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Three from Penn elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Three from Penn elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Vice Provost for Faculty Anita Allen of the Law School and the School of Arts and Sciences, Daniel Rader of the Perelman School of Medicine, and Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein of Perry World House join a group recognized for their world-class leadership and expertise.
Men’s lacrosse wins first Ivy title in 31 years
Men’s lacrosse wins first Ivy title in 31 years
The Quakers beat Harvard 26-13 on Saturday in Massachusetts, tying the school record for most goals scored in a game.
Penn President Amy Gutmann to receive PA Society’s Gold Medal
Penn President Amy Gutmann to receive PA Society’s Gold Medal
The Pennsylvania Society will award its coveted Gold Medal for Distinguished Achievement this December to President Amy Gutmann, PA Society President Robert J. Ciaruffoli Jr. announced today.
Safe haven
Safe haven
Senior Brendan Taliaferro receives the President’s Engagement Prize for a project to provide housing and support for homeless LGBTQ youth in Philadelphia.
Two undergrads named Truman Scholars
Two undergrads named Truman Scholars
Louis Lin and Ángel Ortiz-Siberón, have received Harry S. Truman Scholarships, a merit-based award of as much as $30,000 for graduate or professional school to prepare for careers in government or public service.
Four Penn faculty receive Guggenheim fellowships
Four Penn faculty receive Guggenheim fellowships
Four Penn faculty were named 2019 Guggenheim Fe
Class of 2019 President’s Engagement and Innovation Prize winners announced at Penn
Class of 2019 President’s Engagement and Innovation Prize winners announced at Penn
The President’s Engagement Prize and President’s Innovation Prize empower Penn students to design and undertake post-graduation projects that make a positive, lasting difference in the world.
Quakers dominate Big 5 awards
Quakers dominate Big 5 awards
The women’s basketball team picked up Coach of the Year, Player of the Year, Most Improved Player, and three All-Big 5 honors.
Penn junior Christina Steele named Beinecke Scholar
Penn junior Christina Steele named Beinecke Scholar
Penn junior Christina Steele has been awarded a Beinecke Scholarship to pursue her graduate education. She is the 12th Beinecke Scholar from Penn since the award was first given in 1975.
Hernandez chosen as Ivy Rookie of the Week
Hernandez chosen as Ivy Rookie of the Week
The freshman and designated hitter was 10-18 with five runs and seven RBIs over four games.
In the News
WHYY (Philadelphia)
Storyshares seeks to raise reading levels of forgotten tweens, teens and adults
John Gamba of the Graduate School of Education served as the Storyshares literary hub’s strategy and research mentor at the 2023 Milken-Penn GSE Education Business Plan Competition.
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CBS News
The mRNA miracle workers
Nobel laureates Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman of the Perelman School of Medicine appear on “Sunday Morning” to discuss their careers, their mRNA research, and the COVID-19 vaccines.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
The Franklin Institute honors nine scientists and engineers on its 200th anniversary
Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman of the Perelman School of Medicine are noted for receiving awards from the Franklin Institute and subsequently being honored with a Nobel Prize.
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Boston Globe
You should still get the COVID-19 vaccine. The Nobel Prize winner who helped discover it explains why
Drew Weissman of the Perelman School of Medicine, who won the Nobel Prize along with Katalin Karikó, discusses the backlash against vaccinations and whether to receive the latest COVID vaccine.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Princeton and Penn scientists win Philly award for their climate change work
Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences has won the 2023 John Scott Award for his work to address climate change.
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WHP-TV (Harrisburg)
Pa. research will study environmental factors’ effects on children
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