What fabricated languages can teach us about real ones Gareth Roberts is an associate professor of linguistics in the School of Arts & Sciences. (Image: Eric Sucar) What fabricated languages can teach us about real ones Linguist Gareth Roberts of the School of Arts & Sciences uses “alien” languages and interactive games to show how social pressures shape our communication.
Setting students up for success Economics professor Anne Duchene. Setting students up for success Microeconomics professor Anne Duchene teaches 900 first-years every fall and spring, helping fresh-out-of-high school students lay the groundwork for tackling the challenges of college coursework.
Penn prof pens guidebook for college students Building on his interest in philosophy and his years of advising undergrads, biologist Dustin Brisson has written a guidebook to help students live a better life in college and beyond. (Image: Denise Henhoffer) Penn prof pens guidebook for college students Dustin Brisson of the School of Arts & Sciences consolidated notes from his years of teaching and advising to create a guidebook for undergraduates aimed at helping them achieve success and well-being.
Penn Medicine doctor brings lifesaving tech to global conflict zones Penn Medicine’s Nahreen Ahmed (second from right) works with doctors around the world in conflict zones and resettlement areas, including Yemen, pictured above. (Image: Penn Medicine News) Penn Medicine doctor brings lifesaving tech to global conflict zones Nahreen Ahmed, a physician with Penn Medicine, has trained physicians and other care providers around the world in using ultrasound machines to assess injuries and other health concerns.
Why we need better data on faculty diversity Penn In the News Inside Higher Ed Why we need better data on faculty diversity In an Op-Ed, Laura W. Perna of the Graduate School of Education writes that institutions of higher learning need better data on faculty backgrounds, their experiences and working conditions, and inequities in measures of success. Penn awards largest one-time pay increase to doctoral students, while Temple remains in negotiations Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Penn awards largest one-time pay increase to doctoral students, while Temple remains in negotiations Penn has awarded a nearly-25% increase in its minimum pay for doctoral students, the largest one-time boost in its history, with a statement from Interim Provost Beth A. Winkelstein. New boost to Penn’s retirement savings plan New boost to Penn’s retirement savings plan Effective January 2023, Penn’s non-matching contributions will increase. James Ker and students are helping Latin live James Ker and students are helping Latin live The professor of classical studies researches new approaches to teaching the language that reflects the 21st century. Weitzman’s Daniela Fabricius on architecture, labor, and history Assistant professor of architecture Daniela Fabricius. (Image: Weitzman News) Weitzman’s Daniela Fabricius on architecture, labor, and history The architectural theorist and historian is teaching a class titled Architecture and Labor while working on two books, including “The Ethics of Calculation: Architecture and Rationalism in Postwar Germany.” New Eastern Mediterranean Gallery opens at the Penn Museum Featuring 400 objects that span a period of 4,000 years, the Penn Museum is opening a new Eastern Mediterranean Gallery, the latest step in its building transformation. New Eastern Mediterranean Gallery opens at the Penn Museum Featuring 400 objects that span a period of 4,000 years, the Penn Museum is opening its new Eastern Mediterranean Gallery, the latest step in a multi-year building transformation. Load More
Penn awards largest one-time pay increase to doctoral students, while Temple remains in negotiations Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Penn awards largest one-time pay increase to doctoral students, while Temple remains in negotiations Penn has awarded a nearly-25% increase in its minimum pay for doctoral students, the largest one-time boost in its history, with a statement from Interim Provost Beth A. Winkelstein. New boost to Penn’s retirement savings plan New boost to Penn’s retirement savings plan Effective January 2023, Penn’s non-matching contributions will increase. James Ker and students are helping Latin live James Ker and students are helping Latin live The professor of classical studies researches new approaches to teaching the language that reflects the 21st century. Weitzman’s Daniela Fabricius on architecture, labor, and history Assistant professor of architecture Daniela Fabricius. (Image: Weitzman News) Weitzman’s Daniela Fabricius on architecture, labor, and history The architectural theorist and historian is teaching a class titled Architecture and Labor while working on two books, including “The Ethics of Calculation: Architecture and Rationalism in Postwar Germany.” New Eastern Mediterranean Gallery opens at the Penn Museum Featuring 400 objects that span a period of 4,000 years, the Penn Museum is opening a new Eastern Mediterranean Gallery, the latest step in its building transformation. New Eastern Mediterranean Gallery opens at the Penn Museum Featuring 400 objects that span a period of 4,000 years, the Penn Museum is opening its new Eastern Mediterranean Gallery, the latest step in a multi-year building transformation.
New boost to Penn’s retirement savings plan New boost to Penn’s retirement savings plan Effective January 2023, Penn’s non-matching contributions will increase.
James Ker and students are helping Latin live James Ker and students are helping Latin live The professor of classical studies researches new approaches to teaching the language that reflects the 21st century.
Weitzman’s Daniela Fabricius on architecture, labor, and history Assistant professor of architecture Daniela Fabricius. (Image: Weitzman News) Weitzman’s Daniela Fabricius on architecture, labor, and history The architectural theorist and historian is teaching a class titled Architecture and Labor while working on two books, including “The Ethics of Calculation: Architecture and Rationalism in Postwar Germany.”
New Eastern Mediterranean Gallery opens at the Penn Museum Featuring 400 objects that span a period of 4,000 years, the Penn Museum is opening a new Eastern Mediterranean Gallery, the latest step in its building transformation. New Eastern Mediterranean Gallery opens at the Penn Museum Featuring 400 objects that span a period of 4,000 years, the Penn Museum is opening its new Eastern Mediterranean Gallery, the latest step in a multi-year building transformation.