Steven Weitzman is the Ella Darivoff Director of the Katz Center of Advanced Judaic Studies.
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The art of retelling ancient stories: A Q&A with Steven Weitzman
In his new book, the Penn professor and scholar of religion examines how the biblical story of the 10 plagues has been reshaped by people across time and culture to make sense of their experiences and find meaning in disasters.
Penn’s third annual AI Month spotlights the evolving frontier of human-centered AI
A monthlong series of talks, workshops, symposia, and more highlights how recent advances in artificial intelligence are reshaping robotics, health, education, and public life, all the while keeping human values at the center.
A first-generation student graduating from the School of Nursing, fourth-year Mikhaidia Miller has benefited from Penn First Plus mentorship, programming, and resources throughout her time at Penn. She aims to become a certified registered nurse anesthetist and help improve health equity for all patients.
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Mikhaidia Miller: First-gen perspectives on nursing, health equity, and what’s next
The fourth-year reflects on what underpins her desire to pursue a nursing career and how Penn First Plus has supported her as a first-generation student.
Kara Butler spoke at an event for Makuu: The Black Cultural Center about her experience growing up in Philadelphia.
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Who, What, Why: Kara Butler on museum education
Butler, a fourth-year anthropology and communication double-major from Philadelphia, is starting a master’s program at the Graduate School of Education in the fall, with the goal of becoming a museum educator.
The fourth-year guard on the women’s basketball team discusses playing basketball with her best friends, the responsibilities of a team captain, her most memorable game, and supporting well-being.
Junghoon Lee (left), director of engineering and data at the Penn Wharton Budget Model (PWBM), and Kent Smetters (right). The PWBM is the only non-governmental group analyzing how public policy simultaneously affects the federal budget, macroeconomic growth, and human welfare.
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Where economic modeling meets real-world legislation
The Penn Wharton Budget Model is the only non-governmental group analyzing how public policy simultaneously affects the federal budget, macroeconomic growth, and human welfare.
Penn announces new partnership with Service to School to support veteran and military-affiliated applicants
The University joins a select group of schools that are committed to expanding access to higher education for veterans and service members and supporting their academic and professional aspirations.
Katelyn Candido, a second-year medical student at PSOM and aspiring neurosurgeon, researches a novel tool’s utility for improving surgical precision.
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Katelyn Candido: Improving surgical procedures and keeping health care human-first
Second-year medical student Katelyn Candido shares insight into her research project on a promising tool for improving surgical precision and efficiency, and why she aims to drive equitable patient care through a career in neurosurgery.
Penn Today spoke with David Meaney, vice provost for research, about research at Penn—its current focus and plans for its growth and evolution in the continued quest to help make lives better.
