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History
Tuskegee-Penn partnership advances Black preservation
Tuskegee-Penn partnership advances Black preservation
Architecture students at Tuskegee University are studying historic preservation through explorations of buildings on and near the historic HBCU campus, in part through a collaboration with the Weitzman School of Design.
Jewish history scholar talks antisemitism in today’s world
Jewish history scholar talks antisemitism in today’s world
Historian Beth S. Wenger discusses the history of modern antisemitism, its effect on the Jewish people, antisemitism on the right and left, Kanye West, Kyrie Irving, criticism of Israel, and the history of Jewish people in America.
Going beyond the binary in historical explorations of sex and gender
Going beyond the binary in historical explorations of sex and gender
Beans Velocci of the School of Arts & Sciences explores how sex and gender have been shaped and categorized through history—and the consequences of those constructions taking on the guise of scientific and medical fact.
Brazil’s presidential election
Brazil’s presidential election
Three experts share their thoughts on Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva’s defeat of right-wing incumbent Jair Bolsonaro, and what it means for Latin America’s largest democracy.
At risk of persecution, scholars continue research at Penn
At risk of persecution, scholars continue research at Penn
The recently launched At-Risk Scholars Program has enabled two people—an art historian and economist—to escape persecution and danger with a period of residence at the University.
From ‘the United States are’ to ‘the United States is’
From ‘the United States are’ to ‘the United States is’
Political scientist Melissa M. Lee on how the linguistic shift from plural to singular demonstrates the evolution of sovereign authority in the U.S.
The history of abortion access in the U.S.
The history of abortion access in the U.S.
Following the Dobbs v. Jackson decision issued by the U.S. Supreme Court in June, overruling Roe v. Wade’s established right to an abortion, Penn professors describe the history that led to this moment.
A modern history of ancient trees, through the lens of climate change
A modern history of ancient trees, through the lens of climate change
Historian Jared Farmer discusses his new book, “Elderflora,” looking at why humans have no trouble looking at the ancient past but can’t seem to envision the deep future, and what trees can teach us.
The television and the President
The television and the President
On Oct. 5 1947, Harry Truman delivered the first televised presidential speech. Communications expert David Eisenhower looks at the history of politics and media and the significance of this moment 75 years later.
A hub for scholarship on ethnicity, race, and immigration
A hub for scholarship on ethnicity, race, and immigration
The Center for the Study of Ethnicity, Race, and Immigration brings together undergraduates, graduates, and faculty across the University to build connections and enhance and fund research.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Affirmative action is about diversity. But campuses won’t allow diverse opinions about it
In an Op-Ed, Jonathan Zimmerman of the Graduate School of Education urges universities to encourage open and honest dialogues about affirmative action.
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Education Week
Is a comprehensive U.S. history course still possible? Scholars weigh in
On a panel, Mia Bay of the School of Arts & Sciences says that the stark difference in narratives between American and African American history can raise significant societal questions for students.
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Reuters
A year after trading scandal, Fed is again under ethics spotlight
Peter Conti-Brown of the Wharton School comments on the lax oversight of regional Fed banks, while Kaleb Nygaard of the School of Arts & Sciences notes the strides made by the Federal Reserve in tightening ethical standards.
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Axios
The push to protect ancient trees—and the knowledge they contain
Jared Farmer of the School of Arts & Sciences chronicles the background and science behind ancient trees in his new book, “Elderflora: A Modern History of Ancient Trees.”
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Forbes
Book review: Elderflora: A modern history of ancient trees
A book review examines “Elderflora,” the new book on Earth’s oldest living trees by Jared Farmer of the School of Arts & Sciences.
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Chicago Tribune
Jed Esty: Liz Truss’ stormy reign has lessons for the U.S. on how not to be an aging superpower
In an Op-Ed, Jed Esty of the School of Arts & Sciences examines how the U.K.’s “aging superpower syndrome” is already beginning to fossilize American political culture.
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