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Researchers pose next to a box they fabricated for recording fly courtship.

Finding a new behavioral adaptation in fruit flies

Penn researchers discovered “wing spreading” in Drosophila santomea, research that hints at a rare, novel finding and offers insights into an underrepresented area in sexual reproduction research: female-initiated behaviors.

Jessa Lingel stands in front of a black screen, her head cocked to the side. In the foreground (blurred) are a student's head and water bottle.

The wayfinder: Jessa Lingel creates community and belonging on campus

As the new director of the Program in Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies and the Center for Research in Feminist, Queer, and Transgender Studies, Jessa Lingel creates community and belonging on campus.

Students at the registration table for the Responsible Computing Challenge.

Supporting the next generation of ethical technologists

The Responsible Computing for Just Futures Initiative, an initiative of the Responsible Computing Challenge at Penn Carey Law, has ambitious plans for the mindset with which the next generation of Penn students will engage careers at the intersection of law and technology.

Sign outside an open door reads Lactation Room, opened door reveals a rocking chair, lamp, brightly painted walls and a breast pump.

Wellness and well-being series looks at reproductive and family health

The six-part series from Penn Today focuses on University resources for students, faculty, and staff.

A large American flag hanging on the facade of the New York Stock Exchange.

‘Ripple Effect’ explores the business and economics of the election

The latest installments of the Wharton School’s faculty research podcast, “Ripple Effect,” delves into a key consideration for voters leading up the U.S. presidential election: the economy.

Ramón Méndez Galain at Carnot Prize ceremony.

Ten years in, the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy is ‘just getting started’

Through grants, awards, events, publications, a podcast, and more, the Center provides resources and a central hub for researchers across Penn tackling the energy transition.

A drawing of two people shouting at each other from castle turrets, which are placed on top of silhouetted heads. Ladders are on the side of each head, and in the background are clouds, sky, and plant fronds.

Explaining polarization between and within political parties

Annenberg associate professor Yphtach Lelkes, co-director of the Polarization Research Lab, discusses political polarization that occurs between parties and also within each party.

Timothy Rommen appointed vice provost for the arts at Penn

The Davidson Kennedy Professor in the College of Arts and Sciences and professor of music and Africana studies in the School of Arts & Sciences, Rommen will begin the new appointment on Jan. 1.

Seven people around a table with cake during the Edible Books event.

Edible Books at the Kelly Writers House

The annual Edible Books contest at the Kelly Writers House features food creations inspired by books, often involving puns based on the titles. In this 14th year, 30-some entries were admired and (mostly) eaten.

mert students on their bikes on locust walk

Keeping the Penn community safe and sound

The Division of Public Safety helps keep the University community safe through programs like the 24/7 Walking Escort Service, the UPennAlert Emergency Notification System, Penn Guardian, and the HELP Line.

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