School of Nursing

Penn’s Melanie Mariano to Turn Public Libraries Into Hubs of Health Information

This is the third in a series of features introducing the 2016 Penn President’s Engagement Prize winners. Public libraries serve communities in myriad ways, providing places where people gather to read, learn a new language, access the internet, pick up tax forms or apply for jobs.

Penn Senior Kriya Patel to Help Incarcerated Women Access Health Care

This is the second in a series of features introducing the University of Pennsylvania’s 2016 President’s Engagement Prize winners.

Penn Fels Policy Research Initiative Announces Interdisciplinary Grants

The Fels Policy Research Initiative in the School of Arts & Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania has announced five inaugural collaborative grants for as much as $15,000 each, designed to further interdisciplinary partnerships.

Penn Travel Arts Fest Showcases Study Abroad and Exchange Student Artwork

Penn Abroad and Penn Summer Abroad are co-hosting The Third Annual Travel Arts Festival!

2016 President’s Engagement Prize Winners Announced at Penn

Seniors Vaishak Kumar, Melanie Mariano and Kriya Patel have been named recipients of the 2016 President’s Engagement Prizes at the University of Pennsylvania. The announcement was made today by Penn President Amy Gutmann.

Penn Research: An FDA-approved Alzheimer’s Drug Could Help Smokers Quit

Despite several safe drug therapies available to help smokers quit, three-quarters report relapsing within six months of a quit attempt.

Penn Futures Project: Investing in Children & Communities

Three University of Pennsylvania deans have joined forces to improve the lives of Philadelphia youth and families through the Penn Futures Project (PFP).

Penn Researchers Offer New Approach to Treating Cocaine Addiction

In the ongoing fight against drug addiction, researchers from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Nursing and Perelman School of Medicine have discovered a unique application for an FDA-approved drug curr

President’s Innovation Prize Contenders Vie for $100K Seed Money and Big Perks at Penn

In April, one enterprising senior or team of graduates-to-be at the University of Pennsylvania will be named the inaugural President’s Innovation Prize winners. The award comes with $100,000 in seed money and a $50,000 living stipend per team member. And that is just the start.

Penn Nursing’s Community Champions Engage to Improve Health

From outside the Sayre Recreation Center at 58th and Walnut streets, the only indication of something happening on a chilly December Tuesday is a dozen or so parked cars. Otherwise, the massive fenced-in lot is quiet.

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