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Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences
Art Matters: ‘In the Garden’ by Jennifer Bartlett
Art Matters: ‘In the Garden’ by Jennifer Bartlett
During these hot days of summer, the cool of a garden water feature depicted in “In the Garden” by artist Jennifer Bartlett could provide some respite. Made of 270 one-foot-square steel plates painted with enamel, sections of the mural are installed in five locations in Van Pelt Library.
The economic impact of the Olympics
The economic impact of the Olympics
Rising fourth-year Silas Ruth, an economics major, examines sports mega-events like Paris 2024 through an economic lens.
Four academic journeys explored
Four academic journeys explored
Vijay Balasubramanian and Tukufu Zuberi in the School of Arts & Sciences, Amy Hillier in the School of Social Policy & Practice, and Brittany Watson in the School of Veterinary Medicine share their academic paths toward interdisciplinary work.
Exploring the 1918 pandemic’s impact on Philadelphia’s Black and immigrant neighborhoods
Exploring the 1918 pandemic’s impact on Philadelphia’s Black and immigrant neighborhoods
Rising third-year Matthew Breier has been conducting research with public health historian David Barnes through the Penn Undergraduate Research Mentoring Program.
New Arthur Ross Gallery show explores the legacy of American artist David Driskell
New Arthur Ross Gallery show explores the legacy of American artist David Driskell
A new exhibition at the Arthur Ross Gallery, on view through Sept. 15, explores the work and legacy of David Driskell, a leading American artist, scholar, and curator who was central to establishing African American art as a field of study.
An empty outdoor space is transformed into a social garden
An empty outdoor space is transformed into a social garden
A 2023 Project for Progress initiative, the Breathing Room at Sayre High School was unveiled this spring.
‘Bob Dylan, Prophet Without a God’
‘Bob Dylan, Prophet Without a God’
In his new book, “Bob Dylan, Prophet Without God,” political philosopher Jeffrey Edward Green of the School of Arts & Sciences offers an overarching account of the significance of Dylan’s political, religious, and ethical ideas.
Bob Dylan as a modern-day prophet
Bob Dylan as a modern-day prophet
In his new book, political theorist and professor Jeffrey Green takes a unique view of the famous musician.
How direct cash assistance aids cancer patients from low-income households
How direct cash assistance aids cancer patients from low-income households
A new study by Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice examines the potential of a joint program between Bradley Cooper’s One Family Foundation and the Independence Blue Cross Foundation Institute for Health Equity on health care and economic insecurity.
Public health beliefs predict support for climate action
Public health beliefs predict support for climate action
New research from the Annenberg Public Policy Center examines the relationship between health-related beliefs about climate change and support for climate policy proposals.
In the News
Religion News Service
Whose Christianity do Christian nationalists want?
In an opinion essay, Marci Hamilton of the School of Arts & Sciences says that the religious right is attempting to establish a monolithic “Christian supremacy” that has never existed in the United States.
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New Republic
The bad politics of bad posture
In her book “Slouch,” Beth Linker of the School of Arts & Sciences outlines how societal pressures have driven huge swaths of people to embrace falsehoods about posture.
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The New York Times
Are we happy yet?
Martin Seligman of the School of Arts & Sciences says that thinking about life through the lens of moment-to-moment moods is a recipe for depression and anxiety.
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NPR
Inspired by the Olympics? It’s not too late to ignite your own fitness journey
Katy Milkman of the Wharton School says that repetition coupled with high motivation makes it much more likely to create a behavior change that lasts.
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MSNBC
Time will tell if Kamala Harris made the right choice by picking Tim Walz
In an opinion essay, Brian Rosenwald of the School of Arts & Sciences outlines the thought process behind past picks for vice-presidential running mates.
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