Penn Hillel's newest rabbis help students grapple with questions in Judaism and in life

The new rabbis met with students and staff during the summer and began their roles in late August.

Penn researchers find a city program to close homeless encampments can curb opioid use

Penn researchers conducted a study of the Encampment Resolution Pilot, an eight-month long initiative to close homeless encampments and offer social services to evicted residents.

'Asking for help doesn’t make you weak': seniors share stories of failure at Penn

At the event, nine graduating seniors talked about failures, insecurities, and adversities they have faced at Penn. The event was hosted by student group The Signal. 

LSD, shrooms, and psychiatry: Penn summit highlights clinical applications of psychedelics

The summit was organized by the Penn Society of Psychedelic Science, an interdisciplinary student group dedicated to building an academic community around studying psychedelics.

Algorithms are everywhere. To this Wharton professor, it's all a matter of being prepared.

In his new book, Wharton professor Kartik Hosanagar examines the increasing influence of algorithms over daily decisions from shopping to dating.

Philadelphia contributes heavily to nationwide gentrification, new study finds

As Philadelphia’s former industrial districts like Fishtown and Kensington have risen in value, the displacement which followed has disproportionately affected Latino and black residents.

Penn GSE develops peer support group to promote graduate student wellness

2018 GSE graduate and GSE Wellness Coordinator Jinxi Yu said the group will meet weekly to discuss interpersonal relationships, identity, personal growth, and career exploration.

Students create 'anti-resumes' to normalize failure at Penn

The website features “anti-resumes” from recent alumni, which include categories such as “Failures that seemed like the end of the world back then but doesn't matter in hindsight.” 

LinkedIn and Morgan Stanley leaders stress importance of data analytics at Wharton panel

Business and education leaders stressed the importance of expanding education so more people can learn to use data analytics and become involved in the future economy. 

Drexel receives $1.65 million to support students serving low-income Philadelphians

Drexel's law school received a $1.65 million donation from Drexel Law professor Gwen Stern and her husband Andy Stern, a partner at Kline and Specter law firm.

Penn researcher wants labs to cut their carbon footprint: 'Scientists should know better'

The project was started in 2015 by Elicia Preston, a research scientist and lab manager at Murray Lab in the Perelman School of Medicine.

Asian American activist Helen Zia discusses new book on immigration from communist China

"Last Boat Out of Shanghai" tells the stories of four individuals who left Maoist China following the onset of the Chinese Communist Revolution in 1949.