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5,000-year-old tavern uncovered in Iraq
Archaeology

5,000-year-old tavern uncovered in Iraq

Holly Pittman of the School of Arts & Sciences and the Penn Museum and colleagues have uncovered a public eating space dated to 2700 B.C.E. in Lagash, an ancient city site in southern Iraq.

Jan 27, 2023

Vaping causes more inflammation in lungs than regular cigarettes
FOX 5 New York

Vaping causes more inflammation in lungs than regular cigarettes

A study by researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine found significantly more inflammation in the lungs of people who used e-cigarettes than regular smokers and non-smokers.

Jan 30, 2023

Preventing gun violence and reducing trauma in the United States
Counseling Schools

Preventing gun violence and reducing trauma in the United States

Susan B. Sorenson of the School of Social Policy & Practice says firearm violence permeates society and “mental health professionals bring a particular perspective that is needed to reduce trauma and prevent shootings.”

Jan 31, 2023

New partnership brings Harvard, UPenn classes to IPS students
Indianapolis Business Journal

New partnership brings Harvard, UPenn classes to IPS students

The Indianapolis Public School district will partner with the National Education Equity Lab to allow high school students to remotely enroll in Penn courses.

Feb 2, 2023

Spectrum Magazine
Counseling Schools
Three Black women who shattered the academic ceiling
Spectrum

Three Black women who shattered the academic ceiling

Penn Carey Law alumna Sadie Tanner Mossell is celebrated for standing against racism on campus and becoming the first Black woman to graduate from Penn.

Feb 1, 2023

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