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A classic hat trick

In one year, Sheila Murnaghan, Alfred Reginald Allen Memorial Professor of Greek, published a translation of Medea and books on the Beat generation and classics for children.

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What’s ahead for the stock market in 2019

Wharton finance professor Jeremy Siegel examines the market outlook, Fed rate hikes, and the impact of the U.S.-China trade war.

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Q&A

Solar system exploration Q&A with Cullen Blake

Blake, an observational astronomer at Penn who specializes in the search for exoplanets, discusses the busy start of 2019 in the research of solar system exploration.

Teenagers of various races and genders sitting on a stone wall with cell phones in hand.

Black and Hispanic teens see risky behaviors on social media, but few actually post about them

The research, from Penn Nursing and Annenberg, points to a need to change the feedback loop on these channels and to dispel myths about what constitutes normal behaviors.

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Cell development discovery changes our understanding of how genes shape early embryos

To fit inside each nucleus, DNA coils around specialized proteins. These spools of wrapped DNA inhibit gene regulatory proteins from binding to protein-coding stretches along the genome, which help keep genes in the “off” position when they’re not needed.

By the Numbers

By the Numbers: Pennovation Works’ ascendant 2018

In its second year, Pennovation Works, a strategic blend of offices, labs, and production space that pushes for the advancement of knowledge and economic development, continued to move the needle on activating its space as an innovation destination.

Director of Gameday Operations Mike Martin stands in the bleachers at the Palestra

Q&A

Gameday with Mike Martin

The director of gameday operations discusses the heavy lifting involved in preparing for sports events at Penn.

Stewards of the University collection

Planning chief and multiple alumnus Mark Kocent is named University Architect in the Division of Facilities and Real Estate.

Dark Energy Survey completes six-year mission

A global research effort to map a portion of the sky in unprecedented detail is coming to an end, but the task of learning more about the expansion of the universe has only just begun.

Freshman guard Bryce Washington dribbles up the court against Rice at the Palestra.

Ivy award goes to Washington

Freshman Bryce Washington has been named Ivy League Rookie of the Week.

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