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New Penn mentorship program focuses on shaping Black doctors

Master’s student Dennis Mashindi of the Perelman School of Medicine discusses the Hinkson Holloway program, a collaboration between PSOM and the College of Physicians to mentor young Black men who want to pursue a career in medicine.

A band seated on stools performs to a small audience in WXPN’s studio.

WXPN’s Black Opry Residency reclaims Americana as the inclusive genre it can be

In collaboration with Black Opry, WXPN invited six Black Americana musicians to participate in a week-long residency in Philadelphia.

Shaping policy to measure and improve equity in health care systems

Small changes in health care processes can make profound shifts in equity and inclusion. Those steps matter not just for gender and LGBTQ equity and inclusion, but in equity for patients of all racial and cultural backgrounds.

How gross inequalities in institutional wealth distort the higher education ecosystem and shortchange the vast majority of middle- and lower-income undergraduates

Penn is noted for its pledge to contribute $100 million over 10 years to renovate decrepit Philadelphia schools, potentially assisting a more diverse student body.

How one New Orleans charter school has expanded student access to college courses

Abramson Sci Academy in New Orleans is offering personal finance classes to high schoolers, taught by Wharton School professors.

Four students dig a hole in a garden at Hamilton School in Philadelphia.

Green solutions are transforming a West Philadelphia grade school

With support from grants and the Netter Center, the Andrew Hamilton School in Cobbs Creek is now home to a food forest and a thriving garden, providing healthy produce, green space, stormwater management, and educational opportunities.

Penn launches therapy dog program to assist America’s heroes

Paula Crawford-Gamble of Penn Medicine has spearheaded a partnership with nonprofit Warrior Canine Connection to provide military veterans with therapy dogs.

A real art project at Quinta Brunson’s former school in West Philly mirrors the ‘Abbott Elementary’ Mural Arts episode

Thanks to the Netter Center for Community Partnerships, Shira Walinsky of the Weitzman School of Design designed and created a mural at West Philly’s Andrew Hamilton Elementary with help from volunteers and Penn students.

Praveen Kosuri (standing) talks with four students at desktop computers.

Gittis Legal Clinics bring experiential education with impact

Penn Carey Law’s teaching law firm provide second-and third-year students with real-world experience through pro bono legal services.

Philadelphia’s College of Physicians starts mentorship program for young Black men who want to become doctors

The Hinkson Holloway Mentorship Program, a collaboration between the Perelman School of Medicine and the College of Physicians, will serve as a pipeline for new Black male doctors in Philadelphia.

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