3/27
Penn in the News
A round-up of Penn mentions in local, national, and international media.
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Supporting Those Who Served – During the Holidays and All Year Round
Leah Blain of the Perelman School of Medicine shares tips on how to show support for veterans and military families during the holiday season.
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On College Campuses, Does ‘Liberal’ Mean ‘Illiberal’?
Andrea Liu of the School of Arts & Sciences pens a letter to the editor about what it means to be liberal on college campuses.
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Driving a Truck Is Among Deadliest Jobs in the U.S.
Steve Viscelli of the School of Arts & Sciences is quoted about his book The Big Rig: Trucking and the Decline of the American Dream.
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Audio: Drug Addiction and Overdose
Jeanmarie Perrone of the Perelman School of Medicine talks about being a member of the Mayor’s Task Force to fight opioid addition in Philadelphia.
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Is ‘Merry Christmas’ a Microaggression?
Jonathan Zimmerman of the Graduate School of Education writes about whether or not saying “Merry Christmas” is a microaggression.
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Facts, Lies and Climate Change
Jonathan Zimmerman of the Graduate School of Education writes that educators should continue to teach about topics such as climate change and the Holocaust even though there are people that deny their existence.
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11 Secrets to Staying Productive and in Control
Martin Seligman of the School of Arts & Sciences is cited for surveying people about their strengths in various skills.
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Expand Sanctuary Concept Beyond the Undocumented
Dean Frederick Steiner of the School Design writes about expanding the concept behind sanctuary campuses.
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Super Saturday to Surpass Black Friday?
Barbara Kahn of the Wharton School talks about her research on product placement during the holiday shopping season.
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Philly Discovery for Kids With Leukemia Prepares to Go Global
Stephan Grupp of the Perelman School of Medicine and CHOP is highlighted for leading a study on the results of a trial for CAR T cell therapy for leukemia. Carl June of Medicine is also mention for developing the CAR T cell therapy approach.