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Penn Med study finds economic distress contributes to death from cardiovascular disease
The researchers compared counties' cardiovascular mortality rates to their scores on the Distressed Communities Index, a measure of economic activity.
Penn study finds local diversity did not increase Trump support in the 2016 election
The study found little evidence to support the idea that the increased diversity benefited Trump relative to past Republican candidates.
Penn Med study finds gun violence can cause lasting social and emotional damage
The study, published Nov. 20 in JAMA Surgery, looked at 183 gunshot wound patients who had been brought to Penn’s trauma center.
Penn researcher explores link between remembering past sacrifices and climate action
The researchers explored intergenerational reciprocity, or the idea people develop a sense of obligation towards future generations by reflecting on the sacrifices made by past generations.
From bait bikes to security cameras, here's a look at the security technologies on campus
Earlier this month, Penn's Division of Public Safety received Security Magazine’s Security 500 award for the No. 1 Public Safety program in higher education for the 13th year in a row.
TableTalk podcast host wants to 'combat Penn Face' in new season
Host Derek Nhieu, who is also the Class Board 2023 president, said he wants to bring a new focus to talking about challenging topics such as mental health and adversity.
'Trans lives matter': LGBT Center holds vigils for transgender individuals killed in 2019
LGBT Center volunteers hung up transgender flags on Locust Walk in front of Steinberg-Dietrich Hall, featuring black and brown stripes in the middle to signify the disproportionate violence against people of color.
Photo Essay | Penn Museum unveils Sphinx and newly renovated Mayan and African galleries
The Penn Museum unveiled the Sphinx that changed locations for the first time in nearly a century on June 12.
'Chaos tempered by chaos': Penn event criticizes Trump's decision to pull out of Syria
Brendan O’Leary, director of the Penn Program in Ethnic Conflict, offered his insight on the consequences of the withdrawal and its future implications.
Author Jacob Edmond explains the role of repetition in poetry and media at Penn event
Edmond shared how contemporary poets writing in English, Russian, and Chinese draw on existing literature to create their own work.
Mayor Jim Kenney appropriates $5 million for gun violence prevention
The $5 million comes in addition to another $4.4 million approved earlier this year to implement gun violence prevention initiatives in Philadelphia neighborhoods with the highest levels of gun violence.
Wharton grad and MTV president Chris McCarthy will lead four more television networks
McCarthy will assume the presidency of of Comedy Central, Paramount Network, Smithsonian Channel, and TV Land.
While Penn's ridesharing app grows in popularity, the UA pushes for longer hours
Over 100,000 rides were hailed on Penn Transit's free ridesharing application to date this year. Rides are currently only available after 6 p.m.
Penn receives $2.5 million grant to establish new dementia research center
Penn's new center will focus on testing an online care planning tool for patients with dementia in long-term care.
New student-run diner to open in Houston Hall this spring
Known as Benny's Diner, the future establishment will occupy the space previously held by the now-closed Paris La Petite Creperie.
Study finds people are more likely to trust election polls that support favored candidates
Penn researchers said these distorted perceptions of polls can have harmful effects on elections and undermine faith in the voting system.
At Penn, author Yossi Klein Halevi shares value in hearing Israeli and Palestinian views
Author Yossi Klein Halevi, who grew up in Brooklyn, N.Y. but moved to Israel later in life, talked about his New York Times bestselling book, “Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor."
Penn climate change center offers data to support Green New Deal for Public Housing Act
Penn's (SC)2 found that adding green technology to these housing spaces will be equivalent to removing 1.2 million cars from the road each year, reducing America's carbon footprint and creating approximately 250,000 jobs annually across the country.
'A complete nightmare': Penn Law students and alums reflect on name-change process
Carey Law has changed its shortened name back to “Penn Law” for the next three years, capitulating to widespread pressure from students and alumni.