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Penn, Georgia Collaboration Awarded $14.6 Million to Expand Pathogen Database, Expedite Worldwide Research

PHILADELPHIA -– Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Georgia have been awarded a five-year, $14.6 million contract from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, part of the US National Institutes of Health, to expand and extend work on the Eukaryotic Pathogen Genome Database Resource, http://EuPathDB.org. This revolutionary open database enables scientists to examine genes, genomes, isolates, and other attributes related to a variety of important human pathogens.

Celebrating 50 Years of University of Pennsylvania Robotics With the "Robot Slalom" and "Robockey Cup"

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Pancakes, ducks and dogs: student stress busters during finals

With the first semester of the year coming to a close, Penn students are preparing for long days and nights of studying for final exams. But they also will be squeezing in time for fun, food and creative ways to relieve stress.

Student Eco-Reps help Penn grow greener

    Twenty-seven Penn students who live in three residence halls and one fraternity house have volunteered to become Eco-Reps, peer-to-peer educators who will heighten awareness among students about sustainability and the University's Climate Action Plan.

Penn Awards Green Fund Grants to Diverse Set of Projects

 PHILADELPHIA –- The University of Pennsylvania has approved the funding of 10 Green Fund projects from an inaugural round of grant proposals.

Helping out around the holidays

Penn is encouraging faculty, staff and students to take a few minutes this winter to donate a toy, warm winter coat or holiday meal to those in need.

In the spirit of W. E. B. Du Bois

Photo credit: Candace diCarlo

Zane Grey

Photo credit: University Archives “A sharp clip-clop of iron-shod hoofs deadened and died away, and clouds of yellow dust drifted from under the cottonwoods out over the sage.” – “Riders of the Purple Sage”

Righteous Dopefiend

Katherine Beals