Talking philosophy, privacy, and race with Anita Allen Anita Allen, Henry R. Silverman Professor of Law and professor of philosophy. Q&A Talking philosophy, privacy, and race with Anita Allen On July 1, the Vice Provost and professor of Law and Philosophy became the first female African-American president of the American Philosophical Association’s Eastern Division.
Perspectives on Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh Image: iStock/SeanPavonePhoto Perspectives on Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh On July 9th, Brett Kavanaugh was announced as President Trump’s second Supreme Court nominee. Penn faculty provide their analyses of the nomination.
Making sense of what’s happening at the border Making sense of what’s happening at the border Despite a recent executive order, serious questions remain regarding the 2,300 migrant children who have been separated from their families and detained in the U.S. Penn experts weigh in on many of the issues involved.
Why the Supreme Court bakery ruling raises more questions than it answers iStock Why the Supreme Court bakery ruling raises more questions than it answers Two Penn professors discuss the ruling that the state of Colorado was not unbiased in considering a baker’s claims of religious freedom as defense in a discrimination case, and its effect on future cases in regard to bias claims.
One-fifth of homeless youth are victims of human trafficking One-fifth of homeless youth are victims of human trafficking A new study highlights the pipeline from abuse to homelessness to sex trafficking among youth in Philadelphia, D.C., and Phoenix, the largest study to date on human trafficking and teens.
Two innovative researchers selected as 2018 Carnegie Fellows Two innovative researchers selected as 2018 Carnegie Fellows Daniel Q. Gillion and Beth Simmons are among the 29 recipients who will receive a stipend to fund up to two years of research and writing.
How to help children at risk for abuse How to help children at risk for abuse Resources are available to protect kids from systemic child abuse. The executive director at Penn’s Field Center for Children’s Policy, Practice and Research has insight and advice for everyone to help keep kids and communities safe.
Tapping into current affairs: ‘The World Today’ During the March 27th session of "The World Today," Frank Hoffman, a Wharton graduate and senior research fellow at the Institute for Strategic Studies at National Defense University, discusses "Sharpening the U.S. Competitive Edge - America's New Defense Strategy." Tapping into current affairs: ‘The World Today’ The weekly conversation series at Perry World House allows time to examine global affairs amidst an overwhelming media landscape.
Opening the Teach-in by breaking down barriers Colorful chalk drawings and informative displays along Locust Walk engaged passersby in learning about 4 billion years of the evolution of life on Earth. Opening the Teach-in by breaking down barriers The first full day of the Penn Teach-in engaged participants with expert panels on vaccine denial and firearm violence, an "evolutionary walk through time," and a dialogue on the production and dissemination of knowledge.
Penn Law receives $3 million gift to expand public interest programs Penn Law receives $3 million gift to expand public interest programs A generous gift from Robert and Jane Toll will help increase access for Penn Law students to pursue impactful public service careers.