A Message to the Penn Community Following The Tornado Destruction in Oklahoma
Everyone in the Penn community is deeply saddened by the devastating loss of life and property that resulted from the tornado that struck Moore, Oklahoma. Our thoughts and prayers are with that entire community as they cope with the loss of loved ones and work to rebuild their neighborhoods.
For those on campus who may need assistance during this difficult time, confidential counseling services are available through CAPS, and appointments may be arranged by calling 215-898-7021.
For others who would like to offer support to the Moore community, donations to the Red Cross disaster relief fund can be made at the following link: http://www.redcross.org/charitable-donations
Nanoparticle blueprints reveal path to smarter medicines
New research involving Penn Engineering shows detailed variation in lipid nanoparticle size, shape, and internal structure, and finds that such factors correlate with how well they deliver therapeutic cargo to a particular destination.
A generous gift from alumni Glenn and Amanda Fuhrman brings the work of internationally acclaimed artist Jaume Plensa to the University of Pennsylvania. The latest addition to the Penn Art Collection expands Philadelphia's public art.
A massive chunk of ice, a new laser, and new information on sea-level rise
For nearly a decade, Leigh Stearns and collaborators aimed a laser scanner system at Greenland’s Helheim Glacier. Their long-running survey reveals that Helheim’s massive calving events don’t behave the way scientists once thought, reframing how ice loss contributes to sea-level rise.
