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Our faculty and students put Penn-generated knowledge into practice every day. Discover the many ways their pathbreaking work is making a profound impact on the lives of individuals and the well-being of communities around the world.
Alison Buttenheim, a behavioral epidemiologist at Penn’s School of Nursing, and Carolyn Cannuscio, a social epidemiologist at Penn Medicine, agree; social distancing is the most effective strategy for stopping the spread of COVID-19. In a special episode of the Penn Nursing podcast...
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In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the world has rallied behind healthcare workers—to both protect and support this critical community that continues to save lives in the face of personal danger. Now more than ever, it’s essential to understand how this...
The women of Penn are changing the world for the better. Penn alumnae include CEOs, University presidents, Oscar and Pulitzer winners, judges and attorneys; the list goes on. They are pushing boundaries, changing perspectives, and creating a stronger world for the students...
Carol Curley, WG’81, serves as Chief Investment Officer of Charian Ventures and Managing Director at Golden Seeds, an early-stage investment firm that focuses on women entrepreneurs. She knows the importance of spaces that encourage creativity, innovation, and collaboration—all key components for a...
“For the sick it is important to have the best.” Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing, wrote these words in 1855. They ring as true in 2020—a year designated as the Year of the Nurse and Midwife by the World Health...
For nearly half a century, the Annenberg Center has served as a nexus of creativity for the University of Pennsylvania and the city of Philadelphia. This year, a new influx of support promises to strengthen the Annenberg Center’s impact and build new...
Some of the world’s best and brightest students aim their sights at an undergraduate education at Penn, but many lack the resources to embark on this journey. Penn graduates Jon Gray, C’92, W’92, and Mindy Basser Gray, C’92, are stepping in to...
The PennHealthX innovation program serves as a launchpad for students in the Perelman School of Medicine, supporting innovative ideas in health care and opportunities for professional development. Now, a generous gift has secured the future of this program for years to come....
Support for Penn comes in all shapes and sizes. Since 1955, the Benjamin Franklin Society, the University’s leadership annual giving group, has been a beacon of engagement for Penn alumni, parents, and friends from all walks of life. Celebrating its 65th anniversary...
For centuries, Jewish communities in the United States have made indelible contributions to the character of American life. A series of gifts from Arnold and Deanne Kaplan, totaling $12 million, have helped shape the University of Pennsylvania Libraries as a leader in...
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