Educational leaders examine the ‘University of the Future’ The summit addressed how higher education must address the needs of a changing economy. Photo: Katherine Veri, Veri Productions Educational leaders examine the ‘University of the Future’ “Beyond the Walls: The University of the Future” brought scholars, administrators, and technology experts together to discuss the future of higher education and the disruption of the traditional “brick and mortar” college campus.
Sara Bachman named dean of Penn School of Social Policy & Practice Sara Bachman named dean of Penn School of Social Policy & Practice Bachman, an acclaimed scholar, epidemiologist and expert in social welfare policy, will lead the school beginning January 1st.
Social work students help refugees in Europe Photo: School of Social Policy & Practice Social work students help refugees in Europe Doctoral students from the School of Social Policy & Practice shared their expertise with leaders at an NGO that provides trauma-informed services for refugees in Athens.
To improve online information about violence and abuse, one group turned to Wikipedia A project spearheaded by the Ortner Center updated more than 50 Wikipedia entries on subjects ranging from “sexual assault in the military” to “female genital mutilation” with the latest research from faculty affiliated with the Center. The group will continue to update the entries periodically to incorporate new papers. To improve online information about violence and abuse, one group turned to Wikipedia Three undergrads and a recent alum, working with the Ortner Center’s Susan B. Sorenson, added the latest scientific research to more than 50 entries.
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.
May graduate brings research experience, lessons to India May graduate brings research experience, lessons to India The Fulbright English Teaching Assistant grant recipient will bring his multicultural approach to teaching English to the Vivekananda School Dehradun.
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.
Three years on: A look at the Penn Wharton China Center Three years on: A look at the Penn Wharton China Center The impact of the Beijing-based center and research fund has been far-reaching on campus and in China.
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.
Sorenson talks gun violence prevention at March for Science Researcher Susan B. Sorenson spoke about gun violence prevention at the second annual March for Science, which took place in D.C. on Saturday, April 14, 2018. (Photo: Jay Blakesberg/March for Science) Sorenson talks gun violence prevention at March for Science At the second annual March for Science in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, April 14, Susan B. Sorenson of the School of Social Policy and Practice spoke about gun violence prevention.