Side Gigs for Good, part three 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.
In memoriam: Penn remembers those who passed in 2019 In memoriam: Penn remembers those who passed in 2019 Penn professors and faculty reflect on the giants in art, academia, and beyond who left us this year.
Prince of the Quakers Prince of the Quakers The senior defensive lineman discusses his playing days as a Quaker, becoming a smarter football player, his favorite memories, and his ultimate goal of becoming a doctor.
Engaging Minds showcases best part of Penn in New York Engaging Minds showcases best part of Penn in New York Penn Alumni’s Dec. 14 event featured a trio of impressive faculty: Michael Weisberg, Sarah J. Jackson, and Duncan Watts.
Equal health care for all: A philosopher’s answer to a political question Equal health care for all: A philosopher’s answer to a political question Wharton’s Robert Hughes discusses his research paper titled, “Egalitarian Provision of Necessary Medical Treatment,” comparing health care systems in the U.K., Canada, and Australia.
University of Pennsylvania announces $10M gift from alumni Mindy and Jon Gray to support first generation students from NYC During a study break, President Amy Gutmann and Jon and Mindy Gray congratulate the first cohort of student scholars in the Penn First Plus program that the Grays’ gift is supporting. (Image: Daniel Burke) University of Pennsylvania announces $10M gift from alumni Mindy and Jon Gray to support first generation students from NYC The gift from 1992 Penn graduates, Mindy and Jon Gray, supports undergraduate financial aid for students from New York City, and the Penn First Plus program for students who are low income and/or the first in their families to attend college.
How we can put civility back into civic engagement How we can put civility back into civic engagement Katherina Rosqueta and Conor Carroll from Penn’s Center for High Impact Philanthropy and Harris Sokoloff from Penn’s Graduate School of Education discuss a new guide to strengthening democracy
Penn has three new Schwarzman Scholars Penn’s new Schwarzman Scholars are senior Andrew Howard (left), master’s student Zinan Chen (center), and 2017 graduate Malik Abdul Majeed. Penn has three new Schwarzman Scholars A University of Pennsylvania senior, a master's student, and an alumnus were chosen to receive the Schwarzman Scholarship, which funds a one-year master’s degree in global affairs at Tsinghua University in Beijing.
Behind the mask with Ava Rosati Behind the mask with Ava Rosati The senior goalkeeper, who recently concluded her collegiate field hockey career, chats about her competitive nature, her sister’s influence, why goalies need a short memory, and her plans for the future.
How companies like the NBA could benefit from ‘corporate diplomacy’ Q&A How companies like the NBA could benefit from ‘corporate diplomacy’ In a Q&A, Professor of Manaement Witold Henisz explains how recent controversies involving the NBA and Activision-Blizzard can be prevented through increased focus on corporate diplomacy.