Four things to know about violence erupting in Nigeria Protesters decrying police brutality in Lagos, Nigeria, take a knee as the National Anthem plays on Oct. 8, 2020. (Image: TobiJamesCandids) Four things to know about violence erupting in Nigeria Osagie Imasogie of the Law School, who earned his early legal education in Nigeria, shares his take on the escalating unrest in the country.
A post-pandemic path to solving the nursing home crisis A post-pandemic path to solving the nursing home crisis A collaboration of experts across Penn schools has created a detailed, long-term policy plan for nursing homes, published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Indigenous views of Christopher Columbus nocred Indigenous views of Christopher Columbus Members of Penn’s Indigenous community discuss their views of Christopher Columbus and how Indigenous people have suffered from Columbus-style colonialism.
Internship gives law students exposure to criminal justice empirical research Internship gives law students exposure to criminal justice empirical research The Quattrone Center’s inaugural summer internship program allowed students respond to calls for community reform, accountability, and justice.
Research shows substantial drop in crime during COVID-19 pandemic Research shows substantial drop in crime during COVID-19 pandemic Professor of law, business, and public policy David S. Abrams’ report, “COVID-19: An Early Empirical Look,” analyzes data from over 25 large cities in the U.S.
Robert and Jane Toll Foundation makes $50 million gift to Penn Law Robert and Jane Toll Foundation makes $50 million gift to Penn Law The gift will expand the Toll Public Interest Scholars and Fellows Program, doubling the number of public interest graduates in the coming decade through a combination of full and partial tuition scholarships.
Remembering RBG Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Remembering RBG Penn Today reached out to five experts from centers and schools across the University to reflect on Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s legacy.
An ambitious new Project on the Future of U.S.-China Relations Experts at Penn’s Center for the Study of Contemporary China (CSCC) have launched a new initiative to help chart the future of U.S.-China relations. An ambitious new Project on the Future of U.S.-China Relations Launched in May, the initiative brings together “next generation” thinkers—scholars and practitioners—to address the complex and changing relationship between the two countries.
In a time of uncertainty, resources for grad students hold steady In a time of uncertainty, resources for grad students hold steady Penn staffers discuss resources available to graduate and postdoctoral students during this challenging time.
Estate planning is vital during the pandemic Estate planning is vital during the pandemic Penn Law expert discusses how an estate attorney is your best option, but online resources are better than nothing and very important, especially during the coronavirus.