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Case Study Examines Penn as Global Model for Leadership in Civic Engagement
An interdisciplinary team at the University of Pennsylvania points to a successful local engagement program that Penn has employed during two decades as a model for developing cities and communities that thrive both in the United States and internationally.
Helping Others Is Personal for Penn Social Work Student
Ashley Blake’s family has gone through a lot.
Penn Grad Student Taja Towne Has Sights on Career in International Social Work
For Taja Towne, leaving the familiar comfort of home is part of a bigger plan.
Domestic Violence and Ray Rice
Note for TV and radio: The University of Pennsylvania has an on-campus ISDN line and satellite uplink facility with live-shot capability.
Penn NROTC Student Mary Brass Pushes Herself and Mentors Others to Be Fit
Midshipman Mary Brass is just as strong as her name sounds.
Penn Dean John L. Jackson Jr. Takes His Message on the Road
In the “Future of Social Change” tour, John L. Jackson Jr., new dean of the University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy & Practice, will visit 10 cities across the United States, beginning with a launch event Friday, Sept. 12, at 5:30 p.m. at the Caster Building, 3701 Locust Walk.
Advice for the Class of 2018
Two campus residents have some advice for incoming freshman. Pace yourself—Rome wasn’t built in a day. Maintain reasonable expectations. Enjoy the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity of living on campus.
Prof Betsy Rymes Juggles Mentoring, Writing and Pancakes at Penn
Betsy Rymes is a great neighbor. An associate professor of educational linguistics at the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education, she’s also a residential faculty fellow in Riepe College House.
Veterans Upward Bound at Penn Prepares Former Soldier for Engineering Success
Tyrell McCurbin is a man with determination.
Senior Leads Penn Women’s Ice Hockey Club Into the 2014-15 Season
Alyssa Johncola is an unstoppable force at the University of Pennsylvania. She’s the president, right winger and former substitute goalie of the women’s ice hockey team, a club made up of both graduate and undergraduate students at Penn.