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Black children less likely to receive medical care for eczema
Eczema is a chronic, inflammatory disease common in both children and adults that causes dry, red, and itchy skin, typically in skin folds, such as the crook of the elbow or behind the knees. An allergic type of ailment, it often coincides with having asthma or seasonal allergies.
For the Record: Emily Lovira Gregory
In 1888, Emily Lovira Gregory was appointed to the faculty position of teaching fellow in the Department of Biology, making her the first female member of the faculty at Penn.
Hill College House reborn
Hill College House opened in 1960 as the new “women’s residence” on Penn’s campus at 33rd and Walnut streets.
Student Spotlight with Justin Watson
Student Spotlight with Justin Watson
A senior in the Wharton School from Bridgeville, Pa., Justin Watson is a standout wide receiver on the Penn football team.
Speaking freely on college campuses
Freedom of speech is a hallmark of American democracy. The authors of the Bill of Rights deemed it so essential to self-rule that it is the second right mentioned, after freedom of religion.
Designed to Promote Socialization Among Students, Hill House Gets a Stunning Refresh
Hill College House opened in 1960 as the new “women’s residence” on Penn’s campus at 33rd and Walnut streets.
The Palestra at 90
90 years after its construction, the Palestra is still beloved and renowned for its classic look and feel.
A model for remaking public spaces, researched by PennPraxis
Civic infrastructure is made up of both hard and soft components. Everybody loves the hard features, such as swanky new parks, pools, schools, recreational centers, and libraries. The soft elements, like the financing, maintenance, and management required to maintain these structures and green spaces, are less charismatic and routinely overlooked.
For the Record: ‘A Pennsylvania Album’
“A Pennsylvania Album: Undergraduate Essays on the 250th Anniversary” is a book published in 1990 as part of Penn’s 250th Anniversary Celebration. Edited by history professor