Penn research into Friedreich’s ataxia reveals how DNA folding can silence a key gene Penn research into Friedreich’s ataxia reveals how DNA folding can silence a key gene A new Penn Medicine study uncovers how a balance between gene activity and DNA folding determines where genes sit in the nucleus—and how misplacement contributes to the neurodegenerative and cardiac disorder.
Enhanced bystander AED accessibility Enhanced bystander AED accessibility An initiative by two former leaders of Penn’s student-run Medical Emergency Response Team has resulted in clear signage and instructional videos designed to teach effective CPR techniques and proper automated external defibrillators usage.
What it will take to make AI-enabled robots safer Image: Yutong Liu & Kingston School of Art / https://betterimagesofai.org / https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ What it will take to make AI-enabled robots safer In a new paper, researchers at Penn Engineering highlight the need to develop more thorough frameworks for ensuring that AI-enabled robots embody a “do no harm” core principle. 2 min. read
Forum on the future of higher education launches Penn Speaker Series on America 250 nocred Forum on the future of higher education launches Penn Speaker Series on America 250 America’s semiquincentennial presents the opportunity to reflect on what events and institutions created the United States, and the role these institutions will play in the future. 2 min. read
Penn fourth-year named 2026-27 Schwarzman Scholar nocred Penn fourth-year named 2026-27 Schwarzman Scholar The scholarships fund a one-year master’s degree in global affairs at Tsinghua University in Beijing. 1 min. read
Scaling from local to global venture Scaling from local to global venture Wharton graduate and President’s Engagement Prize recipient Katlyn Grasso shares how Penn mentors and resources have empowered her to make a tangible impact on society.
Championing the humanities Championing the humanities Humanities Works is one piece of a new, larger, and broader umbrella hub for the humanities, raising the visibility of humanities scholarship through shared spaces and events including faculty lightning talks.
Why young voters tune out Fourth-year Glynn Boltman traveled to three swing states—Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Nevada—to have deep conversations about politics with young people in everyday settings.nocred Why young voters tune out Fourth-year Glynn Boltman set out to explore why many young Americans intentionally disengage from politics. Her findings, which she turned into a podcast, challenge common assumptions about political disengagement—and suggest a need for more empathy. 2 min. read
Awards and accolades for faculty and graduate students nocred Awards and accolades for faculty and graduate students A roundup of the latest awards and honors for several faculty members and graduate students across various Penn Schools. 2 min. read