New student-created journal offers window to Middle East, North Africa New student-created journal offers window to Middle East, North Africa Sophomore Laila Shadid and junior Zeynep Karadeniz, both in the College of Arts and Sciences, share a passion for understanding the Middle East—a passion that is now on display in “Fenjan.”
Kellie Jurado on bringing more inclusion and diversity to medicine Kellie Jurado on bringing more inclusion and diversity to medicine The Presidential Assistant Professor in microbiology runs the Jurado lab, which studies emerging virus pathogenesis and immunology, while leading and supporting equity and justice initiatives.
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.
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.
Facing mounting pressure, ICE rescinds visa rule Facing mounting pressure, ICE rescinds visa rule Amid mounting pressure from colleges and universities, including Penn, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has revoked a controversial policy affecting international students with F-1 visas.
Penn submits amicus brief in support of international students with F-1 visas Penn submits amicus brief in support of international students with F-1 visas The brief, signed by Penn and 58 other schools, was filed in support of the case brought last week by Harvard and MIT against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
A year of growth A year of growth Penn Today reflects on the 2019-2020 academic year with its new Year in Review video.
Penn establishes center to accelerate coronavirus research Penn establishes center to accelerate coronavirus research The Center for Research on Coronaviruses and Other Emerging Pathogens aims to advance research efforts and support development of new therapies and vaccines.
At drive-through testing sites, Penn providers on the front lines of a pandemic At drive-through testing sites, Penn providers on the front lines of a pandemic Penn Medicine physicians, nurses, and advanced practice providers have rapidly mobilized to transform a parking lot in West Philadelphia into a COVID-19 testing site.