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Penn in Latin America and the Caribbean showcases University scholarship
The interior main room of Perry World House, where conference attendees listen to a presentation

The 7th Penn in Latin America and the Caribbean (PLAC) conference, organized by an interdisciplinary group of faculty, staff, and students, showcased public and community engaged scholarship across the region and its diaspora.

(Image: Janeth Zaldivar)

Penn in Latin America and the Caribbean showcases University scholarship

The seventh Penn in Latin America and the Caribbean conference centered on the theme of “Public and Community Engaged Scholarship in Latin America, the Caribbean, and Its Diaspora.”

Kristina García

Restoring the public purpose of America’s urban universities
Two college students lean over a table to talk with elementary school students

Penn students and district staff with students at Lea Elementary.

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Restoring the public purpose of America’s urban universities

A new Netter Center white paper written in collaboration with eight universities highlights mutually beneficial university-community partnerships.

Kristina García

2024 Sachs awardees
Stylized speakers and a blue silhouette of a person.

Justin Gotzis of University Life received an award from The Sachs Program for Arts Innovation to develop Puck, a sculptural speaker system that reflects on the Freetekno movement.

(Image: Justin Gotzis)

2024 Sachs awardees

At a reception on April 30, The Sachs Program for Arts Innovation recognized the 21 projects awarded grants for the 2023-24 cycle, totaling $210,000 in support.
The multifaceted Mya Gordon
Mya Gordon stands on the walkway near the Bio Pond with hands in her pockets

Mia Gordon at the Bio Pond.

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The multifaceted Mya Gordon

With a passion for community engagement, Mya Gordon balances her drive with hobbies, friends, and finding beauty in imperfection.

Kristina García

Who, What, Why: Ariana Jimenez and the High School Voter Project
high School and college students pour decant colorful bottles of shampoo and shower gel to make hygiene kits for students

To work on providing basic care for classmates, the Sayre students decided to provide easy access to hygiene products—deodorant, shampoo, bodywash, lip balm, tampons, and pads—to their peers.

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Who, What, Why: Ariana Jimenez and the High School Voter Project

As part of a student-run, nonpartisan, Netter Center initiative, Ariana Jimenez focuses on youth voter registration, civic engagement, and education in West Philadelphia.

Kristina García