11/15
Penn in the News
A round-up of Penn mentions in local, national, and international media.
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What the Civil Rights Act really meant
William Sturkey of the School of Arts & Sciences writes that in a healthier democracy and in a freer and more open country, we would pass more laws like the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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‘Build-to-rent’ communities fill the gap as home prices soar
The Wharton School’s Susan Wachter says that for many people renting is the only affordable option.
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When 3 years of training came down to 2 minutes of running, Nia Akins was ready. Now the Rancho Bernardo High graduate is headed to the Olympics
School of Nursing graduate Nia Akins has become America’s top hope for an Olympic gold medal in the 800-meter run.
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Will the regulation shielding workers from heat be finalized before the election?
Penn Carey Law's Cary Coglianese says heat affects every outdoor worker and some major industries: construction, travel, transportation, and others.
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Seeking common sense on immigration
A study by the Wharton School concludes: “The available evidence suggests that immigration leads to more innovation, a better educated workforce, greater occupational specialization, better matching of skills with jobs, and higher overall economic productivity.”
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What competitive eating does to the body
David Metz of the Perelman School of Medicine explains some of the effects of speed-eating.
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Preparing your horses for fireworks season
Sue McDonnell of the School of Veterinary Medicine says that a horse’s previous reaction to fireworks is a fairly good indicator of how it will respond in the future and that it’s wise to consider where on the property it will be exposed to the least noise.
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The growing evidence that Americans are less divided than you may think
Matthew Levendusky of the School of Arts & Sciences says the more involved in politics a person is the more distorted their view of the other side.
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Colorado has the most cases of bird flu among dairy cows in the U.S.
The School of Veterinary Medicine has developed a bird flu vaccine that is to be tested by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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In blockbuster term, Supreme Court boosts its own sway
Penn Carey Law’s Kermit Roosevelt comments on Supreme Court decisions that work to take power away from the federal administrative agencies and shift power to judges.