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‘Embodying love’
At the Interfaith Commemoration and award ceremony, student speakers and performers reflected on the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., and six Penn community members were honored for working towards positive social change.
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How the perception of risks and benefits influence cancer clinical trial withdrawal outcomes
A new study from the School of Nursing examines the association between patients’ perceived benefits and burdens of research participation and withdrawal.
News・ Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences
At Engaging Minds, three Penn Integrates Knowledge Professors take the stage
Alumni heard Lance Freeman examine racial equity in city planning, Dolores Albarracín talk about how conspiracy theories take hold, and Kevin Johnson discuss the importance of clear science communication.
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Penn senior and four alumni have received Schwarzman Scholarships
The Scholarships fund a one-year master’s degree in global affairs at Tsinghua University in Beijing.
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Teen drivers often unsafe on the road with speeding and handheld cellphone use
Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death in adolescents, and risky driving behaviors like cellphone use can contribute to crashes. New research finds many teens struggle to abide by the rules of the road.
News・ Science & Technology
Unpacking barriers to COVID-19 vaccination in Latino communities
A study from Penn Nursing and others finds that for Latino or Hispanic populations in the U.S. four main barriers come into play: access to health care services, money, immigration concerns, and misinformation.
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Penn Libraries dedicates Holman Biotech Commons
The Commons serves as a collaborative resource for researchers in the health sciences, providing the latest tools and technologies to further health care research and equality.
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Serving veterans
A new office in Student Registration and Financial Services provides support for the growing number of veterans at Penn.
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Thinking ‘beyond the hospital’ for Black men recovering from traumatic injury
Research from Penn Nursing and Penn Medicine found that where these patients live and return post-hospitalization affects whether they’ll experience symptoms of depression or PTSD as they heal.
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The history of abortion access in the U.S.
Following the Dobbs v. Jackson decision issued by the U.S. Supreme Court in June, overruling Roe v. Wade’s established right to an abortion, Penn professors describe the history that led to this moment.