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Biophysics summer school in Crete
Biophysics summer school in Crete
Eleni Katifori and Arnold Mathijssen spent a week in Crete, introducing students from Penn and other institutes to various topics and ideas in active biophysics research.
Michael Weisberg appointed interim director of Perry World House
Michael Weisberg appointed interim director of Perry World House
Weisberg has served as Senior Faculty Fellow, Global Climate Policy Lead, and director of Post-Graduate Programs at Perry World House since 2020.
People and Places at Penn: College Houses
People and Places at Penn: College Houses
College Houses model lifelong learning and provide a home away from home. Three house directors discuss their distinctive roles.
On Wharton Business Daily, President Magill talks leadership
On Wharton Business Daily, President Magill talks leadership
In her debut on the popular Wharton School radio show, President Liz Magill discusses her leadership style, lessons learned from leading during a pandemic, and her optimism for the future.
Shifting the climate narrative
Shifting the climate narrative
In a Q&A with Penn Today, Michael Mann of the Penn Center for Science, Sustainability, and the Media shares his views on the role of storytelling in the fight against climate change.
What’s That? Banned books chair
What’s That? Banned books chair
The inaugural story in a new Penn Today series “What’s that?” features the banned books chair, decoupaged with words and pictures, one of the 50 beloved and mismatched chairs in the Kelly Writers House arts café.
Who, What, Why: Amy Wu and the Brain Exercise Initiative
Who, What, Why: Amy Wu and the Brain Exercise Initiative
The fourth-year is the founder and president of Penn’s chapter of the Brain Exercise Initiative, a service club that connects student volunteers with senior citizens to help combat social isolation and cognitive decline.
Eidos LGBTQ+ Health Initiative connects community
Eidos LGBTQ+ Health Initiative connects community
Based in Penn’s School of Nursing, the Eidos Initiative provides innovators in LGBTQ+ health with access to resources, research, and support from all of Penn’s 12 schools.
By the Numbers: University-Assisted Community Schools Summer Enrichment Program
By the Numbers: University-Assisted Community Schools Summer Enrichment Program
This summer marked the 39th year of Netter Center summer programs for K-12 West Philadelphia students.
A hub for water innovation and leadership
A hub for water innovation and leadership
As the Water Center marks five years on campus, Penn Today takes a look at its achievements, ongoing projects, and plans for the future.
In the News
Philadelphia Inquirer
Penn Medicine had a $58 million operating profit in summer quarter, up from $50 million last year
The University of Pennsylvania Health System reported a $58 million operating profit for the three months that ended Sept. 30., with remarks from Keith Kasper.
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6ABC.com
Student organization at Penn giving free swim lessons to children with special needs
Penn students are providing free on-campus swim lessons to children with special needs through national nonprofit SNUGS.
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Fox 29 (Philadelphia)
American Education Week: Philly schools highlight initiatives to motivate, inspire students
Faculty from Penn recently taught students at Henry C. Lea Elementary School in West Philadelphia for the second year in a row.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
The Philadelphia-region’s nonprofit health systems: a recap of fiscal 2023 financial results
The University of Pennsylvania Health System has maintained its positive operating margin in fiscal 2023, with an affirmed ‘AA’ rating by Moody’s and S&P.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Emily Whitehead was the first child cured of cancer with therapy from Penn. She’s back as a freshman
Emily Whitehead of Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, the first child cured of leukemia with CAR-T cancer therapy, has returned to Penn as a first-year in the College of Arts and Sciences.
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