Kimberly St. Julian-Varnon on the war in Ukraine Kimberly St. Julian-Varnon, Ph.D. student in history. (Image: OMNIA) Kimberly St. Julian-Varnon on the war in Ukraine The Ph.D. student in history, and former resident of Ukraine discusses the nation, how things got to this point, and what’s being overlooked in the discussion about the war.
Solidarity walk for Ukraine The organizers played a recording of the Ukrainian national anthem to conclude the event. Many participants joined in, singing. Solidarity walk for Ukraine More than 100 members of the University community joined a student-led walk in support of Ukraine, rallying awareness and calling for action.
Hostility among friends can come from surprising places Hostility among friends can come from surprising places Sherelle Ferguson, and Annette Lareau, Edmund J. and Louise W. Kahn Professor in the Social Sciences, find that “hostile ignorance” can come from surprising places.
Russia’s attack on Ukraine, through the lens of history People walk through the National Museum of the History of Ukraine in the Second World War in Kyiv in 2022. (Image: STR/NurPhoto via AP Images) Q&A Russia’s attack on Ukraine, through the lens of history Historian Benjamin Nathans offers background on Putin’s use of history in justifying his war in Ukraine
Interaction with lung cells transforms asbestos particles Interaction with lung cells transforms asbestos particles To better understand what happens once asbestos enters a human body, researchers in the School of Arts & Sciences took a nanoscale look at the mineral.
Putin’s motivation behind the attack on Ukraine Russia launched a wide-ranging attack on Ukraine on Thursday, hitting cities and bases with airstrikes or shelling, as civilians piled into trains and cars to flee. (Image: AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) Q&A Putin’s motivation behind the attack on Ukraine In a Q&A with Penn Today, Michael C. Horowitz, director of Perry World House, provides insight into Putin’s motivations, nuclear threats, and expansionist views.
Black histories and Black futures Homepage image: Chinaza Okonkwo of Los Angeles was one of 65 students enrolled in the 2018 Africana Studies Summer Institute, now in its 36th year. The Institute is one of the hallmarks of the Africana Studies Department. Black histories and Black futures Professors and students reflect on 50 years of Black studies at Penn.
Grace Choi aims to redefine food insecurity on college campuses Grace Choi. (Image: OMNIA) Grace Choi aims to redefine food insecurity on college campuses It’s hard for college students to find time to cook or prioritize eating well, says Choi. She has found that although many researchers connect students’ socioeconomic statuses to their eating habits, almost none gauge what dining options students had access to in the first place, or what factors drive their food choices.
A Paideia fellow finds a community for research and connection Celia Kreth reading papers at The Madison County Record in Huntsville, AR, where original papers from 1957 are archived. A Paideia fellow finds a community for research and connection For Celia Kreth, a junior in the School of Arts & Sciences, the SNF Paideia Fellows Program allows for a holistic, hands-on approach to her education.
Penn receives momentous gift to support Korean studies, neurovascular surgery, and the Wharton School Penn alum James Joo-Jin Kim. Penn receives momentous gift to support Korean studies, neurovascular surgery, and the Wharton School The $25 million gift from James Joo-Jin Kim and Agnes Kim, and the James and Agnes Kim Family Foundation will support a range of initiatives at Penn, including the James Joo-Jin Kim Center for Korean Studies in the School of Arts & Sciences.