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Identifying connections between adverse childhood events and substance use disorders
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Who, What, Why: Nursing student and Peace Corps alum Eva Farrell
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First study of civilian space crew charts course for research as commercial flight heats up
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Dean Mark Wolff discusses the Antisemitism Task Force final report, and more
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Association found between media diet and science-consistent beliefs about climate change
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New dissertation grants expand global research support
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Knowledge a factor in closing Black-white COVID-19 vaccination gap
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The English major’s cheerleader and champion
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Josephine Park on authoring identity
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False belief in MMR vaccine-autism link endures as measles threat persists
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Juneteenth Festival celebrated at the Penn Museum
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Felicia Washington has been named vice president of human resources
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Bells toll around Penn, across the city, for National Gun Violence Awareness Day
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Dean Mark Wolff discusses the Antisemitism Task Force final report, and more
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Our favorite photos of the year
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Penn’s Supplier Diversity Forum & Expo offered networking and resources to area businesses
News
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Public defender shortages
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‘Ripple Effect’ explores the world of real estate
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The Wharton School establishes Wharton AI & Analytics Initiative
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Penn Ph.D. candidate named 2024 Queen Elizabeth Scholar
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The Immigration Act of 1924
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A shared passion for community engagement
News
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Who, What, Why: Nursing student and Peace Corps alum Eva Farrell
![An open bottle of prescription pills spilling onto a table with a tumbler of whiskey.](/themes/custom/penn_global/assets/img/transparent.png)
Identifying connections between adverse childhood events and substance use disorders
![View of Earth from space.](/themes/custom/penn_global/assets/img/transparent.png)
First study of civilian space crew charts course for research as commercial flight heats up
![Group photo at Summer Innovation Institute.](/themes/custom/penn_global/assets/img/transparent.png)
Leading on health equity through innovative design
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Rare disease’s DNA-damaging mutation could have consequences for more common conditions
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Emergency care can help patients get health insurance and unclaimed benefits for food, rent
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Looking to AI to solve antibiotic resistance
![Visualization of a ‘wrinkly’ halo of stars around the Milky Way.](/themes/custom/penn_global/assets/img/transparent.png)
Researchers upend theory about the formation of the Milky Way Galaxy
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Recognizing a pioneer: Penn Engineering’s Grace Hopper
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Fruitful insights on the brain
![Hajishengallis, an expert in the immune mechanisms behind the gum disease periodontitis](/themes/custom/penn_global/assets/img/transparent.png)
New insights on cellular clones and inflammation in bones
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Unlocking the next generation of wireless communications
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Campus & Community
To Penn’s Class of 2024: ‘The world needs you’
The University celebrated graduating students during the 268th Commencement.
Upcoming Events
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Black Music City Showcase
WXPN, WRTI, and REC Philly present a grantee showcase of music from Black Music City award recipients. Thirty artists have worked to create pieces that honor the legendary Black music heritage in Philadelphia.
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Becoming a More Supportive LGBTQ Ally
In a workshop sponsored by the Division of Human Resources, the Penn LGBT Center staff discusses LGBTQ+ terminology and resources, all toward creating safe and inclusive spaces for the LGBTQ+ community at work and in our personal lives.
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EdTech Ventures
Catalyst @ Penn GSE hosts this symposium for entrepreneurs in edtech who are looking for research insights and ways to drive sustainable growth. Penn faculty, staff, students, and alumni can receive a discount on admission.
Inspiring Impact through Philanthropy
Your support ignites change locally and globally, transforming Penn into a powerful engine that advances knowledge for society’s greatest good.
Support PennPenn Priorities
A look at a few of our big picture priorities that improve Penn as we create knowledge to benefit the world.
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