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A lesson in grit from Angela Duckworth
angela duckworth in huntsman hall Angela Duckworth has been studying grit for 15 years, including as part of her doctoral work at Penn. In each class session of her new course on the subject, running for just the second time this semester, students experience an interactive section, a lecture, and a conversation with a gritty person, including Penn President Amy Gutmann, retired Yankee Alex Rodriguez, and celebrity chef David Chang, among others.

A lesson in grit from Angela Duckworth

Her new Grit Lab course, part of the Paideia Program, teaches Penn undergrads how to develop more passion and perseverance for long-term goals.

Michele W. Berger

Election Day 2020 at Penn
plane pulling sign that reads "Vote Today!"

Election Day 2020 at Penn

In a year beset by challenges, Penn is still showing up to vote.

Lauren Hertzler

Roberto Gonzales appointed Penn Integrates Knowledge University Professor
Roberto Gonzalez

Roberto Gonzales appointed Penn Integrates Knowledge University Professor

The world-renowned scholar of the lives of immigrants in the United States, will be the Richard Perry University Professor, with joint appointments in the Department of Sociology of the School of Arts & Sciences and in the Graduate School of Education.
Down to the wire with Penn Leads the Vote
Students meet virtually on BlueJeans with Pritchett and Gutmann

Down to the wire with Penn Leads the Vote

The student organization’s leaders reflect on a whirlwind of a semester and provide helpful tips for voters on Election Day.

Lauren Hertzler

After more than 40 years, Almanac’s dedicated leader to retire
Gutmann Miller and Mitchell at Employee Recognition event

After more than 40 years, Almanac’s dedicated leader to retire

Marguerite Miller reflects on her long tenure at Penn, reminiscing on a time of running the publication before voicemail messages, before computers, and before the internet existed.

Lauren Hertzler