Jill DiSanto

Undergraduate Advocates: Voices for Political Activism at Penn

Undergraduate Advocates: Voices for Political Activism at Penn

The scope of political activity among student groups at the University of Pennsylvania features a wide-spectrum of interests that includes but goes far beyond the 2016 presidential election.

2016 Presidential Election

2016 Presidential Election

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Penn Historian Re-thinks Gender and Race in ‘Undoing Slavery’

Penn Historian Re-thinks Gender and Race in ‘Undoing Slavery’

In 1981, while teaching “Ages of Man” to 9th graders at an all-girls high school, Kathleen Brown noted the irony. 

Penn PORES Offers Undergraduates a Role in Researching Presidential Primaries

Penn PORES Offers Undergraduates a Role in Researching Presidential Primaries

This spring, University of Pennsylvania students are getting an insider’s view of the political process as they examine election results and polling data to monitor voting patterns in the lead-up to the 2016 presidential election. 

7th Annual Penn Public Policy Challenge Finals

7th Annual Penn Public Policy Challenge Finals

WHO &  WHAT:          The Public Policy Challenge invites students from across the University of Pennsylvania to develop a policy proposal based on an issue that affects Philadelphia, such as education, public health, homelessness, recidivism and others.

Penn Researcher Illustrates Impact of Drone Usage in Areas of Conflict

Penn Researcher Illustrates Impact of Drone Usage in Areas of Conflict

The use of drones has had significant consequences for how governments conduct counter-terrorism operations.

Penn’s Michael Horowitz Testifies to House Subcommittee on Drones

Penn’s Michael Horowitz Testifies to House Subcommittee on Drones

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Penn Junior Sophie Beren Has People Singing and Talking

Penn Junior Sophie Beren Has People Singing and Talking

Sophie Beren, a junior communications major at the University of Pennsylvania, is a natural connector. 

Penn Honors Martin Luther King Jr. With Annual Symposium Events

Penn Honors Martin Luther King Jr. With Annual Symposium Events

The University of Pennsylvania will remember Martin Luther King Jr. with its 21st annual MLK Commemorative Symposium on Social Change, a series of nearly 30 community events, Jan. 18-Feb. 4.

Penn Engineering Student Shares Love of Science and Sustainability

Penn Engineering Student Shares Love of Science and Sustainability

Senior David Shields is an aspiring engineer who focuses on making a difference locally by volunteering with the University of Pennsylvania chapter of Engineers Without Borders.