Articles by Anna Duan
09/11/19 9:34pm
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. 04/30/19 11:16pm
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. 04/19/19 12:38am
'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. 04/07/19 8:18pm
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. 04/03/19 11:10am
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. 03/24/19 11:01pm
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. 03/18/19 9:44pm
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. 03/17/19 11:51pm
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.” 02/27/19 8:49pm
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. 02/17/19 5:44pm
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. 02/10/19 9:58pm
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. 02/06/19 12:55am