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The Fed explained: What it does and why it matters
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The Fed explained: What it does and why it matters

Former Philadelphia Fed President Patrick Harker and financial historian Peter Conti-Brown, both Wharton professors, unpack the central bank’s origins, its unusual structure, and the quiet ways it shapes the economy

4 min. read

Want to succeed in academia? Build a network beyond your co-authors

Want to succeed in academia? Build a network beyond your co-authors

Researchers at the Annenberg School for Communication have analyzed the “thank you” notes in 129,750 political science journal articles and find that informal connections between authors are more predictive of higher productivity and impact than formal connections.

Hailey Reissman

2 min. read

Awards and accolades for faculty and graduate students
College Green in spring.

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Awards and accolades for faculty and graduate students

A roundup of the latest awards and honors for several faculty members and graduate students across various Penn Schools.

Penn Today Staff

2 min. read

Specialized RNA molecules could counter ALS neurodegeneration
Microscopic view of mRNA

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Specialized RNA molecules could counter ALS neurodegeneration

Researchers at Penn Medicine have discovered short RNA chaperones that bind to the primary target of ALS, restore its function, and protect motor neurons in a preclinical model, pointing toward a new RNA-based therapeutic strategy.

From Penn Medicine News

2 min. read

Equipping students and nonprofits for impact
ChiaKo Hung.

ChiaKo Hung is an assistant professor at Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice.

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Equipping students and nonprofits for impact

SP2’s ChiaKo Hung researches nonprofit financial management and philanthropy, and equips his students with the practical skills necessary to apply to the social sector.

2 min. read

Three from Penn elected to the American Philosophical Society
Ezekiel Emanuel, Liz Magill, and Sophia Rosenfeld

Penn faculty members Ezekiel J. Emanuel, Elizabeth Magill, and Sophia Rosenfeld have been elected to the American Philosophical Society.

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Three from Penn elected to the American Philosophical Society

Ezekiel Emanuel, Liz Magill, and Sophia Rosenfeld have been recognized for extraordinary achievements in their fields.

3 min. read

Bringing hope to uterine health patients

Bringing hope to uterine health patients

Physician-scientist Kate O’Neill directs innovative research that helps people suffering from infertility, endometriosis, and other issues build families and have excellent quality-of-life.

1 min. read