4/22
Penn in the News
A round-up of Penn mentions in local, national, and international media.
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Texas has become a hub for the financial services industry. Let’s keep it that way
A study by researchers at Penn found that reduced competition in the bond market could cost state and local governments in Texas as much as $416 million annually in higher interest costs.
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How about a domestic sister cities program, so that Americans can get to know one another
Jonathan Zimmerman of the Graduate School of Education proposed a domestic sister city program to alleviate partisan divisions and remind Americans of their commonalities.
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Why college students often don’t tell their parents about sexual assault
Susan B. Sorenson of the School of Social Policy & Practice explained why many college students don’t tell their parents they’ve been sexually assaulted, offering practical tips for parents. She recommended that parents be mindful of what questions they ask and that they request support from campus staff.
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COVID changed college application, but not what colleges are looking for in students
Vice Provost and Dean of Admissions Whitney Soule wrote an opinion piece about changes to the college application process amid the pandemic.
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Book banning is a bipartisan game
Jonathan Zimmerman of the Graduate School of Education wrote about efforts by those at both ends of the political spectrum to censor certain books in schools. “It’s too easy to mock the conservatives out in Alaska. It’s a lot harder to look in the mirror, and to ask whether we liberals might be imitating them,” he wrote.
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NFL Sending Cowboys a Message: 'If You Don't Take Care of Your Problems, We Will,' Domestic Violence Experts Say
Richard Gelles of the School of Social Policy & Practice is mentioned for consulting with the NFL regarding domestic-violence sanctions. He believes the league handled the Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott’s case the way owner Jerry Jones should have in the first place.
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The Other School Bathroom Issue That Nobody Is Talking About
Jonathan Zimmerman of the Graduate School of Education writes about poor restroom conditions in schools.
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Threatening to Move to Canada If Trump Wins Undermines Our Democracy, Too
Jonathan Zimmerman of the Graduate School of Education writes about Americans who have considered moving to Canada if Donald Trump wins the 2016 presidential election.
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Clinton’s Outreach Has Her in Good Standing With Black Colleges
Marybeth Gasman of the Graduate School of Education suggests that it would be unfair to blame the Obama administration for the challenges facing historically black colleges and universities.
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The Best and Worst Times to Eat
Kelly Allison of the Perelman School of Medicine comments on consuming food at different times of day.