4/22
Penn in the News
A round-up of Penn mentions in local, national, and international media.
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Preparing the archives: Sun Ra comes to Kislak Center
Samantha Hill of Penn Libraries discusses the recent acquisition of two collections of archival materials by Sun Ra, a prolific jazz musician and forefather to the Afrofuturist movement.
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Event recognizes legacy of Judge A. Leon Higginbotham
A West Philadelphia mural has been dedicated to the late Judge A. Leon Higginbotham, formerly of Penn Carey Law, with a quote from Osagie Imasogie.
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Redistricting is voter suppression too
In an op-ed, Ben Jealous of the Annenberg School for Communication and the School of Arts & Sciences writes that redistricting is robbing Black candidates and voters of representation in state and federal legislatures.
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Penn receives $125 million to train nurse practitioners to care for underserved communities
Alumnus Leonard A. Lauder donated $125 million to the School of Nursing to create a tuition-free program for nurse practitioners.
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Programs aim to help teach youth about building wealth
Bridges to Wealth is a financial literacy organization founded by Keith Weigelt of the Wharton School and Jill Bazelon of the Graduate School of Education. Operated out of Penn’s Netter Center, the organization provides access to investment opportunities as well as housing, job training, early childhood education, and financial education to people experiencing homelessness.
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Penn chaplain named vice president for social equity and community
Charles “Chaz” Howard has been appointed Penn’s first vice president for social equity and Community. “I view history through critical race theory and a Black liberationist perspective,” he said. “That coupled with being familiar with Penn for decades will help me work with colleagues to tell our truth and stories. I want this new journey at Penn to leave an imprint of both love and justice.”
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New program aims to expand oral health care for those with disabilities
Dean Mark Wolff of the School of Dental Medicine spoke about the school’s efforts to better equip providers to care for patients with disabilities.
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UPenn Students Take on Peace, Water and Climate
School of Arts and Sciences students AnnaClaire Akoto, Chiemela Ohanele and Adoma Boateng are highlighted for their experience with the International Youth Peace Conference in Norway.
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'Brother Robb' Tackles Domestic Violence With Unusual Approach
Robb Carter of the Graduate School of Education and the School of Social Policy & Practice is highlighted for leading a discussion titled “Domestic Abuse: A Look From the Abusive Male Perspective.”
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Revelation of Libyan Slave Auction Shocks the World
Ali Dinar of the School of Arts and Sciences comments on the Libyan slave auction.