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Joined February 2009
The 2nd Annual W.E.B. Du Bois Lecture in Public Social Science is coming up! Join us on Friday, 2/23, for a conversation with Dr. Aldon Morris author of, “The Scholar Denied: W.E.B. Du Bois and the Birth of Modern Sociology" & Dr. Tukufu Zuberi ➡️bit.ly/3utDXKn
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Rivals clash on Saturday afternoon in The Palestra! Students receive a black Palestra t-shirt, while supplies last! 🎟️ bit.ly/42r8Tr5 #FightOnPenn
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In honor of Black History Month, explore the history of Mercy-Douglass Hospital and the Nurse Training school in Philadelphia through the lens of the Black community's struggle against segregation and healthcare inequality. Details here: bit.ly/49todG3
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Apollo Creed and Rocky’s iconic training montage. Rest in Peace Carl Weathers (1948 - 2024)
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Our Alumni Happy Hour in Philadelphia was a blast. Thank you to everyone who came out. Stayed tuned for our next happy hour event in NYC on February 29. Details here: bit.ly/48WtZA5.
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This #BlackHistoryMonth, We will pay tribute to the Black academics whose legacy lights our path, and to the brilliant minds forging ahead, inspiring the next wave of scholars. Cheers to everyone contributing to the ever-evolving story of Black excellence! 👏🏾 #BHM
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Won it for the home faithful! 🏠🤗   Our men came out on top Sunday against Harvard. Thankful for your tremendous support, Quaker Nation!   #FightOnPenn 🔴🔵
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Penn Today retweeted
It's not just about reaching the destination, it's about the purposeful strides we take along the way.
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Make that 5⃣ Rookie of the Week honors for Mataya this season from the @IvyLeague! She gets it again this week after her play Saturday against Columbia. 📰 bit.ly/4bfyl72 #FightOnPenn
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Today, @PennMedicine signed a letter of intent with @DoylestownHlth to explore the possibility of that system joining the University of Pennsylvania Health System—a move that builds on several longstanding clinical partnerships between the institutions.
Today, UPHS and @DoylestownHlth revealed plans for an exciting integration, aiming to bring advanced healthcare to Bucks County as a part of Penn Medicine. spr.ly/6017Rteq5
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A new book from musicologist Jairo Moreno highlights musicians who have immigrated to the United States and the transformative power of their work bit.ly/3TTCOWM @PennMusic
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Alumni Spotlight: Shaniya, a 2012 Medical Assistant Pipeline Program graduate! After graduating from Medical Assistant school, Shaniya wanted to put her certification to work. Read how her life since graduation informs her approach to patient care: ow.ly/YN4550Q2O9W
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Today, we are highlighting Dr. Lola Fayanju! 👩🏾‍🏫Helen O. Dickens Presidential Assoc. Prof. 🏥 Surgical Director, Rena Rowan Breast Center 🔬 Senior Fellow, Leonard Davis Institute 🌍 Director of Health Equity at Abramson Cancer Center 👩🏾‍⚕️Chief, Division of Breast Surgery, PSOM
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Pennsylvania Hospital has shaped medicine since 1751. Newly named CEO Alicia Gresham will build upon this legacy of excellence, ensuring innovative and high-quality care for future generations of @PennMedicine patients. bit.ly/45I360s
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Prof. Daniel Hopkins of @PoliticsatPenn discusses the implications of redistricting for federal vs. state elections in this excerpt from last week's Knowledge by the Slice: Rethinking Electoral Maps. Watch the full video: bit.ly/45JM5D5 @Penn @dhopkins1776 @PennPORES
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🎙️New Speaker Alert! @LloydDanzig, Managing Partner of @SharpAdvisors, a venture capital firm specializing in sports, gaming, and entertainment has joined our speaker lineup! Get your tickets today! whr.tn/summit #WSBS2023 #WhartonSports #sportsbusiness
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