How gospel music gave birth to rock and soul How gospel music gave birth to rock and soul Capping a 16-month project funded by the Pew Center for Arts & Heritage, WXPN will debut a four-part radio documentary on Feb. 4, sharing the stories of the early beginnings and influence of gospel music.
Celebrating MLK President Amy Gutmann helps students paint banners. (Photos: Leah Popowich) Celebrating MLK President Amy Gutmann joined the University community Monday in the national Day of Service.
Iconic indeed, will Amtrak’s split-flap sign remain? The split-flap board inside 30th Street Station. The board is expected to be removed by Amtrak, but has drawn attention from the public, and public officials, who would like to retain the sign in lieu of a new digital board. Iconic indeed, will Amtrak’s split-flap sign remain? As Amtrak decides whether to keep the split-flap sign at 30th Street Station, PennDesign professors lay out research-based and historical considerations.
Black and Hispanic teens see risky behaviors on social media, but few actually post about them Black and Hispanic teens see risky behaviors on social media, but few actually post about them The research, from Penn Nursing and Annenberg, points to a need to change the feedback loop on these channels and to dispel myths about what constitutes normal behaviors.
Stretch your charitable dollar with Penn’s 2019 High Impact Giving Guide Penn In the News Generocity Stretch your charitable dollar with Penn’s 2019 High Impact Giving Guide The Center for High Impact Philanthropy has released its annual giving guide. This year, the guide focused on three main areas: “Those recovering from substance abuse, hard-to-reach communities lacking basic healthcare, and students at various stages of life at risk of being left behind.” Bridging the gap between Penn students and the West Philly community Bridging the gap between Penn students and the West Philly community In a seminar co-taught by Herman Beavers and Suzana Berger, undergraduates work alongside Sayre High School students and West Philadelphia residents to study the works of August Wilson. Holiday giving at Penn Holiday giving at Penn There’s no better time to give on and around campus, and, as tradition, the people of Penn are doing their part. A Sayre-Keystone collaboration brings dental care to kids Through a series of four service day events, the School teamed with Keystone First to provide care to children at Penn Dental at Sayre in West Philadelphia. (Photo courtesy: Penn Dental Medicine) A Sayre-Keystone collaboration brings dental care to kids Penn Dental at Sayre Health Center teamed with Keystone First to help children and young adults living in the Center’s West Philadelphia neighborhood find dental care. What Penn is thankful for What Penn is thankful for As families gather this year to give thanks for acts of kindness, fruitful opportunities, and the people who fill their lives with joy, so too does the Penn family. Penn Museum programming revamped Members of the Bumpin' Uglies DJ group pose for a photo at the inaugural “Crawl Out Thursday” event at Penn Museum. (Photo: Penn Museum) Penn Museum programming revamped With building renovations underway, the Penn Museum has freshened up its roster of fun things to do.
Bridging the gap between Penn students and the West Philly community Bridging the gap between Penn students and the West Philly community In a seminar co-taught by Herman Beavers and Suzana Berger, undergraduates work alongside Sayre High School students and West Philadelphia residents to study the works of August Wilson.
Holiday giving at Penn Holiday giving at Penn There’s no better time to give on and around campus, and, as tradition, the people of Penn are doing their part.
A Sayre-Keystone collaboration brings dental care to kids Through a series of four service day events, the School teamed with Keystone First to provide care to children at Penn Dental at Sayre in West Philadelphia. (Photo courtesy: Penn Dental Medicine) A Sayre-Keystone collaboration brings dental care to kids Penn Dental at Sayre Health Center teamed with Keystone First to help children and young adults living in the Center’s West Philadelphia neighborhood find dental care.
What Penn is thankful for What Penn is thankful for As families gather this year to give thanks for acts of kindness, fruitful opportunities, and the people who fill their lives with joy, so too does the Penn family.
Penn Museum programming revamped Members of the Bumpin' Uglies DJ group pose for a photo at the inaugural “Crawl Out Thursday” event at Penn Museum. (Photo: Penn Museum) Penn Museum programming revamped With building renovations underway, the Penn Museum has freshened up its roster of fun things to do.