Rodrigo García to Teach at Penn April 22-23 as Kelly Writers House Fellow Rodrigo García to Teach at Penn April 22-23 as Kelly Writers House Fellow Television and film director-writer Rodrigo García will teach and give public readings at the University of Pennsylvania as part of the Kelly Writers House
Penn Researcher Receives National Clinical Research Award for Gene Therapy Penn Researcher Receives National Clinical Research Award for Gene Therapy A gene therapy study focused on finding a cure for a rare congenital blinding disease has been recognized as one of the ten most outstanding clinical research projects of the year by the Clinical Research Forum (CRF). The study, led by Jean Bennett, MD, Phd, F.M.
A rite of spring: the Penn Relay Carnival A rite of spring: the Penn Relay Carnival The 119th Penn Relay Carnival is coming to Penn’s campus, and faculty, students, and staff are invited to Franklin Field to cheer on athletes as they strive to beat the competition.
Penn Introduces Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Certificate Penn Introduces Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Certificate This fall, the University of Pennsylvania’s Center for Neuroscience and Society will partner with the School of Arts and Sciences to offer a first-of-its-kind program that aims to educate non-scientists about the workings of the brain.
Mellon Foundation Awards $1.3 Million to the University of Pennsylvania for Humanities and Urbanism Studies Mellon Foundation Awards $1.3 Million to the University of Pennsylvania for Humanities and Urbanism Studies The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has awarded a $1.3 million grant to the University of Pennsylvania for a five-year innovative, collaborative project entitled Fulfilling and Livable Cities: Design, Urban Life and the Humanities.
Q&A with Jonah Berger Q&A with Jonah Berger It was Jonah Berger’s grandmother who first introduced him to Malcolm Gladwell. While he was a student at Stanford, Berger’s grandmother sent him a review of Gladwell’s book, "The Tipping Point.” Berger was intrigued, read the book, and loved it, but says he was nagged by questions about human behavior that drove outcomes.
Staff Q&A with Mike McLaughlin Staff Q&A with Mike McLaughlin It took Mike McLaughlin only 459 games to win 400 as a head coach, the fastest in NCAA women’s basketball history, Division I, II, or III.
Rare finds at Katz Center Rare finds at Katz Center Situated on a bustling block in Old City, around the corner from the American Philosophical Society, sits a place dedicated to serious scholarship and quiet contemplation.
Are there any CSAs close to Penn’s campus? Are there any CSAs close to Penn’s campus? Dear Benny, Are there any CSAs (community supported agriculture) with pick-up locations on campus? I’d like to buy a share this year, but the most convenient one I found is for Greensgrow, which has a location at 37th Street and Lancaster Avenue.—Buying locally
Student Spotlight with Aya Saed Student Spotlight with Aya Saed NUBIAN KINGDOM: Senior Aya Saed, 21, is Sudanese but was born in Saudi Arabia. An international relations major, she grew up in Riyadh, Annandale, Va., and Washington, D.C.