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Making sense of a United Ireland
In a new book, political scientist Brendan O’Leary explores the contentious issue of a reunited Ireland and why now is the time to consider the future of the island.
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Mikhail Gorbachev’s legacy
Penn experts share their thoughts on Gorbachev’s impact on the Soviet Union and the world, and how history will remember him.
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Deep brain stimulation shows promise against binge eating disorder
A pilot Penn study finds that an implanted brain-stimulating device dramatically reduces bingeing episodes and helps patients lose weight.
News・ Education, Business, & Law
What’s in the semiconductor bill?
In a Q&A, Morris Cohen of the Wharton School explains the content of the CHIPS and Science Act, signed into law on Aug. 9.
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Graduate, professional students introduced to array of Penn resources
A welcome event brought together new graduate and professional students, multiple University groups, President Liz Magill, and Interim Provost Beth Winkelstein.
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‘In These Times’ explores the intricate riddles of life through art
Episodes 6 and 7 of the latest season of the OMNIA podcast explore how art like music and dance have been the pulse of social movements, and how individual artistic experiences impact mental health and well-being.
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What is the impact of Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan?
A Graduate School of Education expert and faculty director of the Penn Wharton Budget Model’s take a look at the budgetary costs and distributional impact of the U.S. President’s initiative.
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Ukraine nuclear power plant caught in war’s crossfire
The School of Arts & Sciences’ Anna Mikulska, an expert on the geopolitics of energy, discusses the situation at the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Station, Russia’s aims, and what she’s most concerned about.
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Who wants government health care and unemployment programs to expand?
A study by Penn LDI fellows finds that people who felt most at risk from COVID-19 tend to favor expansions, regardless of their political attitudes.
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New Student Orientation
The Class of 2026 and other new students attended myriad events to get to know the campus and each other.