Book launch reestablishes economic legacy of Sadie T.M. Alexander Book launch reestablishes economic legacy of Sadie T.M. Alexander A new book spotlights the speeches and writings of Sadie T.M. Alexander, the first African American to earn a Ph.D. in economics from Penn and in the U.S.
The multilayered challenges of broadband expansion The multilayered challenges of broadband expansion Penn professors identify the challenges ahead for expanding broadband access to people who need it, in areas both rural and urban.
Journalism, law, and freedom of the press Journalism, law, and freedom of the press Law student Peter Jacobs draws on his background as a professional journalist for his forthcoming Comment on freedom of the press in the University of Pennsylvania Journal of Constitutional Law.
‘Global Health Justice and Governance’ There are multiple issues leading to fragmenting and global health inequality, according to Jennifer Prah Ruger. Global health is an issue of justice, not charity, she says. ‘Global Health Justice and Governance’ In a special issue of the journal Global Health Governance, seven experts reflect upon Jennifer Prah Ruger’s call for a new model of global public health that prioritizes equity and cooperation between nations and agencies.
The potential role of vaccine certificates in the next phase of the pandemic The potential role of vaccine certificates in the next phase of the pandemic Public health law expert Eric Feldman and medical ethicist Emily Largent discuss the legal and ethical implications of companies and organizations requiring proof of vaccination to reengage with different sectors of the economy.
A fair housing law proposal to promote racial and economic integration A fair housing law proposal to promote racial and economic integration A research brief co-authored by Provost Wendell Pritchett proposes the use of fair housing law to work toward the end of segregation, and emphasize that the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing provision of the Fair Housing Act extends to all federal agencies.
Turmoil in Ethiopia, explained Thousands of people, mainly women and children displaced by conflict in the western Tigray region, stay in Mai Tsebri town under crowded conditions on March 18, 2021. (Image: UNICEF Ethiopia) Q&A Turmoil in Ethiopia, explained Demisse Selassie, a Penn Law student and Perry World House Graduate Associate, shares his take on the ongoing violence in Tigray.
Penn Law’s Lynnewood Shafer debuts ‘Black Excellence: Journeys of Success’ Lynnewood Shafer. (Image: Penn Law News) Penn Law’s Lynnewood Shafer debuts ‘Black Excellence: Journeys of Success’ ‘Black Excellence: Journeys of Success’ by University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School student Lynnewood Shafer will be published by New Degree Press in August 2021.
Hope and help for wrongfully incarcerated Pennsylvanians Carson Eckhard (left), Sarah Simon (center) and Natalia Rommen (right) won the President's Engagement Prize for Project HOPE. Hope and help for wrongfully incarcerated Pennsylvanians With Project HOPE, President’s Engagement Prize winners Carson Eckhard, Natalia Rommen, and Sarah Simon will address the lack of support to wrongfully incarcerated people in Philadelphia and across the state.
Penn extends terms of Education and Law deans Pam Grossman, dean of the Graduate School of Education, and Ted Ruger, dean of the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, have had their terms extended through 2023. Penn extends terms of Education and Law deans Pam Grossman, dean of the Graduate School of Education, and Ted Ruger, dean of the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, will now serve until June 30, 2023,