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Children’s literature as ‘seed work’
Children’s literature as ‘seed work’
Penn GSE’s Ebony Elizabeth Thomas discusses the importance of more diverse books for kids and the challenges that continue to stifle early anti-racist learning. She also shares a curated list of recommended books for youth catered to this particular moment.
President Gutmann kicks off 15th World Congress of Bioethics
President Gutmann kicks off 15th World Congress of Bioethics
‘The world has never needed you more than it needs you now,’ she told bioethicists, watching and listening virtually from their respective cities across the globe.
A year of growth
A year of growth
Penn Today reflects on the 2019-2020 academic year with its new Year in Review video.
Penn launches no-cost, online summer program for rising high school seniors
PennRSSA has the capacity to reach thousands of School District of Philadelphia students with content meant to boost academic, career, and postsecondary preparation.
A tribute to the extraordinary Class of 2020
A tribute to the extraordinary Class of 2020
As in-person festivities have been postponed, Penn live-streamed its “first” 264th Commencement for graduates and their families across the city, nation, and world.
Alumni Weekend moves virtual, for now
Alumni Weekend moves virtual, for now
To keep connected while staying apart, Penn alumni are invited to tune into online programming Saturday, May 16.
Commemorating a milestone moment
Commemorating a milestone moment
Although unable to meet at College Green this semester, President Amy Gutmann celebrated Hey Day—the official “moving up” day for Penn juniors to seniors—in a video with Class Board 2021 members.
Ten years later, dental mentorship program holds strong
Ten years later, dental mentorship program holds strong
Penn Dental Medicine students and faculty connect with Randolph high schoolers through the School District of Philadelphia’s Oral Health Academy.
New Summer Savings Grant provides aid to replace lost summer earnings
New Summer Savings Grant provides aid to replace lost summer earnings
Penn will provide undergraduate financial aid recipients with grants in 2020-21 to replace standard summer savings expectations, mitigating lost job opportunities due to COVID-19.
An online celebration to mark a very special day
An online celebration to mark a very special day
Penn will host an online University-wide graduation event at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 18. In-person ceremonies for Penn’s 264th Commencement will still take place on campus at a later date.