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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

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

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

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

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’

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

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

A generous gift from Robert and Jane Toll will help increase access for Penn Law students to pursue impactful public service careers.

Prof. Stephanos Bibas confirmed by Senate, will join U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

Today, the United States Senate confirmed Stephanos Bibas, Professor of Law and Criminology at the University of Pennsylvania Law School and Director of Penn Law’s Supreme Court Clinic, for a seat on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. Bibas was nominated for the seat by President Trump in June.

Seven Penn Faculty Members Elected to National Academy of Medicine

Seven University of Pennsylvania faculty members have been elected to the National Academy of Medicine (NAM), one of the nation’s highest honors in biomedicine. They are among 70 new U.S. and 10 international members of the globally renowned organization.

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