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University of Pennsylvania launches Penn Center on Media, Technology, and Democracy
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Weight management drug does not increase risk of depression or suicidal behavior
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Mandato named to USA Field Hockey’s National Indoor Team
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Boosting the frequency of sound waves to make the next generation of wireless devices
News
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More accept COVID-19 vaccine misinformation, and willingness to vaccinate has declined
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How food moves around cities
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The impact of small seminars for new college students
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As the world warms, how are young people feeling?
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Breaking down how state voting laws have changed since 2020
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Doing the work to end health disparities
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Testing a novel, community-driven response to heat islands in Philadelphia
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University of Pennsylvania launches Penn Center on Media, Technology, and Democracy
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A climate expert’s return to Penn
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Mark Wolff reappointed dean of the Penn School of Dental Medicine
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At Convocation, a call to ‘come together’
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New Student Orientation for the Class of 2028
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‘Ripple Effect’ explores higher education
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Court no-shows: A systemic issue
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Wharton faculty on investment strategies, birth rates, and climate change
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Supporting vital immigrant defense
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New books from Wharton faculty
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Protecting against burnout
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Gene therapy trial sees massive improvement in vision
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Weight management drug does not increase risk of depression or suicidal behavior
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Combo immunotherapy produces distinct waves of cancer-fighting T cells
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Keeping calm in case of catastrophe
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A wrap for the first cohort of the Nurse Innovation Fellowship Program
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A new path to dental care for cancer patients
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Boosting the frequency of sound waves to make the next generation of wireless devices
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Understanding the cellular mechanisms driving solid tumors’ robust defense system
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The mechanics of collaboration
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NASA’s Roman Space Telescope will investigate the history of galaxies
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Uncovering new antibiotics inside the human gut
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A mission to supercharge scientific research
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Health Sciences
The power of protons
Penn Medicine has treated more than 10,000 cancer patients at three proton therapy centers across the region, including the largest and busiest center in the world—while also leading the way in research to expand the healing potential of these positive particles.
Upcoming Events
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Incantation
Vocal artist Victoria Hanna performs a mash-up of art, artifacts, and learning, with a set of rare objects on public display. Simcha Gross of the Jewish Studies Program will introduce the culture of demons and spells in the ancient Near East. This performance and talk is presented in partnership with the Herbert D. Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies.
African Narratives Film
The Lauder Institute and the Center for Africana Studies present “Pray the Devil Back to Hell,” the story of the Liberian women who came together to end a bloody civil war and bring peace to their shattered country. This new film series presents global African cinema.
Present Futures
The Annenberg School for Communication presents a contemporary art exhibition about envisioning feminist solidarities across space and time. The exhibit is in conjunction with the Transnational Feminist Networks Symposium, being held Sept. 12-13.
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