Campus & Community

Penn School of Social Policy & Practice MOOC: ‘Top 10 Social Issues for First 100 Days’

As a new American president takes office, a massive open online learning course at the University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy & Practice aims to empower citizens to set priorities of their own for the new administration.

Penn’s Michael Horowitz Earns Karl Deutsch Award

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Penn’s Dawn Teele Studies What Factors Lead Women to Run for Political Office

Since the 2016 election, scores of women across the nation have enlisted in political campaign training programs like Emerge America and Ready to Run.

Penn Announces 2017-18 Financial-aid Budget, Tuition

The University of Pennsylvania announced today a $224 million financial-aid budget for 2017-18 — the largest in the University’s history — while increasing total undergraduate charges by 3.9 percent.

Penn Vet researcher untangles how tumors evade immune detection

The inside of a solid tumor has an environment distinct from the tissues around it. Rapid cell growth and proliferation outpaces blood-vessel development, leaving cells deep inside deprived of adequate oxygen and nutrients like glucose and amino acids.

Penn cinema profs to talk 89th Academy Awards

What the Oscar winners say may be of more interest than what they wear at this year’s much-anticipated Academy Awards ceremony, says Peter Decherney, a professor of cinema and media studies in the Department of English and the

Arts & Sciences’ Grad Ben Talks give students a chance to shine

Graduate students in the School of Arts & Sciences (SAS) have a unique chance to showcase their research to peers and the overall Penn community. On Friday, March 17, International House Philadelphia at 3701 Chestnut St. will host the inaugural Grad Ben Talks.

Penn Museum program unearths rare works and material

“Stunning.” “Stupendous.” “Spectacular.”

Penn art project tells the story of Philadelphia through monuments

Walking in Center City soon after joining the PennDesign faculty five years ago, Vancouver-born artist Ken Lum happened upon a blue and gold historical marker recognizing Billie Holiday, a jazz legend and Philadelphia native.

‘Monument Lab’ Public Art Project to Feature PennDesign Faculty and Alumna’s Work

The University of Pennsylvania’s David Hartt, Sharon Hayes and Shira Walinsky and alumna

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