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Penn in the News
A round-up of Penn mentions in local, national, and international media.
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Friendtor—when your friend makes you better
A profile explores the unique friend-mentor bond between Dean Erika James of the Wharton School and President Lynn Perry Wooten of Simmons University.
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Six out of 8 Ivy League presidents are now women
Liz Magill is noted as part of a rising demographic of women presidents in the Ivy League.
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Is artificial intelligence anti-Black?
A 2021 Penn Carey Law report indicated considerable fears among people aged 18-40 about the threat of stereotyping on recruiting platforms.
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Could credit card rewards die—just like debit card rewards did?
A Penn Carey Law study found that merchants paid less on debit card transactions and bank revenues decreased by $6.5 billion annually after the Durbin amendment restricted the fees banks could charge on debit card transactions.
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How fireworks could worsen air quality
A report by chemists from Penn reveals that firework combustion releases harmful chemicals and metals into the environment that impact air quality, drinking water and public health.
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Black Harvard and Princeton students graduate at higher rates than classmates overall, equally at Yale
Brian Peterson of the School of Arts & Sciences says that Black students are aware they’re representing more than themselves at highly selective academic institutions.
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Canada’s immigration rules boost companies and H-1B visa holders
Research by Britta Glennon of the Wharton School finds that firms respond to restrictions on H-1B immigration by increasing foreign affiliate employment at the intensive and extensive margins, particularly in China, India, and Canada.
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Taking ‘smart drugs’ like Adderall without ADHD actually decreases productivity—here’s how
A 2011 Penn report found that stimulants enhanced learning and working memory for some while offering no cognitive improvement and impairment in others.
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Purpose-driven women: Unleash your potential through mentorship
Barbara Kurshan of the Graduate School of Education penned an opinion piece about the need for female mentorship.
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What is tardive dyskinesia (TD)? Symptoms, causes and treatments
Stanley N. Caroff of the Perelman School of Medicine explains the symptoms and causes of tardive dyskinesia, as well as low-risk treatments.