Robert and Jane Toll Foundation makes $50 million gift to Penn Law Robert and Jane Toll Foundation makes $50 million gift to Penn Law The gift will expand the Toll Public Interest Scholars and Fellows Program, doubling the number of public interest graduates in the coming decade through a combination of full and partial tuition scholarships.
Novel canine scent detection program may help battle spotted lanternfly Novel canine scent detection program may help battle spotted lanternfly The launch of Penn Vet's training program comes at a critical time for spotted lanternfly management in Pennsylvania. Beyond causing severe damage to trees and the insect poses a significant threat to state agriculture.
Penn Medicine and others to launch innovative health care collaboration in West Philadelphia Penn Medicine and others to launch innovative health care collaboration in West Philadelphia Penn Medicine, Public Health Management Corporation, Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic and Independence Blue Cross join together to transform Mercy Catholic Medical Center campus in an innovative partnership to care for the West Philadelphia community.
Penn joins Public Interest Technology University Network Penn joins Public Interest Technology University Network As a member of PIT-UN, Penn deepens its investment in STEM training for the public good.
‘Motivated to vote’ I Voted Today! stickers convey the excitement and enthusiasm of Penn students. ‘Motivated to vote’ Co-directors Eva Gonzalez and Harrison Feinman of Penn Leads the Vote push for 100% student voter registration in the Year of Civic Engagement.
Can Galápagos businesses be eco-friendly and profitable at once? Can Galápagos businesses be eco-friendly and profitable at once? In an effort to try for this, a group of Penn undergrads led by doctoral student Jesse Hamilton partnered with five small enterprises on the islands. Even amidst a global pandemic and local civil unrest, the pilot was a success.
Finding faith and fellowship in recovery True Light founder Tracey Long forms close bonds of support with the women in the Kensington Recovery House. (Image: Penn Medicine) Finding faith and fellowship in recovery True Light Recovery helps women who have survived sexual exploitation, abuse, or addiction, by providing them with a safe place to pursue sobriety and a healthy, holistic lifestyle.
Criminal Defense Clinic students protect the rights of the accused Criminal Defense Clinic students protect the rights of the accused Penn Law’s Criminal Defense Clinic, taught by experienced practicing attorneys at the Defender Association of Philadelphia gives students the opportunity to represent clients who have no legal resources.
A new editor at Penn Press begins in unprecedented times Image: Rich Lillas A new editor at Penn Press begins in unprecedented times New leadership—plus the pandemic and protests—are fueling change at the venerable Penn Press.
Chaz Howard finds common ground in the face of division Chaz Howard finds common ground in the face of division The University chaplain, vice president for social equity and community, and head of the University’s recently announced Projects for Progress sees hope in the face of activism invigorated by nationwide racial justice protests.