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Penn in the News
A round-up of Penn mentions in local, national, and international media.
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Congratulations, you’re the owner of a house by Minerva Parker Nichols
Molly Lester of the Weitzman School of Design discusses the impact of Minerva Parker Nichols, the first woman to practice architecture independently in the U.S.
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The forgotten story of America’s first female architect
Molly Lester of the Weitzman School of Design and William Whitaker of the Architectural Archives discuss a new exhibition dedicated to Minerva Parker Nichols, the first woman to establish an independent architectural practice in the U.S.
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Want to tackle gun violence? Think about trees
Research by Eugenia C. South of the Perelman School of Medicine, John MacDonald of the School of Arts & Sciences, and Vincent Reina of the Weitzman School of Design shows that fixing up dilapidated homes in low-income Philadelphia neighborhoods is an effective way to prevent shootings.
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Finding Minerva Parker Nichols, Philadelphia’s forgotten architect
William Whitaker of the Architectural Archives and Molly Lester of the Weitzman School of Design discuss a new exhibition dedicated to Minerva Parker Nichols, the first woman to establish an independent architectural practice in the U.S.
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Jessica DeJesus, a Latina leader always seeking to help others reach their potential
A profile of Jessica DeJesus of the Weitzman School of Design examines her past work at Prospanica Philadelphia empowering Hispanic professionals to achieve their full potential.
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Climate change could threaten Philly’s drinking water
Allison Lassiter of the Weitzman School of Design discusses the options for protecting Philadelphia drinking water if rising seas and drought threaten sections of the Delaware River.
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Fewer millennials and Gen Zers are driving, citing cost, safety, and the environment
Charlie Huemmler, a graduate student in the Weitzman School of Design, explains why he’s chosen not to purchase a car.
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Groundbreaking exhibition on Minerva Parker Nichols, America’s first independent woman architect
Alumna Molly Lester of the Weitzman School of Design and William Whitaker of the Architectural Archives are honoring architect Minerva Parker Nichols with an exhibit.
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Roosevelt Boulevard subway station gains support from mayoral candidates and Harrisburg
Ph.D. student Jay Arzu in the Weitzman School of Design and a group of activists have reproposed a Roosevelt Boulevard subway, citing safety and accessibility.
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Commemorating Minerva Parker Nichols, the first independent woman architect in the United States
Alumna Molly Lester of the Weitzman School of Design and a curatorial team at the Architectural Archives are honoring architect Minerva Parker Nichols with an exhibition.