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A round-up of Penn mentions in local, national, and international media.
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For Rubio and Others, Turning Ideas Into Law Is a Daunting Task
Kathleen Hall Jamieson of the Annenberg Public Policy Center talks about the difficulties minority lawmakers face when trying to turn their ideas into law.
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Higher Financial Literacy Would Benefit Everyone
Olivia Mitchell of the Wharton School is cited for her research on financial literacy.
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Video: Study: E-cigarette Ads Spur Tobacco Cravings
Erin Maloney and Joseph Cappella of the Annenberg School for Communication discuss their research on the use of electronic cigarette advertisements.
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SAE Chapters in California Have Faced Discipline Over Rule Breaking
Well before the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity in Oklahoma became infamous for videotaped racist chants, SAE chapters in California were involved in numerous serious incidents, including a hazing death, the closing of two houses and disciplinary sanctions for drinking and conduct problems.
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Ideas for Philly’s Forgotten Underbelly
Stefan Al of the School of Design comments on city planning in Philadelphia.
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Satirists, Led by Muslims, Find Much to Mock in ISIS
Marwan Kraidy of the Annenberg School for Communication says, “Satire really reflects the power, the political balance of power in a society, more than any kind of cultural taboo.”
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HUP Doctors and Traumatic Brain Injury Patients Compare Notes on Treatment and Recovery
Douglas Smith of the Perelman School of Medicine suggests the best way for medical professionals to help traumatic brain injury patients.
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Economic Angst, Rose-Colored Views on Race: A Survey of Presidents
Fewer than 4 in 10 college presidents express confidence in the financial sustainability of their institutions over the next decade. Less than a third agree that sexual assault is prevalent on American college campuses, and just 6 percent say it is prevalent at their own institution.
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How One University Works Creatively to Fight Risky Drinking
Trying to reduce high-risk drinking among college students is a never-ending process. New freshmen arrive, hot spots change, staff members move on. All of that requires nimble thinking. While the University of Missouri at Columbia may not have solved the problem, its progress over time shows how years of dedication can pay off.
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Video: Interview With Ian Lustick
Ian Lustick of the School of Arts & Sciences comments on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit and speech to the U.S. Congress.