Kurdish is the newest class on the global language roster For the first time, students at Penn had the chance to learn Kurdish, through a class offered by the Annenberg School for Communication and taught by doctoral student Mohammed Salih (center), a native speaker. Kurdish is the newest class on the global language roster A course taught by Annenberg doctoral student Mohammed Salih offered, for the first time at Penn, entrée into the basics of a language spoken by 30 million people worldwide.
The 104th Hey Day for a future iconic class The 104th Hey Day for a future iconic class The Class of 2020 officially entered their senior year on Thursday, May 2, with a blend of old and new traditions and styles, from boater hats and canes to jean shorts and selfies.
Looking beyond the disease to the person living with it A new course taught by PIK Professor Jay Gottfried (standing) has students leading discussions on cognitive neuroscience topics during one session, like the class shown here, then at the next, brings them face to face with people who have those or similar conditions. Looking beyond the disease to the person living with it In a new course taught by PIK Professor Jay Gottfried, students lead discussions on cognitive neuroscience topics and then meet patients who have relevant neurologic conditions.
In conversation with the Russian ambassador In conversation with the Russian ambassador During an event on campus, Professor Mitchell Orenstein spoke with Anatoly Antonov about ‘fake news,’ U.S.-Russia relations, and why arms control negotiations need to resume.
Supporting the Schuylkill Supporting the Schuylkill Penn President Amy Gutmann joined city officials and local college leaders along Boathouse Row to announce support to fund the dredging of the Schuylkill River.
Barry named Ivy Midfielder of the Year Barry named Ivy Midfielder of the Year The junior is one of four Quakers to earn First-Team All-Ivy honors.
‘Two more years!’: Sophomores turn lights on for new Penn tradition ‘Two more years!’: Sophomores turn lights on for new Penn tradition The University and the Class of 2021 inaugurated U-Night, a new second-year event that brings sophomores together and recognizes the midway point to graduation.
Cohort of PIP/PEP winners celebrate at luncheon Penn President Amy Gutmann with the winners of the 2019 Presidential Engagement Prize and Presidential Innovation Prize Cohort of PIP/PEP winners celebrate at luncheon Nine students received handcrafted certificates at the annual luncheon, held May 3, that recognizes the work of graduating seniors awarded the President’s Engagement and Innovation prizes.
We’re only as good as our microbiomes are happy We’re only as good as our microbiomes are happy Understanding the microbiome, the collection of bacteria, viruses, and fungi in the gut, is helping to sort out the intricacies of diet, chronobiology, cancer treatment, and more.
What’s ahead in the 2019-20 Annenberg season Philip Glass writes music at a piano. Glass will be on campus and perform as part of #GLASSFEST. (Photo courtesy: Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts) What’s ahead in the 2019-20 Annenberg season The Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts will welcome Philip Glass for #GLASSFEST, a U.S. dance premiere from MOMIX, and several Grammy Award-winning musicians.