In an opinion essay, Anthea Butler of the School of Arts & Sciences evaluates the late Pope Francis’s unique life and reign, calling him a “pope for the 21st century.”
Jonathan Zimmerman of the Graduate School of Education says that funding cuts will likely put pressure on schools’ remaining resources, leaving them with less money for financial aid and threatening academic freedom.
A study by David E. Kaplan of the Perelman School of Medicine and colleagues found that bariatric surgery was associated with improved survival and cost-effectivity among patients with obesity and compensated cirrhosis.
In an opinion essay, Radha Iyengar Plumb of Perry World House and Michael C. Horowitz of the School of Arts & Sciences say that the U.S. needs to accelerate foundational investments, stronger energy grids, low-cost technologies, and strategic partnerships to remain ahead in the global AI race.
David J. Reibstein of the Wharton School says that Tesla could change its name and logo and essentially rebuild the brand to appeal to its original customer base, heavily made up of progressives concerned about climate change.
Paul Offit of the Perelman School of Medicine says that recent claims about a link between vaccines and autism are illustrative of a fast and loose relationship with scientific fact.
Peter Eckel of the Graduate School of Education says that boards usually have a plan in place for an interim leader when a college president resigns or is removed.
Speaking about people who dread working and only look forward to the weekend, James Pawelski of the School of Arts & Sciences says, “A lot of people are living their lives in that way, but I don’t think it’s the most satisfying way.”
Amy Castro of the School of Social Policy & Practice says the number of universal-basic-income programs in the U.S. has grown from three in 2018 to more than 150 today.
Lori Rosenkopf of the Wharton School discusses her new book, “Unstoppable Entrepreneurs: 7 Paths for Unleashing Successful Startups and Creating Value through Innovation.”