When does AI assistance undermine learning? When does AI assistance undermine learning? Research by Wharton’s Hamsa Bastani shows that giving learners on-demand AI assistance can erode practice, “productive struggle,” and long-term skill growth—even when they know it harms their learning.
Study finds telemedicine visits cost far less than office visits Study finds telemedicine visits cost far less than office visits Penn Medicine researchers have analyzed billing data and found that telemedicine visits are five times cheaper on average than in-person appointments, but some caveats exist for mental and behavioral health treatment.
Designing opportunities, not solutions, in Northeast Arizona Max Taylor, a Hopi ethnobotanist, leads students on a site visit at the Hopi First Mesa Consolidated Villages in the fall of 2025.(Image: Courtesy of Weitzman News) Designing opportunities, not solutions, in Northeast Arizona In a collaboration with the Hopi of Arizona, Weitzman School of Design students learn to listen to the land and channel the community’s aspirations. 2 min. read
Gymnastics claims third straight Ivy Classic Title Gymnastics claims third straight Ivy Classic Title At the Ivy Classic tournament, the Penn gymnastics team were awarded first place for the third time in a row, and remain undefeated as they cross the halfway point of the season.
Men’s squash defeats Harvard for inaugural Ivy Tournament title Men’s squash defeats Harvard for inaugural Ivy Tournament title The University of Pennsylvania men’s squash team won the inaugural Ivy League Tournament title, taking down second-seeded Harvard, 5-4.
For Yezidi, historic images and cultural restoration To mark their wedding anniversary, two Yezidi—Khalaf and Hamdya—pose with their son Hegar in Sinjar’s old district.(Image: Nathaniel Brunt) For Yezidi, historic images and cultural restoration Marc Marín Webb, a Ph.D. candidate in Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures, has researched the images in the Penn Museum archives and brought them back to Yezidi communities. 1 min. read
A 24/7 virtual care service means freedom from on-call hours Aileen John is a regional medical director for Penn Medicine Primary Care.(Image: Courtesy of Penn Medicine News) A 24/7 virtual care service means freedom from on-call hours A new initiative, Penn Medicine OnDemand, frees Penn primary care doctors from most on-call duties after work hours, while patients still have 24-hour access to virtual care. 2 min. read
Advancing veterinary medicine through interdisciplinary research nocred Advancing veterinary medicine through interdisciplinary research Amanda Watkins applies her clinical skills as a veterinarian to research new ways to fight biofilm infections as the first graduate of the Penn Veterinary Scientist Training Program. 3 min. read
Liz Arbittier: Shaping the future of large animal medicine nocred Liz Arbittier: Shaping the future of large animal medicine Liz Arbittier trains the next generation of large animal veterinarians who work to protect the food supply and safeguard against zoonotic diseases.
Transforming community health and social connections in rural areas of the US In 2024, members of the Social Action Lab toured rural areas in Appalachia to hear from nonprofit groups and others who help people with opioid use disorder move toward recovery.(Image: Courtesy of the Social Action Lab) Transforming community health and social connections in rural areas of the US Dolores Albarracín, the Amy Gutmann Penn Integrates Knowledge University Professor, has long studied how to curb disease and improve health. 2 min. read