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New Book from Penn GSE Researcher Explores Racial Literacy in Schools
Racism and racial stereotyping still haunt America’s schools and foster academic underachievement, but “racial literacy” may pave the way toward better understanding and stronger, more successful students.
PEARLS Fellow at Penn Gives Back to Other Veterans
Twenty years ago, Pete Freudenberger took an oath when he enlisted in the United States Army.
Social Work Student at Penn Helps in West Philadelphia and Overseas
Some University of Pennsylvania students are determined to change the world, while others set their sights closer to home by focusing on improving their local communities. Kristen Smith, a social work student at the School of Social Policy & Practice, wants to do it all.
Penn GSE Researcher Helps MTV Launch Anti-Bias Campaign
One researcher at the University of Pennsylvania wants her MTV -- and has contributed to the development of the network’s new anti-bias campaign, Look Different.
NROTC Welcomes New Student Leader During Pass-In-Review Ceremony at Penn
As part of a long-standing military tradition, 64 future officers in the United States Navy and Marine Corps marched at The Palestra during the annual Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps Pass-in-Review ceremo
Students at Penn Take the Sound of Music to Lea Elementary
The University of Pennsylvania’s connection to the Henry C. Lea Elementary School is bringing music to the students’ ears there, morning, noon and night.
PHENND’s 25th Anniversary Conference to be Held at Penn
The Philadelphia Higher Education Network for Neighborhood Development will host its 25th Anniversary Conference, April 24-25, at the University of Pennsylvania’s Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce St.
Focus of Penn Researcher Leads to National Summit on Youth Aging Out of Foster Care
Johanna Greeson, an assistant professor in the School of Social Policy & Practice at the University of Pennsylvania, is working to reform the child welfare system for children who, between the ages of 18-21, are aging out of foster care.
Men’s Rugby at Penn: Olympians of Tomorrow Heading to Collegiate Championships
Future Olympic champions may be in training right here at the University of Pennsylvania.
Students at Penn Mentor Local Children Through Big Brothers Big Sisters
Shaiyam Flavaney credits much of his success as a student at the University of Pennsylvania to the guidance he received from his mentors, growing up in Jackson, N.J.