Two new Truman Scholars for Penn Two new Truman Scholars for Penn Anea Moore and Stephen Damianos are two of the 59 recipients of the merit-based Truman Award, which will assist them in pursuing careers in public service.
Zombie deer scare human and animal health officials Zombie deer scare human and animal health officials Chronic wasting disease is on the rise, increasing the number of “zombie deer” in the wild, and has animal pathologists on alert.
Penn announces landmark fundraising and engagement campaign to strengthen world impact Penn announces landmark fundraising and engagement campaign to strengthen world impact The Power of Penn: Advancing Knowledge for Good will support vital University-wide programs and priorities across Penn’s 12 schools and 6 centers, including Penn Medicine.
Q&A with John Zeller Q&A with John Zeller The senior vice president of Development and Alumni Relations discusses the $4.1 billion campaign, The Power of Penn: Advancing Knowledge for Good.
A ‘furniture bundle’ for those who need it most A ‘furniture bundle’ for those who need it most Three seniors—Andrew Witherspoon, James McPhail, and Griffin Amdur—received the President’s Engagement Prize to get the Chicago Furniture Bank off the ground.
Musical magic Penn Choral Director William Parberry conducts the University Choir through an intense section of “The Circus Band,” a piece by Charles Ives, performed just before intermission. Musical magic For 45 years, Penn Choral Director William Parberry has conducted thousands of Penn singers through hundreds of music scores, resulting in more than 270 concerts by his three ensembles.
Pederson named Ivy League Player of the Week Pederson named Ivy League Player of the Week Sam Pederson, a second baseman on the softball team, was recognized by the league for her feats against Yale.
Only one approach could plausibly have avoided catastrophe in Syria This striking depiction, from work by University of Pennsylvania political scientist Ian Lustick, shows that U.S. retaliation against Assad in Syria in 2013 would have likely led to higher civilian casualties than the numbers without such an intervention. (Image: Courtesy Ian Lustick) Only one approach could plausibly have avoided catastrophe in Syria Could the U.S. have better protected civilians from mass atrocities during the Syrian conflict in 2013? Research from political scientist Ian Lustick reveals that only one approach—persuading Assad to treat the protests as a reform movement rather than a violent revolution—might have helped.
How the Morris Arboretum is working to extend cherry blossom season How the Morris Arboretum is working to extend cherry blossom season The director of horticulture at Morris Arboretum on the beauty, unpredictability, and future for cherry tree season.
Building bridges Building bridges The Penn-Wharton China Summit aligns students with the Chinese business community and opportunities for leadership through an event of their own making.