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Race, gender, and the appeal to youth in the Harris campaign
Steven J. Fluharty to step down as dean of Penn’s School of Arts & Sciences
Novel coupled nanopore platform offers greater precision for detecting molecules
More accept COVID-19 vaccine misinformation, and willingness to vaccinate has declined
How food moves around cities
The impact of small seminars for new college students
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Andrew M. Hoffman reappointed dean of Penn Vet
Testing a novel, community-driven response to heat islands in Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania launches Penn Center on Media, Technology, and Democracy
A climate expert’s return to Penn
At Convocation, a call to ‘come together’
Mark Wolff reappointed dean of the Penn School of Dental Medicine
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‘Ripple Effect’ explores higher education
Court no-shows: A systemic issue
Wharton faculty on investment strategies, birth rates, and climate change
Supporting vital immigrant defense
New books from Wharton faculty
Protecting against burnout
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Understanding diabetes and oral health
New biomarkers can help target treatment for chronic skin disease
Gene therapy trial sees massive improvement in vision
Weight management drug does not increase risk of depression or suicidal behavior
Combo immunotherapy produces distinct waves of cancer-fighting T cells
Keeping calm in case of catastrophe
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Pioneering efficient traffic control and sustainable energy solutions
Boosting the frequency of sound waves to make the next generation of wireless devices
Understanding the cellular mechanisms driving solid tumors’ robust defense system
The mechanics of collaboration
NASA’s Roman Space Telescope will investigate the history of galaxies
Uncovering new antibiotics inside the human gut
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.
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Exhibits
Driskell Closing Reception
The Arthur Ross Gallery hosts the closing reception for the “David Driskell and Friends” exhibit. The reception will feature a panel discussion about supportive relationships and artistic exchanges that Driskell had with women artists.
Plants in the Age of Dinosaurs
A garden educator leads this brand-new tour introducing visitors to living examples of trees and plants that were around in the days of dinosaurs.
Research at Weitzman
This exhibition showcases work from more than 30 funded projects at the Weitzman School, dealing with pressing issues that range from climate change to social inequality.
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