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Penn in the News
A round-up of Penn mentions in local, national, and international media.
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Jacksonville shooter legally armed himself in state with one of USA’s toughest gun laws
Susan Sorenson of the School of Social Policy & Practice discussed mental health and gun access in the U.S. “People get disappointed and angry and often that results in a tragedy,” said Sorenson. “But those reactions aren't unique to people with disorders, they’re unique to being human.”
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Donald Trump’s Next Move on North Korea, Iran, Ronny Jackson? ‘We'll See’
Kathleen Hall Jamieson of the Annenberg Public Policy Center analyzed the president’s unique rhetorical style. Jamieson suggested that his commonly-used phrases “we’ll see” and “wait and see” serve to minimize his responsibility for unfavorable outcomes.
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The Toll of Distracted Driving Hits Home for Washington Township Family
Catherine MacDonald of the School of Nursing and CHOP discussed the gap between teens’ use of cellphones while behind the wheel and their awareness of the activity’s dangers. She recommended that parents implement stricter rules about distracted driving.
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16 seeds lose to No. 1s, but Penn is not your typical No. 16
The odds of beating #1 seed Kansas are only 11% in Penn's favor. But the team's talents outnumbers its statistics.
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Enduring HBCUs Rising for Changing Student Needs
Marybeth Gasman of the Graduate School of Education is quoted about the impact of historically black colleges and universities on the black middle class.
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How to Deal With Debt in Retirement
Olivia Mitchell of the Wharton School is cited as a co-author of The Changing Face of Debt and Financial Fragility at Older Ages and suggests ways to manage debt while in retirement.
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Rob Lowe, DJ Khaled: Why Diet Firms Want Male Celebrity Endorsers
Americus Reed of the Wharton School comments on the power of celebrity endorsements.
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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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We Don't Know Stephen Paddock's Motive. Does It Matter?
Seth Gillihan of the Perelman School of Medicine comments on how to make sense of the recent Las Vegas shooting.
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A New Tactic to Teach Freshmen About Sexual Assault: Theater
Penn Violence Prevention is mentioned for working with Speak About It, an organization that provides educational programming about sexual assault and consent.