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Side Gigs for Good, part three
Two people sitting on an L-shaped couch amidst four pillows. The one on the right is holding a clipboard.

Altagracia Felix (right) is a financial coordinator for the Annenberg School for Communication, but she also has a side gig as a money coach. Her aim is to help “disrupt the cycle of poverty and struggle,” she says. (Image: Courtesy of Altagracia Felix)

Side Gigs for Good, part three

The final 2019 installment in our series highlighting impactful work Penn faculty and staff do.

Katherine Unger Baillie , Michele W. Berger

The fight for global health equity
Blood being drawn in a clinic

The fight for global health equity

In her book, “Global Health Justice and Governance,” Jennifer Prah Ruger of the School of Social Policy & Practice advocates “human flourishing” as a target for global health equity.
A philanthropic approach to strengthening democracy
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A philanthropic approach to strengthening democracy

To counter hyperpartisanship and government gridlock in the United States, the Center for High Impact Philanthropy’s latest guide points to increasing civic engagement and reinvigorating local media.

Michele W. Berger , Kelly Andrews

For incarcerated women, From Cell to Home offers a second chance
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For incarcerated women, From Cell to Home offers a second chance

The program, run by the Ortner Center’s Kathleen M. Brown with support from Penn student volunteers and the Quattrone Center, works to secure the release of reformed prisoners serving life sentences.

Michele W. Berger

Survey examines emergency department management of deliberate self-harm
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Survey examines emergency department management of deliberate self-harm

SP2’s Steven Marcus’ new study examines how routinely emergency room staff members properly provide help to individuals who present for self-harm, and how to improve emergency care for high-risk patients.

Penn Today Staff

Bush on public service: ‘Don’t be cynical about it’
Two people seated on stage Former Florida Governor and Presidential Professor of Practice Jeb Bush with Fels Institute Director Matthew Levendusky on April 25.

Bush on public service: ‘Don’t be cynical about it’

During a conversation with Presidential Professor of Practice and former Florida Governor Jeb Bush, hosted by the Fels Institute of Government, Bush remarked on politics, public service, and policy.
Cohort of PIP/PEP winners celebrate at luncheon
Amy Gutmann standing with winners of the PIP and PEP 2019 prizes.

Penn President Amy Gutmann with the winners of the 2019 Presidential Engagement Prize and Presidential Innovation Prize

Cohort of PIP/PEP winners celebrate at luncheon

Nine students received handcrafted certificates at the annual luncheon, held May 3, that recognizes the work of graduating seniors awarded the President’s Engagement and Innovation prizes.