World’s first electronic computer born at University of Pennsylvania
The world’s first computer was born at Penn, with comments from Dean Vijay Kumar and Paul Schafer of the School of Engineering and Applied Science.
Why busy is the new burnout and how to improve productivity at work
According to a study from the Wharton School, when companies provide clarity of purpose and also foster camaraderie, they see better stock market and financial performance.
‘Exhibiting Resilience’: Tribal consultation brings modern vision to new museum gallery
The Penn Museum’s new exhibit, “Native North America Gallery: Rooted in Resilience, Resisting Erasure,” is highlighted.
A new social media platform creates buzz—but it’s just for AI bots
Ethan Mollick of the Wharton School discusses Moltbook, a platform for AI agents to talk to other AI agents.
Penn GSE doctoral student Estefanie Aguilar Padilla conducting fieldwork at a community college.
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Why students leave community college
Dorothy E. Roberts, George A. Weiss University Professor of Africana Studies, Law, and Sociology & Raymond Pace and Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander Professor of Civil Rights.
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Dorothy Roberts’ memoir on interracial families in America
Dr. Paul Cobb, center, looks on as students and library staff examine rare versions of “One Thousand and One Nights” in the Lea Library.
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Exploring ‘One Thousand and One Nights’
Penn Nursing team awarded grant to pioneer ‘zero separation‘ for newborns with congenital heart disease
How social media is shaping a Texas Senate race
Pinar Yildirim of the Wharton School comments on how social media platforms can help political candidates raise money and test messaging.
The most controversial Super Bowl ad of 2025 is back for more
Americus Reed of the Wharton School comments on Super Bowl ads normalizing the use of weight-loss drugs.