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Penn in the News
A round-up of Penn mentions in local, national, and international media.
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Video: Penn Experts Explain the Popular Therapeutic Treatment, Cupping
Head athletic trainer Eric Laudano of Penn Athletics and Brian Sennett of the Perelman School of Medicine talk about cupping, a common therapeutic treatment.
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Undocumented Immigrants Can’t Vote, but They’re Still Making Their Voices Heard
Michael Jones-Correa of the School of Arts and Sciences is quoted on his research on the role immigrant populations and civic activism on an election.
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‘Mounting Concerns’ from Lawmakers over University of Virginia’s $2.2 Billion Fund
State lawmakers on Monday continued to press University of Virginia officials for answers about a $2.2 billion investment fund, with some legislators expressing increasing frustration at exchanges they characterized as public relations rather than serving the public interest. The fund, which is separate from the university’s endowment and is expected to generate about $100 million a year, would be used for strategic investments approved by the full board.
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What It’s Like to Be College-bound and Worried About Your Immigration Status
Mayte Lara Ibarra and Larissa Martinez had just finished their senior year of high school when they each decided to go public with their immigration status. Both Texas students came to the U.S. illegally, and they didn't want to keep that fact a secret any longer. Ibarra identified herself on Twitter as one of the 65,000 undocumented youth who graduate high school in the U.S. Martinez revealed her status in the commencement speech she delivered at graduation. Their actions sparked support and pointed criticism. That was more than a month ago.
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Treating Dogs with Breast Cancer, and Aiding Research for Humans
Karin Sorenmo of the School of Veterinary Medicine and Susan Domchek of the Perelman School of Medicine are quoted on their work in treating canine cancer.
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ACLU Lawsuit Prompts White House to Release Drone Policy Playbook
Michael Horowitz of the School of Arts and Sciences comments on the United States’ role in developing best practices for drone use.
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Why Fund Investors Could Roil Bonds
Itay Goldstein of the Wharton School is quoted on the risks to banks based on how they are structured.
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When Blood Pressure Is Political
The work of Peter Sterling of the Perelman School of Medicine is discussed.
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Opinion: America desperately needs to redefine ‘college and career ready’
Well-intentioned national K-12 education goals are jeopardizing the futures of millions of kids. Our stated goal is making all kids “college and career ready.
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Risks of Risk Sharing
Congress will have its fair share of contentious issues in higher ed in January, beginning with debt-free-college proposals backed by a growing number of Democrats.