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Yphtach Lelkes awarded 2025 Andrew Carnegie Fellowship

Yphtach Lelkes awarded 2025 Andrew Carnegie Fellowship

The Annenberg School for Communication associate professor will study how political hostility is shaped in an overloaded information environment. His research focuses on Lelkes the structure, dynamics, and causes of political attitudes, with a particular emphasis on polarization and American politics.

Yes, wearing socks to bed may help you sleep better
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Yes, wearing socks to bed may help you sleep better

Indira Gurubhagavatula of the Perelman School of Medicine says that wearing socks to warm up one’s feet can cause core body temperature to drop, signaling the brain to prepare for sleep.

The intersection of storytelling and social work
Jacqueline Corcoran and her book cover, What do Social Workers Do All Day?

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The intersection of storytelling and social work

A new book edited by School of Social Policy & Practice professor Jacqueline Corcoran highlights the day-to-day reality of social work through social workers detailing their experiences in the style of creative nonfiction.

From the School of Social Policy & Practice

Penn lends support to Rebuilding Together Philadelphia effort repairing 11 local homes in two days
Volunteers smiling and carrying tools and supplies during the block build event.

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Penn lends support to Rebuilding Together Philadelphia effort repairing 11 local homes in two days

Marking a milestone block build, 70 Penn volunteers combined forces with Rebuilding Together Philadelphia, a nonprofit with roots at the University, to revitalize owner-occupied houses in the West Philadelphia community. The momentous two-day event involved a block build and speaking program—with a local homeowner sharing a heartfelt message.
Fine art and design using artificial intelligence
Jessica Mach standing outside with her arm resting on a low brick wall

Mach is majoring in psychology and design in the College of Arts and Sciences. 

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Fine art and design using artificial intelligence

Through the design course Artificial Intelligence in Art, second-year Jessica Mach has discovered AI's potential through creating several projects, including a video story and an interactive game.

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Marcia Chatelain and Matthew Levendusky named 2025 Guggenheim Fellows  
Marcia Chatelain and Matthew Levendusky headshots

Marcia Chatelain and Matthew Levendusky of the School of Arts & Sciences each have been awarded a 2025 Guggenheim Fellowship.

(Images: Courtesy of Marcia Chatelain and Matthew Levendusky)

Marcia Chatelain and Matthew Levendusky named 2025 Guggenheim Fellows  

Marcia Chatelain and Matthew Levendusky of the School of Arts & Sciences each have been awarded a 2025 Guggenheim Fellowship.

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