4/22
Penn in the News
A round-up of Penn mentions in local, national, and international media.
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Trump Enters Dangerous Ground With Anti-Muslim Retweets
Kathleen Hall Jamieson of the Annenberg Public Policy Center comments on Donald Trump’s sharing what he deems plausible on social media, regardless of accuracy.
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Experts: States Need Federal Help to Protect Voting Machines From Russian Hackers
Matthew Blaze of the School of Engineering and Applied Science says, “In many electronic voting systems in use today, a successful attack that exploits a software flaw might leave behind little or no forensic evidence.”
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Penn to Build New College House Near 40th and Walnut Streets
Speaking of the new residential building slated to begin construction in the spring, President Amy Gutmann says, “This exciting project will serve as a new western gateway to campus.”
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Q&A: Law Change Expected to Boost Pennsylvania’s Solar Industry
Christina Simeone of the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy is interviewed about a new change in Pennsylvania legislation that is expected to boost the state’s solar industry.
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A Writer’s Insight: Taije Silverman
Taije Silverman of the School of Arts and Sciences is interviewed about her inspiration behind her poems.
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Is Meghan Markle's Mixed-race Heritage a First for British Royalty?
In looking at whether past members of the British royal family may have been of mixed-race descent, Ania Loomba of the School of Arts and Sciences explains that certain words from history that people today might think meant “black” may have meant "Muslim."
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Why Do State Laws Put an Expiration Date on Sex Crimes?
Marci Hamilton of the School of Arts and Sciences argues that states are “behind the curve” when rescinding statutes of limitations for adults who were targeted for sexual abuse compared to childhood survivors of abuse.
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Penn Study Spots Evidence for Higher Concussion Vulnerability in Women
Douglas Smith of the Perelman School of Medicine comments on leading a study that found evidence for higher-concussion vulnerability in women than in men.
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Senate Bill Would Enshrine International Tax Gimmicks
Chris William Sanchirico of the Law School shares his opinion about the newest version of the Republican tax plan.
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The Psychology That Motivates Tipping
Edward Mansfield of the School of Arts and Sciences comments on studying tipping customs and how they spread to different regions.