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Campus & Community
When the message matters, use science to craft it
When the message matters, use science to craft it
An interdisciplinary initiative called the Message Effects Lab aims to understand, tap into, and develop communication around what motivates specific behaviors for specific populations. Its first projects center around COVID-19 testing and vaccines.
Mamta Motwani Accapadi ‘uplifts the student experience’
Mamta Motwani Accapadi ‘uplifts the student experience’
As vice provost for university life, Mamta Motwani Accapadi is dedicated to giving students the support they need to thrive.
Whitney Soule named vice provost and dean of admissions at Penn
Whitney Soule named vice provost and dean of admissions at Penn
The announcement was made by Penn President Amy Gutmann and Provost Wendell Pritchett.
The Rotunda shows resilience during pandemic
The Rotunda shows resilience during pandemic
How The Rotunda at Penn, a long-running arts and culture hub for the West Philadelphia community, has adapted its programming during the pandemic.
‘Kanaval’ documentary celebrates musical link between Haiti and New Orleans
‘Kanaval’ documentary celebrates musical link between Haiti and New Orleans
WXPN debuts its latest radio documentary, exploring the historical and cultural connections between Haiti and New Orleans.
Artist Maya Lin’s large-scale installation will be on display in Penn Medicine’s new Pavilion
Artist Maya Lin’s large-scale installation will be on display in Penn Medicine’s new Pavilion
The new installation from the renowned artist and designer embodies the health system’s goal of creating calming, healing environments for patients.
Summer Funding Program expands to support middle-income students
Summer Funding Program expands to support middle-income students
Student Registration & Financial Services (SRFS), in partnership with Career Services, will expand their Summer Funding Program this year with an additional $500,000 to support 125-150 middle-income students pursuing summer research and internship opportunities.
2020 Green Purchasing Awards announced
2020 Green Purchasing Awards announced
Weitzman’s Megan Ryerson and Engineering’s Cheryl Hickey are awarded for their contributions to sustainable purchasing in travel consumption and kitchen waste streams.
Christopher Woods appointed director of Penn Museum
Christopher Woods appointed director of Penn Museum
Woods, an award-winning scholar of Near East civilizations, will begin his position on April 1, carrying on the Museum’s missions of research, teaching, and public outreach.
Penn Libraries prepares for a new semester
Penn Libraries prepares for a new semester
The Libraries’ goals for the spring semester remains the same as before the pandemic—to get materials into the hands of library users, either literally or virtually.
In the News
San Francisco Chronicle
Why this transit guru who's tried 50 systems think BART is the best for commuters
Miles Taylor, a senior in the College of Arts and Sciences, spoke about his passion for public transportation. "Anytime I go anywhere I have to ride transit," he said. "I consider it a failed trip if I haven't ridden any transit in the place I've gone."
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KYW Newsradio (Philadelphia)
Art from times of ancient Olympics on display at Penn Museum
Ahead of the Summer Olympics, the Penn Museum is displaying an ancient vase decorated with running athletes. “Athletics were universal even in the ancient world,” said Ann Brownlee.
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Philadelphia Citizen
What’s so wrong with David Cohen and Amy Gutmann being ambassadors?
President Amy Gutmann is praised as a “a fascinating choice to represent America” as ambassador to Germany.
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The Washington Post
Joe Biden is sending an academic to Germany. Here’s why it might pay off
An op-ed by Elisabeth Piller, a German professor, considered the long-standing tradition of sending U.S. scholars and university presidents to Germany as ambassadors. Amy Gutmann’s “standing as an esteemed political philosopher and university president uniquely positions her to help achieve Biden’s goal of rebuilding alliances,” Piller wrote.
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Inside Higher Ed
UPenn president nominated for German ambassadorship
Amy Gutmann has been nominated by President Biden to serve as U.S. ambassador to Germany.
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