New York Jets sign Penn alum New York Jets sign Penn alum Brandon Copeland, a defensive lineman on the Penn football team from 2009-12, recently signed with the Jets.
Being hungry shuts off perception of chronic pain Animals must respond to competing needs as they navigate their environment. Penn researchers found that hunger pathways selectively suppress inflammatory pain in mice. (Art by Amber and Sam Alhadeff) Being hungry shuts off perception of chronic pain Finding food is a necessary survival skill, but so is avoiding pain. Research led by J. Nicholas Betley and postdoctoral researcher Amber Alhadeff showed that being hungry activates a neural pathway that inhibits the sensing and responding to chronic pain. The findings offer up new targets for treating pain.
Nation’s largest conference awards Donahue and Brodeur Nation’s largest conference awards Donahue and Brodeur The men’s basketball coach and unanimous All-Ivy forward have been saluted by the ECAC for their performances during the 2017-18 season.
Wolf Humanities story slam taps into thriving ASL storytelling culture Windell “Wink” Smith, the emcee of a March 27 Wolf Humanities Center story slam combining ASL and English-speaking storytellers, is an ASL performer who tours the country. ASL storytelling has historically been a way to share the culture of the deaf community. Wolf Humanities story slam taps into thriving ASL storytelling culture The Wolf Humanities Center’s latest “Afterlives”-themed event recognizes a shared thread of humanity among us all: We all tell stories.
SHOP PENN showcases University’s diverse retail offerings SHOP PENN showcases University’s diverse retail offerings On SHOP PENN Day on Friday, March 23, the University will highlight its new focus on its retail district.
By The Numbers: Anna Ross By The Numbers: Anna Ross Anna Ross, a senior guard on the Penn women’s basketball team, is the University’s all-time leader in assists, assists in a season, and most career starts.
Bike lanes experiment measures cyclist response to infrastructure design A PennDesign pilot study tracks riders in urban bike lanes to visualize a safer redesign. Bike lanes experiment measures cyclist response to infrastructure design A PennDesign pilot study tracks riders in urban bike lanes to visualize a safer redesign.
Crowd-sourced map showcases campus accessibility in real time Mark Bookman and Alice McGrath are spearheading the new accessibility mapping of the Penn campus. Crowd-sourced map showcases campus accessibility in real time Mark Bookman and Alice McGrath are on a quest to map physical and social barriers across campus. The goal is a crowd-sourced platform that automatically updates to present a real-time user accessibility resource.
An artistic collaboration with Penn and local students in West Philly At West Philadelphia High School, students involved with the Netter Center After-School Programs perform "Sounds of the Soul." Photo: Tia Yang, ABCS Coordinator, Netter Center for Community Partnerships. An artistic collaboration with Penn and local students in West Philly Students from University-assisted community schools showcased art pieces, spoken-word poetry, choir performances, and a dance routine highlighting the work of iconic musicians.
Justin Watson shows his skills on Pro Day Justin Watson shows his skills on Pro Day The All-American wide receiver performed in front of scouts from more than 20 NFL teams on Monday, March 19.