Move-In primer 2026 nocred Move-In primer 2026 Penn Today offers a practical guide to undergraduates moving into College Houses between Aug. 17 and 23 and participating in New Student Orientation between Aug. 19 and 24. 3 min. read
Penn Nursing professors co-author editorial on the impact of trauma, stress, and violence on health Penn Nursing professors co-author editorial on the impact of trauma, stress, and violence on health Carmen Alvarez and Sara F. Jacoby from Penn Nursing’s Department of Family and Community Health have co-authored a guest editorial that examines how chronic stress, trauma, and violence shape physical health and well-being across the lifespan.
Smartphone check-ins may outperform weekly therapy sessions in predicting suicide risk Smartphone check-ins may outperform weekly therapy sessions in predicting suicide risk A new assessment method to monitor veterans and active duty personnel may predict worsening suicidal thoughts more accurately than relying on standard weekly clinical assessments alone.
A celebration of freedom, wellness, and community nocred A celebration of freedom, wellness, and community On June 13, the Penn Museum opened its doors and courtyard to visitors for a free day of live performances, a health and financial literacy fair, and family activities. 3 min. read
A kidney for her mom, a marathon for herself Six months after donating a kidney to her mother through Penn Medicine’s Center for Living Donation, Jen Brady (right) ran her third Boston Marathon.(Image: Courtesy of Penn Medicine News) A kidney for her mom, a marathon for herself Working with the team at the Center for Living Donation, Penn Medicine’s benefits director Jen Brady felt confident enough to donate a kidney to her mother and run the Boston Marathon several months post-surgery. 2 min. read
She helps patients find their words to cast a spell on cancer Deborah Burnham has led the Writing a Life group since 2015.(Image: Courtesy of Penn Medicine News) She helps patients find their words to cast a spell on cancer Even before she experienced cancer herself, Deborah Burnham had a knack for “magical” prompts to help patients write through their illness at Penn’s Abramson Cancer Center. 2 min. read
Cancer care for the mind and spirit Patients are 10 times more likely to engage in mental health services when the therapy is integrated in a medical clinic, says Rebecca Boswell, center, with therapists at the Psychosocial Oncology Clinic.(Image: Courtesy of Penn Medicine News) Cancer care for the mind and spirit A psychosocial oncology program is a part of a revolution in cancer care at Penn Medicine to address a wider range of cancer patients’ experiences, and includes specially-trained psychotherapists at no cost. 2 min. read
How can people boost resilience? Karen Reivich shares some key insights Karen Reivich, director of training programs at Penn’s Positive Psychology Center, facilitating a resilience workshop.nocred How can people boost resilience? Karen Reivich shares some key insights In a four-part series offered by Penn HR this spring, Karen Reivich of Penn’s Positive Psychology Center will guide staff, faculty, and postdocs toward building resilience. 3 min. read
Breaking down misconceptions on unconditional cash programs School of Social Policy & Practice Dean Sara S. Bachman (left) introduced an event on economics as part of the Politics of Well-Being series. SP2 alumnus Karim Sharif (second from left) moderated a discussion with associate professors Amy Castro and Ioana Marinescu.(Image: Carson Easterly/School of Social Policy & Practice) Breaking down misconceptions on unconditional cash programs As part of the Politics of Well-Being series, associate professors Amy Castro and Ioana Marinescu shared findings from their research on guaranteed income and universal basic income. 3 min. read
Rethinking workplace wellness for nurses Rethinking workplace wellness for nurses Penn Nursing’s sixth annual Innovation Accelerator program pitch event expands to include solutions to a foundational challenge: barriers to a healthy workforce for new-to-practice nurses.From Penn Nursing