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The Interwoven University
2024 Sachs awardees
At a reception on April 30, The Sachs Program for Arts Innovation recognized the 21 projects awarded grants for the 2023-24 cycle, totaling $210,000 in support.
Educate to Empower aims to break down barriers to breast cancer screenings
With the President’s Engagement Prize, fourth-years Simran Rajpal and Gauthami Moorkanat plan to deliver education and resources directly to community centers in Philadelphia, tackling medical mistrust, health literacy, and more.
Teaching climate change communication, from the classroom to a conference of journalists
Michael Mann and Kathleen Hall Jamieson are co-teaching the Climate Change and Communication course this spring, tied to the Society of Environmental Journalists annual conference, held this year at Penn.
Who, What, Why: Luke Godsey’s Appalachian quilt
Luke Godsey, a second-year student in the College of Arts and Sciences, has created a quilt for the Penn Women’s Center as part of a new art series.
25 years of UMOJA at Penn
UMOJA, Penn’s organization for Black student life on campus has provided outreach, collaboration, and unity since 1998.
U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs meets with Penn student and staff veterans
At the invitation of Secretary Denis McDonough, they convened on campus for a candid conversation about VA benefits and programming.
Powwow at Penn
With drumming, dancers, and the cascading voices of musicians, the 13th annual Powwow at Penn welcomed more than 100 people.
‘Can Technology Spark Joy and Imagination?’
In the 2024 Albert M. Greenfield Memorial lecture hosted by Penn Nursing, Desmond Upton Patton and Courtney D. Cogburn discussed how social media and AI might foster well-being.
A humanities pathway to pre-med
Pre-med students majoring in English, theatre, history, and other humanities fields find satisfaction in tapping into multiple interests—and see benefits for a career in medicine.
Challenging the boundaries of STEM
Female faculty and staff from the School of Social Policy & Practice, the Wharton School, and Penn Carey Law shared how they integrate science, technology, engineering, and math into their work.