More higher-skilled immigrants means stronger economic growth, study finds Axios More higher-skilled immigrants means stronger economic growth, study finds A report by Kent Smetters of the Wharton School finds faster economic growth, less federal debt, and higher wages for all income groups if more visas are allocated to college-educated immigrants and those working in STEM-related fields.
Why climate change is a national security threat Time Why climate change is a national security threat Scott Moore of the School of Art & Sciences says that intensifying climate change places stress on food systems, worsens existing tensions within countries, and exacerbates the scale of extremist or terrorist threats.
Penn Medicine doctor innovates with new ways to save lives inside and outside of hospital CBS Philadelphia Penn Medicine doctor innovates with new ways to save lives inside and outside of hospital Raina Merchant of the Perelman School of Medicine is profiled.
18 must-read books for finance professionals in 2025 Forbes 18 must-read books for finance professionals in 2025 In his book “Think Again,” Adam Grant of the Wharton School emphasizes adopting a scientist’s mindset towards curiosity and new data.
Marjorie Taylor Greene battles NPR and PBS leaders in House hearing The Washington Post Marjorie Taylor Greene battles NPR and PBS leaders in House hearing Victor Pickard of the Annenberg School for Communication says that Americans pay about $1.50 per person per year to support public media.
Penn hires Philly native and former Iowa coach Fran McCaffery as men’s basketball coach Philadelphia Inquirer Penn hires Philly native and former Iowa coach Fran McCaffery as men’s basketball coach Alumnus Fran McCaffery will return to Penn as the new head coach for men’s basketball.
Quitting your job won’t help you get paid more money right now Bloomberg Quitting your job won’t help you get paid more money right now Peter Cappelli of the Wharton School says that an oversupply of job seekers means workers are having to settle for smaller pay bumps.
University of Pennsylvania receives $8M gift Philadelphia Business Journal University of Pennsylvania receives $8M gift An $8 million gift from the Robert K. Johnson Foundation will name and perpetually fund Penn’s Integrated Studies Program for the College of Arts and Sciences.
Is art appreciation going digital? Psychology Today Is art appreciation going digital? Anjan Chatterjee of the Perelman School of Medicine and colleagues compared aesthetic experiences of art across digital and in-person settings.
A common blood test for ovarian cancer is more likely to fall short for Black and Native American women “Good Morning America,” ABC News A common blood test for ovarian cancer is more likely to fall short for Black and Native American women A study from the Perelman School of Medicine indicates that a common test for ovarian cancer is less effective for Black and Native American women than for others.