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Penn in the News
A round-up of Penn mentions in local, national, and international media.
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Audio: We’re More Alike Than Different, Thanks to Peer Pressure’s Relentless Influence
Jonah Berger of the Wharton School talks about how influence can both attract and repel people.
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What the Breitbart-Kellogg Feud Says About the Next Era of American Politics
Mary-Hunter McDonnell of the Wharton School co-writes an article about American politics and the feud between Kellogg Co. and Breitbart.
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Racism Was Served by Silence. Justice Requires Free Speech for All.
Jonathan Zimmerman of the Graduate School of Education writes about free speech, particularly on college campuses.
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Video: Growing Greater Philadelphia: Innovation and Job Creation
President Amy Gutmann and Vice President Anne Papageorge of Facilities and Real Estate highlight the University’s commitment to innovation through the Pennovation Center.
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Link Between Malaria Resistance and Breast Cancer Spread, Study Suggests
Sarah Tishkoff of the Perelman School of Medicine and the School of Arts & Sciences is quoted about a mutation in the DARC gene and its potential link with cancer outcomes.
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Video: What Parents of Early-teen Boys Need to Know
Frances Jensen of the Perelman School of Medicine is cited for studying the language gap between girls and boys in their early teenage years.
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Do You Know What to Charge Your Customers? The Rules Are Changing
Z. John Zhang of the Wharton School comments on the importance of the initial price in establishing the product or service’s value and worth.
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What ‘Grit’ Means for College Educators
Angela Duckworth of the School of Arts & Sciences is cited for her new book, Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance.
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Trump’s Way of Saving Jobs Has Companies on Edge: Threaten Big Tariffs and Make It Personal
Mauro Guillén of the Wharton School critiques Donald Trump’s approach to keeping jobs in America.
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Organ Donations Offer Hope and Healing Amid Tragedy of Overdose
Robert Weinrieb of the Perelman School of Medicine is quoted about victims of opioid drug overdose.