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American Heart Association names Penn professor as 2022 Distinguished Scientist
Volpp, a cardiac arrest survivor, won the award for his research into how cardiovascular outcomes can be impacted by certain health policies.
Penn community members talk gubernatorial election's impact on abortion access
Should Mastriano win the gubernatorial race and the state legislature limits access to reproductive healthcare, Penn could become the only Ivy League institution whose students do not have access to an abortion because of their state's policies.
Meet three students working on NBC News Decision Desk to project midterm election results
Several PORES faculty and affiliated students work on the NBC News Decision Desk each year, assisting the network in projecting the outcome of races.
Two Penn graduates and a Penn professor emerita among 2022 Distinguished Daughters of Pa.
1972 Master’s recipient Caren Glotfelty, 2020 Graduate School of Education doctoral graduate Stacy E. Holland, and Professor Emerita of Nursing Neville Strumpf joined the group of 500 women who have received the award.
Penn Medicine researchers develop an artificial intelligence algorithm to diagnose rare diseases
Researchers developed a method to forecast rare disease development called PANDA with $4.7 million of funding from the National Institute of Health.
Two Penn professors have been named 2022 American Physical Society Fellows
The APS is a non-profit scientific research organization that works to “advance and diffuse the knowledge of physics” through publications, outreach, and the support of its over 50,000 members worldwide.
Penn Vet launches new center to support research into food insecurity and agriculture
Located at the New Bolton Center, a Penn Vet hospital located in Chester County, CSAFS aims to “drive sustainable agricultural and veterinary healthcare practices and methods, while addressing the world’s growing nutritional demands.”
Gubernatorial candidate Josh Shapiro talks importance of Gen Z civic engagement at Clark Park rally
Shapiro spoke about the importance of the upcoming midterm elections and his focus on more restrictive gun legislation, accessible election reforms, and securing reproductive rights.
Penn ranks No. 2 among U.S. colleges in QS 2023 World University Rankings for Sustainability
The rankings were determined by sustainability measures taken by the schools to combat environmental, social, and governance challenges.
Annenberg Professor Emeritus Klaus Krippendorff dies after battle with lymphoma
In addition to serving as a Gregory Bateson professor of communication at Penn, Krippendorff was a lecturer, author, builder, sculptor, and activist.
Penn graduate talks long fight for gender equality, recent "conservative backlash" at lecture
Faust, who is also a Harvard President Emerita, delivered a talk titled “Remembering Not to Forget: Reflections on the Last Half Century of Women at Penn” at Hill Pavilion.
Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon talks with DP about her journey from Penn Carey Law to politics
Ahead of Election Day, Scanlon spoke to The Daily Pennsylvanian about the importance of the upcoming midterms, saying, "It’s all on the line in this election."
63% of Penn students cite Roe v. Wade reversal as motivator to vote in midterms, DP poll finds
The anonymous survey, which ran from Oct. 11 to Oct. 26, garnered 346 responses from the Class of 2023 through the Class of 2026.
HUD awards Philadelphia nearly $9 million grant to end youth homelessness
HUD has selected Philadelphia as one of the 17 recipients of the grant, which was awarded through the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program
Developers to build new grocery store and research complex near 39th and Market Streets
Wexford Science + Technology plans to convert the space from a surface parking lot to an office, laboratory, parking, and retail space
Thirty Penn Medicine staff, medical students receive grants to fund community service projects
Since its inception, the Penn Medicine CAREs program has provided more than $880,000 in funding to over 880 service initiatives.
Penn faculty discusses migration issues at Perry World House event
The event discussed the causes behind migration trends in Europe, the resurgence of anti-immigration biases, and what the European Union and the United Kingdom can do to support migrants.
Former Philadelphia City Controller Rebecca Rhynhart resigns, announces campaign for mayor
Rhynhart has spent the last five years as the city controller, where she audited the city government and made economic and public-safety recommendations.
Missing Princeton undergraduate found dead near edge of campus
Her body was discovered on Oct. 20 behind tennis courts at the southern edge of campus.