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Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences
Recording oral histories in rural Uganda
Recording oral histories in rural Uganda
As part of the Penn Global Seminar, Global Jewish Communities, 15 students traveled to rural Uganda in January to film oral histories that will become part of the Shoah Foundation archive.
The story of the famed Salt Lake Tabernacle Organ
The story of the famed Salt Lake Tabernacle Organ
A new book from historian Jared Farmer traces the legacy of music and media in the LDS Church.
How a ‘conspiracy mindset’ promotes acceptance of vaccine misinformation, and how to counter it
How a ‘conspiracy mindset’ promotes acceptance of vaccine misinformation, and how to counter it
A new paper from Penn’s Annenberg Public Policy Center analyzes data from three COVID-19 pandemic years and finds that those with conspiracy mindsets discount messages from sources they don’t trust; challenges to misinformation are most effective from their own trusted community.
Unearthing the secrets of an ancient Greek city
Unearthing the secrets of an ancient Greek city
Classical archaeologist and architectural historian Mantha Zarmakoupi has spent the past four summers excavating the ruins of a city council building at the center of Teos in western Türkiye.
A fourth-year student’s aim for common humanity and purpose
A fourth-year student’s aim for common humanity and purpose
After finishing a degree in philosophy, politics, and economics, fourth-year Bryan Suh will become a commissioned officer in the Marine Corps.
Can surface fractures on Earth, Mars, and Europa predict habitability on other planets?
Can surface fractures on Earth, Mars, and Europa predict habitability on other planets?
Geophysicist Douglas Jerolmack has used the mathematical framework developed for understanding fracture patterns on Earth to survey two-dimensional fracture networks across the solar system, which could offer insights into detecting potentially habitable environments on other planets.
Penn fourth-year Annabelle Jin named 2025-26 Luce Scholar
Penn fourth-year Annabelle Jin named 2025-26 Luce Scholar
Annabelle Jin, a fourth-year student in the College of Arts and Sciences, is one of 16 recipients selected by the Henry Luce Foundation to be a 2025-26 Luce Scholar.
Patti Smith as a Kelly Writers House Fellow
Patti Smith as a Kelly Writers House Fellow
Singer, songwriter, poet, author, and musician Patti Smith was in residence at the Kelly Writers House for two days, telling stories about the people in her life throughout the decades, reading passages from her books, and performing her songs.
Celebrating the architectural legacy of Penn’s first Black architecture graduate
Celebrating the architectural legacy of Penn’s first Black architecture graduate
At a gathering at Eisenlohr Hall, a portrait of renowned architect Julian Abele and a series of his paintings were unveiled, formally recognizing his design contributions to one of campus’ iconic structures.
Q&A on the German election results
Q&A on the German election results
Kristen Ghodsee of the Department of Russian and East European Studies discusses the outcome of the German parliamentary elections and the implications for Europe’s future.
In the News
Smithsonian Magazine
See the Stunning Golden Jewelry, Amulets and Small Statues Unearthed at an Ancient Egyptian Temple
Shelby Justl of the School of Arts & Sciences says that Karnak Temple in Egypt was dedicated to the worship of a “golden triad” of deities.
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CBS MoneyWatch
EPA to review landmark 2009 finding that greenhouse gases are a danger to public health
According to Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences, overwhelming scientific evidence indicates that climate change is the greatest threat faced today.
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Associated Press
EPA head says he’ll roll back dozens of environmental regulations, including rules on climate change
Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that the EPA’s recent actions are the latest form of Republican climate denial.
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Fast Company
Bosses who think they’re funny create emotional labor for employees, says study
A new collaborative study from Penn finds that poor attempts at humor from a manager might negatively affect job satisfaction in the workplace.
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Associated Press
International Women’s Day is a celebration and a call to action. Here are things to know
Kristen Ghodsee of the School of Arts & Sciences explores the history of International Women’s Day as a tool for activism in Russia.
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