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To catch and contain COVID-19, testing is step one

Penn Medicine is partnering with sites around the city to offer COVID testing, contributing to 9% of all testing in the state.

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Wharton alumni create podcast about life after military service

Ben Murray and Matt DeVivo launched “Thank You, Now What?” to share veterans’ stories about transitioning to civilian life.

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Penn Libraries releases its strategic plan through 2025

After an 18-month process that entailed gathering and synthesizing information from the Penn community and beyond, the Penn Libraries has released a strategic plan to guide its work through 2025.

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Law students spearhead pro bono projects for pandemic relief

From connecting small businesses with loans to helping Philadelphians navigate unemployment and housing insecurity, students at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School are working to get people the help they need.

At the Clyde Barker Transplant House, respite and comfort food for the soul

A partnership between the Clyde F. Barker Penn Transplant House and the Walnut Hill College culinary school gives transplant patients and their families hearty meals and much-needed comfort from the West Philadelphia community.

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At the intersection of water, equity, and climate change

The Water Center at Penn is collaborating to help guide community decisions to build capacity in water infrastructure.

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A role model for the changing face of science

Jennifer Stimpson, a chemist, teacher, and recent alumna of the Graduate School of Education’s mid-career program, was named an IF/THEN ambassador. The initiative aims to empower women in STEM to inspire the next generation of learners.

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Talking to your kids about the election

Penn GSE’s Caroline Watts offers advice on how to realistically support children during uncertainty. “Don't try to pretend there isn’t uncertainty in the country,” she says. “Be reassuring. No matter what is happening in the outside world, you will take care of the family.”

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How the Africana Studies Summer Institute went virtual

The 2020 Africana Summer Institute adopted a new vision, working to prepare freshmen for a virtual life at Penn.

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Law students at the forefront of election protection efforts in Pennsylvania

As a long and contentious campaign season enters its final days, University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School students are volunteering their time and skills to ensure the integrity of the 2020 presidential election.

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