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A round-up of Penn mentions in local, national, and international media.
Penn In the News
Nicholas Williams, College of Arts and Sciences sophomore and Penn Leads the Vote’s Communications Fellow, spoke about the organization’s efforts to teach students how to properly vote by mail.
Penn In the News
Mitchell Orenstein of the School of Arts & Sciences called on colleges and universities to take a strong role in defending democracy. “Academic freedom can only exist in a society that protects political freedom,” he said.
Penn In the News
Angela Duckworth of the School of Arts & Sciences spoke about student resilience during the pandemic. “This is not going to be a footnote. This is going to be a chapter in the history books,” she said.
Penn In the News
Penn students were highlighted for creating “Penncraft,” a detailed recreation of campus built using Minecraft, a popular video game.
Penn In the News
Robert Zemsky of the Graduate School of Education said that “dislodging events,” such as COVID-19, can force needed changes in education.
Penn In the News
Alan Ruby of the Graduate School of Education spoke about universities’ dependence on international student enrollment for revenue. “They have pursued international revenues with the belief that the market will be consistent or grow,” he said. “But because it’s a market, there will be volatility. Markets aren’t constant.”
Penn In the News
Dawn Bonnell, vice provost for research, discussed about Penn’s decision to published a booklet about guidance on global research.
Penn In the News
Jonathan Zimmerman of the Graduate School of Education wrote about the culture of competition at elite colleges and universities, both inside the classroom and beyond.
Penn In the News
Robert A. Nathenson of the Graduate School of Education comments on his work studying the hurdles faced by historically black colleges and universities.
Penn In the News
Gregory T. Eells of Counseling and Psychological Services is quoted on his research on how nature can combat unhealthy stress.