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Educational program successful at reducing forced sex in South African adolescents

A new study led by John B. Jemmott III, an Annenberg School professor, found that an educational program he designed for adolescents in South Africa reduces sexual assault among those students.

Sara Bachman named dean of Penn School of Social Policy & Practice

Bachman, an acclaimed scholar, epidemiologist and expert in social welfare policy, will lead the school beginning January 1st.

University of Pennsylvania announces 2018-2019 Perry World House Fellows

Felipe Calderón, H.R. McMaster, Susan Rice, and Charles Dent are among nine leaders named, bringing their perspective and expertise in national and global government to Penn's global policy research institute.

Kroiz exhibit illuminates the abstract in modern Japanese architecture

“Critical Abstractions: Modern Architecture in Japan, 1868-2018,” on display through Sept. 24, challenges prevailing ideas on the reasons behind the international appeal of modern architecture made in Japan.

Penn names inaugural faculty co-directors of the Office of Penn First Plus Students

University of Pennsylvania Provost Wendell Pritchett has announced the appointments of Camille Charles and Robert Ghrist as the inaugural faculty co-directors of the Office of Penn First Plus Students.

Political science prof reflects on legacy of John McCain

As the country remembers the life of U.S. Sen. John McCain, Fels Institute Director and Professor of Political Science Matthew Levendusky recalls “maverick-y” McCain moments.

Day of Play adds some fun to the first day of classes

The inaugural Day of Play, featuring games, wellness exercises and snacks, sets the stage for future “Thriving at Penn” events that will focus on fun through community engagement.

Sophomore and junior picnic focuses on friends

More than 1,250 attended this year’s annual welcome back picnic hosted by the President’s Office on College Green.

Testing the reproducibility of social science research

A team co-led by Gideon Nave of the Wharton School replicated 21 high-profile social science studies and found discrepancies with the original research. Researchers betting in prediction markets, however, were quite accurate at predicting which findings would replicate and which would not.

2018 Convocation - Franklin statue on College Green

Convocation 2018

Welcoming students at a ceremony on College Green, President Gutmann encouraged the Class of 2022 to work together, with each other, and the Penn community.

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