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A round-up of Penn mentions in local, national, and international media.
Penn In the News
Paris Butler of the Perelman School of Medicine and a colleague spoke to 21 Philadelphia faith leaders to answer questions about the COVID-19 vaccines. “Being an African American myself, and growing up in a Baptist church, I understand the value of that trusted voice,” Butler said. “If we don’t reach out to them, we’re making a mistake.”
Penn In the News
David Abrams of the Wharton School said crime reports and arrests fell significantly in the spring amid stay-at-home orders. “If you are a criminal, you have fewer targets,” he said.
Penn In the News
Richard Ingersoll of the Graduate School of Education and the School of Arts and Sciences spoke about an overrepresentation of women in the teaching profession, as well as high turnover rates for teachers of color. “It’s not about the person,” said Ingersoll. “It has to do with the schools.”
Penn In the News
Richard Ingersoll of the Graduate School of Education and School of Arts and Sciences said the majority of teachers who leave the profession do so because of the working conditions. “It’s not about the person,” he says. “It has to do with the schools.”
Penn In the News
Marybeth Gasman of the Graduate School of Education comments on the first historically black colleges and universities, located in the North.
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Marybeth Gasman of the Graduate School of Education agrees with the leadership goals the new president of Morehouse College, David A. Thomas, has set for himself.
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Linda Lucker Leibowitz of the Graduate School of Education is quoted about bullying rhetoric displayed in the recent presidential debate.
Penn In the News
Kermit Roosevelt of the Law School comments on the city of Clarkson, Ga. making marijuana possession a low-level offense.