Campus & Community

The Arthur Ross Gallery’s (ARG) upcoming exhibit, “Abbas: Children of Abraham,” provides a window into the culture and religious practices of the monotheistic religions of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam.

Though the latest outbreak of Ebola appears to be nearing an end, the virus may pose a threat again in the future. Thus a drug to help individuals survive this dangerous infection, which has mortality rates up to 90 percent, is in intense demand.

The University of Pennsylvania was ranked #1 in safety and security in the higher education sector for the ninth consecutive year, according to Security Magazine’s “Security 500” list. 

By Niharika Gupta

When they first moved to Philadelphia, Sofia Lisanti and her husband, Michele Tavecchio, admit that it was tough to get accustomed to living in the city. As natives of northern Italy, they were used to its rich mountains and all the accompanying outdoor activities.

For Peter Decherney, a professor in the Cinema Studies Program in the School of Arts & Sciences, the use of movie clips is essential in his teaching.

Mass media campaigns have proven to influence people’s health-related decision making—for better or for worse. Effective messaging has helped millions quit smoking, exercise more, and eat better, while failed campaigns have backfired, sometimes even causing those with unhealthy habits to dig deeper into their vices.

The cost of war is not limited to the price of tanks, training, and technology. In modern warfare, much of the expense accrues after the battles are completed, when injured troops come home and require ongoing, costly medical care. These post-war costs are not just financial, but moral.

Swimming in a pool of syrup would be difficult for most people, but for bacteria like E. coli, it’s easier than swimming in water. Scientists have known for decades that these cells move faster and farther in viscoelastic fluids—such as the saliva, mucus, and other bodily fluids they are likely to call home—but didn’t understand why.

The Center for High Impact Philanthropy at the University of Pennsylvania and the Ubuntu Education Fund have developed a podcast series featuring interviews with eight influential philanthropists and leaders in the social sector.