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To improve online information about violence and abuse, one group turned to Wikipedia
A project spearheaded by the Ortner Center updated 50 Wikipedia entries about domestic violence and assault.

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.

Michele W. Berger

Brush gift supports women’s soccer
Penn women's soccer Brush

Brush gift supports women’s soccer

A $1.5 million gift from Athletic Overseer David M. Brush and his wife Karen provides financial support to the women’s soccer program and its head coach.

Penn Today Staff

Sixers owner Josh Harris donates $1M to Penn wrestling

Sixers owner Josh Harris donates $1M to Penn wrestling

Philadelphia 76ers managing partner and former Penn wrestler Josh Harris, who graduated from Wharton Business School in 1986, has donated $1 million to the Quakers wrestling program, allotted over five years to an assistant coaching endowment and facility renovations.

Through Penn wrestling gift, Harris highlights important experience

Through Penn wrestling gift, Harris highlights important experience

“There are a lot of things that are important to me,” says Josh Harris, managing partner of the Philadelphia 76ers and a member of a three-generation Penn family. “First of all, there’s the University of Pennsylvania. Then, to be able to support the team you wrestled for, it’s really our pleasure.” Harris' $1 million gift will fund coaching and operational costs for Penn's wrestling team.