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Headline	Category	Details
Wharton’s Dinan Hall restoration celebrated	Business & Law	A gift from Trustee, Wharton Board of Advisors member, and alumnus Jamie Dinan led to renovation of former Vance Hall. (2 min. read)
Penn Museum and Egyptian archaeologists unearth a 3,600-year-old tomb from the lost Abydos dynasty	Social Sciences	The excavation will continue through 2025, which includes protection, site management, and conservation of the structures. (2 min. read)
Laughing gas: An old drug’s new trick to fight depression	Health & Medicine	Researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine have uncovered how nitrous oxide, an anesthetic used worldwide since the 19th century, could help lift mood fast in people with depression that resists other treatments. (1 min. read)
Exploring the history of making choices, small and large	Social Sciences	In a new book, Sophia Rosenfeld of the Department of History chronicles the past and present of an elusive idea—choice—and what it has meant and still means for people and society. (4 min. read)
The Wharton School introduces new undergraduate concentration and MBA major in artificial intelligence for business	Business & Law	The degree is designed to address the world’s growing demand for AI-related skills and expertise, and ‘represents a bold step forward in our mission to prepare the next generation to responsibly lead in an AI-driven world,’ says Wharton dean Erika James. (2 min. read)
Scientists unlock frogs’ antibacterial secrets to combat superbugs	Technology	The lab of César de la Fuente has created synthetic peptides, a class of antibiotics, derived from the secretions of a frog commonly found in South Asia. (2 min. read)
Penn Electric Racing’s latest racecar	Technology	Penn Electric Racing, the student-led Formula Society of Automotive Engineers electric team, debuted its latest electric race car, REVX, on College Green on March 28. This marks the team's 10th custom-designed car since its founding in 2013 and its most sophisticated to date. (3 min. read)
MBA student uses AI to perfect class selection process	Business & Law	The CourseCast system created by Derek Gibbs informs MBA students what classes, on average, they’re likely to receive from Wharton’s unique course scheduling system. (3 min. read)

Featured Events

Event	Date	Details
Future of the Four-Year Degree	Apr09	Organized by Penn's Faculty Senate, this panel will focus on the sustained criticism of higher education and ask whether the four-year college degree will (and should) survive, and whether there are plausible alternatives to the conventional college degree. The event will be moderated by Penn Provost John L. Jackson, Jr. Register for in-person or virtual attendance. Fisher Fine Arts Library, 202 S. 34th St. 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Wharton People Analytics Conference	Apr10 - Apr11	This two-day conference explores the latest advances and urgent questions in people analytics, including upskilling, AI, and the future of work, as well as networking opportunities for students, academics, and industry experts. Huntsman Hall, 3730 Walnut St. All day

Penn's Strategic Framework

In Principle and Practice Penn’s strategic framework Penn’s guiding principles are the University’s enduring values and distinctive strengths: anchored, inventive, interwoven, and engaged. The practices support and strengthen Penn’s core educational mission. At Penn Today, we focus on some of the ways the University is putting this framework into action. From student, faculty, and staff profiles to research updates and event coverage, Penn Today highlights the latest examples of the University’s principled approach to excellence.

AI Across Disciplines

At a cross-disciplinary gathering at Amy Gutmann Hall, the Penn community celebrated the launch of the Penn AI Initiative with a panel discussing AI research at Penn—and writ large. (5 min. read)

Cyberbullying Research

In the Brachio Lab, doctoral students at Penn Engineering probe AI models for signs of cyberbullying capabilities. This emerging problem with the rise of AI may pose challenges in areas like business, education, and public health. (5 min. read)

Arts & Sciences Grant

Penn Arts & Sciences receives $8M commitment from The Robert K. Johnson Foundation The gift will endow the Integrated Studies Program, which offers an immersive, interdisciplinary learning experience for Benjamin Franklin Scholars students pursuing degrees in the College of Arts and Sciences. (2 min. read)

Draw Down the Lightning Grant

Penn announces the inaugural Draw Down the Lightning Grant recipients Awardees include interwoven teams of faculty, students, postdoctoral scholars, and staff with projects anchored at eight schools and 10 academic and administrative centers. (5 min. read)

Publication	Headline
PhillyVoice	Penn archaeologists help uncover 3,600-year-old tomb of Egyptian pharaoh
Philadelphia Business Journal	These Philadelphia-area hospitals have the highest cancer surgery volumes
CNN	23andMe’s DNA data is going up for sale. Here’s why companies might want it
Psychology Today	Is art appreciation going digital?

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