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Thanks to everyone who stopped by our table this weekend during Penn's Homecoming! Great to welcome you home, Quakers ❤️ 💙 🍂 https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCAhPb @upenn.edu
November 10, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Thanks to everyone who stopped by our table this weekend during Penn's Homecoming! Great to welcome you home, Quakers ❤️ 💙 🍂 https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCAhPb @upenn.edu
Congrats to Prof. Herman Beavers of English and Africana Studies on receiving the Faculty Award of Merit at this year's Alumni Award of Merit Gala. Beavers was recognized along with six alumni from Penn Arts & Sciences. @upenn.edu
Nine honored at Alumni Award of Merit Gala | Penn Today
On Nov. 7, eight distinguished alumni will receive Awards of Merit, the Alumni Social Impact Award, and the Creative Spirit Award, and Herman Beavers will receive the Faculty Award of Merit.
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November 9, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Congrats to Prof. Herman Beavers of English and Africana Studies on receiving the Faculty Award of Merit at this year's Alumni Award of Merit Gala. Beavers was recognized along with six alumni from Penn Arts & Sciences. @upenn.edu
Prof. Daniel Hopkins of Political Science is quoted in the @inquirer.com on the Democrats' victories in Tuesday's election and the likelihood of voter swings due to persuasion. @upenn.edu @dhopkins1776.bsky.social
Blue wave? Democrats build momentum with a sweep of high-profile races in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Virginia.
The party won gubernatorial elections in New Jersey and Virginia; held three Pennsylvania Supreme Court seats; and saw Trump-endorsed candidates lose several contests.
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November 7, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Prof. Daniel Hopkins of Political Science is quoted in the @inquirer.com on the Democrats' victories in Tuesday's election and the likelihood of voter swings due to persuasion. @upenn.edu @dhopkins1776.bsky.social
Robert Habeck, Perry World House Distinguished Global Leader and former Vice Chancellor and Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action of Germany, presents his 1.5 Minute Climate Lecture, "Reframing the Energy Trilemma," as part of Climate Week of Penn. @robert-habeck.de @upenn.edu
November 7, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Robert Habeck, Perry World House Distinguished Global Leader and former Vice Chancellor and Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action of Germany, presents his 1.5 Minute Climate Lecture, "Reframing the Energy Trilemma," as part of Climate Week of Penn. @robert-habeck.de @upenn.edu
Prof. Leigh Stearns and collaborators' long-running survey of Greenland’s Helheim Glacier reveals that massive calving events don’t behave the way scientists once thought, reframing how ice loss contributes to sea-level rise. https://bit.ly/4nJtf8a @leighstearns.bsky.social @upenn.edu
November 7, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Prof. Leigh Stearns and collaborators' long-running survey of Greenland’s Helheim Glacier reveals that massive calving events don’t behave the way scientists once thought, reframing how ice loss contributes to sea-level rise. https://bit.ly/4nJtf8a @leighstearns.bsky.social @upenn.edu
SAS alums based in Washington, D.C. flocked to meet Dean Mark Trodden on October 30. With a scenic backdrop—Congress could be seen right outside—they mingled and caught up with one another, in addition to hearing from Trodden about his vision for the School. buff.ly/Id7c8bE
Meet the Dean in Wasington, D.C.
An evening for Penn Arts & Sciences alumni to meet Dean Mark Trodden as he shares his background at Penn and his vision for the School.
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November 5, 2025 at 10:02 PM
SAS alums based in Washington, D.C. flocked to meet Dean Mark Trodden on October 30. With a scenic backdrop—Congress could be seen right outside—they mingled and caught up with one another, in addition to hearing from Trodden about his vision for the School. buff.ly/Id7c8bE
Joshua Plotkin, Walter H. and Leonore C. Annenberg Professor of the Natural Science, is working to bring the fields of game theory and machine learning together, in the hopes of discovering new strategies for solving real-world problems.
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November 5, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Joshua Plotkin, Walter H. and Leonore C. Annenberg Professor of the Natural Science, is working to bring the fields of game theory and machine learning together, in the hopes of discovering new strategies for solving real-world problems.
This year, the Middle East Center celebrates its 60th anniversary. Center director Paul Cobb and Center Assistant Director Liyan Alkawafhah hope the moment offers a chance for inclusive, productive dialogue.
Six Decades of Scholarship and Social Connections
This year, the Middle East Center celebrates its 60th anniversary.
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November 4, 2025 at 7:15 PM
This year, the Middle East Center celebrates its 60th anniversary. Center director Paul Cobb and Center Assistant Director Liyan Alkawafhah hope the moment offers a chance for inclusive, productive dialogue.
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Dear Penn Community,
Fraudulent emails are currently being circulated that appear to come from a Penn Graduate School of Education account with the subject “We got hacked (Action Required)” or similar.
Fraudulent emails are currently being circulated that appear to come from a Penn Graduate School of Education account with the subject “We got hacked (Action Required)” or similar.
October 31, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Dear Penn Community,
Fraudulent emails are currently being circulated that appear to come from a Penn Graduate School of Education account with the subject “We got hacked (Action Required)” or similar.
Fraudulent emails are currently being circulated that appear to come from a Penn Graduate School of Education account with the subject “We got hacked (Action Required)” or similar.
In her Medicine, Magic, and Miracles class, Elly Truitt, Associate Professor of History and Sociology of Science, guides students through the storied history of medicine, healing, and the nature of disease. @upenn.edu
Does Time Heal All Wounds
In her Medicine, Magic, and Miracles class, Elly Truitt, Associate Professor of History and Sociology of Science, guides students through the storied history of medicine, healing, and the nature of di...
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October 31, 2025 at 4:14 PM
In her Medicine, Magic, and Miracles class, Elly Truitt, Associate Professor of History and Sociology of Science, guides students through the storied history of medicine, healing, and the nature of disease. @upenn.edu
Political Science's Diana Mutz investigates the nature of today's political discussions, and whether political intolerance has increased as a consequence.
How has talking about politics changed in the last quarter-century? | Penn Today
Penn researcher Diana Mutz finds that we’re having more political conversations now with like-minded people, and that political intolerance has increased as a result.
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October 30, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Political Science's Diana Mutz investigates the nature of today's political discussions, and whether political intolerance has increased as a consequence.
Dorothy Roberts, George A. Weiss University Professor of Law and Sociology, has been awarded the 2025 Bioethics Founders’ Award, which recognizes individuals who have made contributions that have advanced thinking and practice in medicine, the life sciences, and public policy. buff.ly/jk1r7jn
October 30, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Dorothy Roberts, George A. Weiss University Professor of Law and Sociology, has been awarded the 2025 Bioethics Founders’ Award, which recognizes individuals who have made contributions that have advanced thinking and practice in medicine, the life sciences, and public policy. buff.ly/jk1r7jn
Penn Arts & Sciences’ Office of Academic Excellence and Engagement has received Penn’s fifth-ever Local Economic Impact Award, given to Vice Dean for Academic Excellence and Engagement Brighid Dwyer and Program Coordinator Shani Saunders.
Fifth Local Economic Impact Award Goes to Office of Academic Excellence and Engagement
Brighid Dwyer, Vice Dean for Academic Excellence and Engagement and Program Coordinator Shani Saunders, received the honor, which recognizes support for local businesses.
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October 29, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Penn Arts & Sciences’ Office of Academic Excellence and Engagement has received Penn’s fifth-ever Local Economic Impact Award, given to Vice Dean for Academic Excellence and Engagement Brighid Dwyer and Program Coordinator Shani Saunders.
Cash assistance drastically reduces tenants’ likelihood of eviction and homelessness, according to an ongoing study of the PHLHousing+ program from Weitzman’s Vincent Reina and Sara Jaffee of Penn Arts & Sciences.
Why Rental Support Works | Weitzman
What happens when you give small monthly cash payments to low-income tenants in unstable housing situations? For one thing, you dramatically reduce their chances of getting evicted or experiencing…
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October 29, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Cash assistance drastically reduces tenants’ likelihood of eviction and homelessness, according to an ongoing study of the PHLHousing+ program from Weitzman’s Vincent Reina and Sara Jaffee of Penn Arts & Sciences.
Providing first-generation and limited-income students with a comprehensive array of support, Penn First Plus equips undergraduates for success during and after their time at Penn. @upenn.edu
Through Penn First Plus, students unlock potential and purpose | Penn Today
Providing first-generation and limited-income students with a comprehensive array of support, Penn First Plus equips undergraduates for success during and after their time at Penn.
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October 27, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Providing first-generation and limited-income students with a comprehensive array of support, Penn First Plus equips undergraduates for success during and after their time at Penn. @upenn.edu
Congrats to Shaan Mishra, C'25, on becoming a “Jeopardy!” champion on Oct. 24! Mishra, who studied economics and computer science at Penn, will seek to extend his winning streak tonight (10/27). Good luck Shaan! 👏 👏 @upenn.edu
2025 Penn graduate Shaan Mishra becomes latest ‘Jeopardy!’ champion in comeback win
In an interview with the Daily Pennsylvanian, Mishra described the “shock and awe” that followed his comeback victory after a series of losses from the start of the game.
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October 27, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Congrats to Shaan Mishra, C'25, on becoming a “Jeopardy!” champion on Oct. 24! Mishra, who studied economics and computer science at Penn, will seek to extend his winning streak tonight (10/27). Good luck Shaan! 👏 👏 @upenn.edu
Prof. Guy Grossman of Political Science presents his 1.5 Minute Climate Lecture, "Climate Change Politics in the Developing World," during Climate Week at Penn. Watch the entire #1point5 Minute Climate Lecture event: https://bit.ly/3JhsOUn @upenn.edu @guygrossman.bsky.social
October 26, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Prof. Guy Grossman of Political Science presents his 1.5 Minute Climate Lecture, "Climate Change Politics in the Developing World," during Climate Week at Penn. Watch the entire #1point5 Minute Climate Lecture event: https://bit.ly/3JhsOUn @upenn.edu @guygrossman.bsky.social
Prof. Daniel Hopkins of Political Science co-writes an opinion piece in the Philadelphia Inquirer on the drawbacks of constantly fine-tuning electoral maps in the U.S. @upenn.edu @inquirer.com
Gerrymandering is bad. Expanding it is even worse. | Opinion
Constant redistricting of electoral maps is likely to make congressional elections even less competitive.
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October 25, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Prof. Daniel Hopkins of Political Science co-writes an opinion piece in the Philadelphia Inquirer on the drawbacks of constantly fine-tuning electoral maps in the U.S. @upenn.edu @inquirer.com
Joseph Romm, Senior Fellow at @penncssm.bsky.social, says that Taylor Swift’s lyrics offer storytelling techniques that can be applied for impact-driven climate communications. @upenn.edu
Taylor Swift, storytelling, and climate communication | Penn Today
Clean energy expert and senior research fellow at Penn Joseph Romm says that Taylor Swift’s lyrics offer storytelling techniques that can be applied for impact-driven climate communications.
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October 24, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Joseph Romm, Senior Fellow at @penncssm.bsky.social, says that Taylor Swift’s lyrics offer storytelling techniques that can be applied for impact-driven climate communications. @upenn.edu
Chef, restauranteur, food writer and Penn professor Gabrielle Hamilton has a new memoir. Vogue talks with her about her about shifting from food writing to family in “Next of Kin.”
Gabrielle Hamilton on Shifting Her Focus From Food to Family in ‘Next of Kin’
Vogue spoke to Hamilton about moving away from food writing; her day-to-day routine as a wife, dog owner, and empty-nester; challenging conventional wisdoms around writing about family; and letting…
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October 23, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Chef, restauranteur, food writer and Penn professor Gabrielle Hamilton has a new memoir. Vogue talks with her about her about shifting from food writing to family in “Next of Kin.”
The X-ray has changed modern medicine. But how was it discovered? Physics professor Arthur Goodspeed may have created the world’s first X-ray image at the University of Pennsylvania in 1890—entirely by accident. Those original plates are now at Penn, a gift from Goodspeed’s family.
X-ray plates from 1896 give a snapshot of Penn’s place in history | Penn Today
A gift from the family of Penn physicist Arthur Goodspeed represents the beginning of a revolution in medicine that began at Penn.
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October 23, 2025 at 7:02 PM
The X-ray has changed modern medicine. But how was it discovered? Physics professor Arthur Goodspeed may have created the world’s first X-ray image at the University of Pennsylvania in 1890—entirely by accident. Those original plates are now at Penn, a gift from Goodspeed’s family.
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As part of the new Water-AI Nexus Center of Excellence collaboration, The Water Center at Penn is helping answer key questions around technology and sustainability. @upenn.edu @sas.upenn.edu
Where Water Meets Artificial Intelligence
As part of the new Water-AI Nexus Center of Excellence collaboration, The Water Center at Penn is helping answer key questions around technology and sustainability.
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October 23, 2025 at 4:23 PM
As part of the new Water-AI Nexus Center of Excellence collaboration, The Water Center at Penn is helping answer key questions around technology and sustainability. @upenn.edu @sas.upenn.edu
Prof. Tulia Falleti of Political Science presents as part of the recent Knowledge by the Slice event “Dispossessions and Disparities Across Latin America” with Prof. Letícia Marteleto of Sociology. Watch the full event: https://bit.ly/4oCwxLp @upenn.edu
October 23, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Prof. Tulia Falleti of Political Science presents as part of the recent Knowledge by the Slice event “Dispossessions and Disparities Across Latin America” with Prof. Letícia Marteleto of Sociology. Watch the full event: https://bit.ly/4oCwxLp @upenn.edu
Criminology researchers Aaron Chalfin and John MacDonald, and data scientist Brian Wade of Penn’s Crime and Justice Policy Lab, evaluate the effect of improved street lighting on crime rates.
Street lighting and public safety | Penn Today
Criminology researchers Aaron Chalfin and John MacDonald, and data scientist Brian Wade of Penn’s Crime and Justice Policy Lab, evaluate the effect of improved street lighting on crime rates.
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October 22, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Criminology researchers Aaron Chalfin and John MacDonald, and data scientist Brian Wade of Penn’s Crime and Justice Policy Lab, evaluate the effect of improved street lighting on crime rates.
New research from Prof. Xin Sun of Biology offers an improved understanding of microbial ecology and geochemistry—key to forecasting global emissions in response to natural and man-made climate change. @upenn.edu @xinsun-putiger.bsky.social
Can tiny ocean organisms offer the key to better climate modeling? | Penn Today
In the shadowy layers of the Pacific, microbes decide how much nitrous oxide—a potent greenhouse gas—rises skyward. New research from Penn’s Xin Sun offers an improved understanding of microbial ecolo...
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October 22, 2025 at 4:04 PM
New research from Prof. Xin Sun of Biology offers an improved understanding of microbial ecology and geochemistry—key to forecasting global emissions in response to natural and man-made climate change. @upenn.edu @xinsun-putiger.bsky.social