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Penn in the News
A round-up of Penn mentions in local, national, and international media.
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Spending bill aids retirees, and boosts financial industry
A study by Olivia Mitchell of the Wharton School suggests that auto-enrollment can initially boost retirement-plan coverage but participation may fall over time.
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These high school students were afraid to dream bigger. A Stanford class is changing that
Penn is noted for offering core curriculum and liberal arts classes to high school students through the nonprofit Ed Equity Lab.
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‘I can’t keep fighting the system’: DACA recipients are leaving the U.S., disheartened by years of instability’
Roberto Gonzales of the School of Arts & Sciences says that DACA beneficiaries are frustrated by the inability to change their legal status, despite the program’s possibility for upward mobility.
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‘I got this wrong.’ CEO apologies abound amid mass layoffs and losses. Are they sincere?
Peter Cappelli of the Wharton School says that it’s a good idea for employers to compare their downsizing practices to the current labor market to avoid damaging their brand.
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Is there still time for COP27 to hold back climate catastrophe?
In a cowritten Op-Ed, Michael E. Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences discusses the most urgent climate change goals that must be addressed at COP27.
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The Supreme Court could upend the internet. How?
In an Op-Ed, Christopher S. Yoo of Penn Carey Law says that an upcoming Supreme Court case tackling online content moderation could have far-reaching implications for the internet.
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Botox and bubble baths are Band-Aids. Here’s how to avoid consumerist self-care
Barbara Riegel of the School of Nursing says that “treat yourself” consumerism doesn’t meet the definition of self-care.
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With climate change, we may witness sequoia forests convert to chaparral
In an op-ed, Jared Farmer of the School of Arts & Sciences writes that many of California’s sequoia forests will likely become scrubland without federal intervention.
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The fear of public places in the age of COVID: Is it agoraphobia or something else?
Sandy Capaldi of the Perelman School of Medicine defines agoraphobia and explains what distinguishes it from other anxiety disorders in the context of the pandemic.
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Essential politics: Let’s talk about those White House student loan tweets
Pinar Yildirim of the Wharton School says that the White House’s new direct social media response to conservative politicians is unusual and more effective at capturing attention, though its informality might lead to future debate.