Brevity is the soul of Twitter Brevity is the soul of Twitter A new study from the Annenberg School for Communication finds that the 280-character limit makes Twitter more civil.
Classical studies professor Emily Wilson receives MacArthur ‘genius grant’ Emily Wilson, a classical studies professor at the University of Pennsylvania, is a 2019 MacArthur Fellow. (Photo: Kyle Cassidy) Classical studies professor Emily Wilson receives MacArthur ‘genius grant’ Professor of Classical Studies Emily Wilson has been named a 2019 MacArthur Fellow by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, receiving what is known as the “genius grant.”
Penn Law faculty react to formal impeachment inquiry into President Trump Penn Law faculty react to formal impeachment inquiry into President Trump Following the announcement that the House will begin a formal impeachment inquiry into the president, Penn Law’s Stephen B. Burbank, Cary Coglianese, and Mark Nevitt weigh in.
The dangers of vaping The dangers of vaping Vaping has been marketed as a safer alternative to smoking cigarettes, but recent deaths and acute respiratory illnesses have belied that claim. Pulmonologist and smoking cessation expert Frank Leone of the Perelman School of Medicine explains the e-cigarette phenomenon and why it’s dangerous.
Goals of prevention and preparedness drive Sept. 27 safety drill Image: Eric Sucar Goals of prevention and preparedness drive Sept. 27 safety drill The annual test of Penn’s Emergency Notification System will be accompanied by a fair promoting safety programs offered across campus.
‘Climate Risk Solutions,’ a 30-part report on climate change proposals ‘Climate Risk Solutions,’ a 30-part report on climate change proposals Wharton’s Steven Kimbrough and Carolyn Kousky and Penn Law's Cary Coglianese discuss the solutions offered by a new report by a number of Penn experts on climate change, “Climate Risk Solutions.”
A new herpes vaccine leaves no trace of infection or disease A new herpes vaccine leaves no trace of infection or disease A novel vaccine developed at Penn Medicine protected almost all animal subjects exposed to the virus.
On defensive guard, Touche honored by Philly Soccer Six On defensive guard, Touche honored by Philly Soccer Six Junior Alex Touche has been named Philadelphia Soccer Six Defender of the Week.
Penn’s Way kicks off new workplace giving campaign, with $1.7M goal Penn’s Way kicks off new workplace giving campaign, with $1.7M goal The 2019 Penn’s Way campaign kicked off with a celebration at Houston Hall. From Oct. 1 through Nov. 15, faculty and staff are encouraged to donate to the 15,000-plus participating agencies.
New technologies and their global impact New technologies and their global impact Former Secretary of State John Kerry joined former U.S. Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and other guests at Perry World House’s third annual Fall Colloquium to discuss “How Emerging Technologies Are Rewiring the Global Order.”