Tough conversations and innovative outlooks in higher ed Tough conversations and innovative outlooks in higher ed President Amy Gutmann and Graduate School of Education scholar Robert Zemsky took part in a “fireside chat” at this year’s Higher Education Leadership Conference at Penn, which also awarded Gutmann the Zemsky Medal.
Philly water straight from the tap As part of a partnership including Penn’s ImpactED and Water Center, trained neighborhood ambassadors shared the benefits of drinking tap water in their local communities, both at formal events and in informal interactions. (Image: Tiffany Ledesma for PWD) Philly water straight from the tap A collaborative city-wide campaign that included ImpactED and the Water Center at Penn helped spread the word that Philadelphia tap water is safe and healthy to drink.
2020 is the perfect year to engage students as active citizens 2020 is the perfect year to engage students as active citizens In 2020, young people will get a clear look at how individual actions can shape government and policy, and how these affect their lives in tangible ways.
Lending a hand at the Farm Show Lending a hand at the Farm Show At the Pennsylvania Farm Show, the School of Veterinary Medicine showcased its role in sustaining one of the state’s largest industries.
New intervention for ‘aging out’ youth from foster care New intervention for ‘aging out’ youth from foster care Caring Adults R Everywhere (C.A.R.E.), a social support program for young adults aging out of foster care, has released a new treatment manual designed to help practitioners build effective mentoring programs.
Penn President receives top honor from Pennsylvania Society Forthcoming Penn President receives top honor from Pennsylvania Society The $50,000 philanthropic gift on Amy Gutmann’s behalf was matched by Penn, totaling $100,000 to support West Philadelphia’s Henry C. Lea Elementary School.
What is The Penn Fund? Q&A What is The Penn Fund? Emily Kernan, executive director of The Penn Fund, discusses the mission of The Penn Fund and why donating is such a personally meaningful experience for many alumni.
Seven years later, PrEP access remains a challenge Seven years later, PrEP access remains a challenge Getting PrEP in the hands of high-risk communities remains a challenge; Penn researchers and practitioners are finding ways to reduce barriers and investigate new forms of the drug.
Scholarship donors, students celebrate at ‘electric’ event Scholarship donors, students celebrate at ‘electric’ event Penn students and their scholarship donors joined on campus to celebrate the beauty of giving at the annual Scholarship Celebration.
Math, stereotypes, and social belonging Math, stereotypes, and social belonging Philip Gressman, professor of mathematics, discusses how stereotype threat can affect student performance in math, and how social belonging can curb it.