Radio Times with Marty Moss-Coane (WHYY-FM)

What Kamala Harris means for the Democratic ticket?

Mary Frances Berry of the School of Arts & Sciences was interviewed about Kamala Harris’ appointment to the Democratic ticket.

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Morning Edition (NPR)

How the coronavirus has upended college admissions

Angela Duckworth of the School of Arts & Sciences spoke at the annual conference for the Common Application about factoring “personal qualities” into the admissions process. "Whatever you call them, the take-home message is these things matter, and in some cases matter as much as IQ," she said.

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front view of vice provost for student engagement

43 years at Penn, and thriving

Valarie Ena Swain-Cade McCoullum reflects with Penn Today on her long career at the University, what still keeps her motivated each day, her new role as the inaugural Vice Provost for Student Engagement, and more.

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Los Angeles Times

It will take a lot more than diversity training to end racial bias in hiring

Judd B. Kessler and Corinne Low of the Wharton School wrote about their research on what prevents large companies from progressing on racial diversity. “Bias in résumé screening is just one part of the problem. Eliminating bias in employment will require rethinking every aspect of the hiring and promotion process,” they wrote.

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“All Things Considered,” National Public Radio

New Wharton business dean says lack of diversity stems from a lack of prioritizing

Erika James of the Wharton School was interviewed about the obstacles women and people of color face in the workplace. “I think if we can create social media platforms, if we can put people on the moon, and if we can have self-driving cars, there's very little that we can't do,” she said. “So, the fact that we have not yet created a more diverse work environment means that we simply haven't prioritized it.”

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