a practicing child therapist and Penn GSE’s Director of School and Community Engagement, shares how parents can address them.
Fresh Grocer on campus has closed its doors Fresh Grocer on campus has closed its doors Fresh Grocer at 40th and Walnut streets has closed its doors. Penn Transit is offering new services to accommodate the grocery needs of students, faculty, and staff.
Five events to watch for in March Five events to watch for in March On the calendar for March: an orchestral performance at Penn Museum, the annual Silfen Forum, and a conversation about Philadelphia as a science capital.
For improved profit margins, the dairy doctor is in For improved profit margins, the dairy doctor is in Penn Vet’s Joe Bender integrated approach to dairy cow herd health can pay off in productivity, focusing on the health of the entire farm rather than individual cows.
A friendship born through marginalization A friendship born through marginalization At the turn of the 20th century, Julian Abele and Louis Magaziner—a Black man and an immigrant Jew—were standouts in Penn’s School of Fine Arts about to launch distinguished careers in architecture. They were also beginning what would be a lifelong friendship. A Magaziner descendant and Abele admirer investigates what brought them together.