Giacomo Vivanti, PhD, an associate professor in the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, was quoted in Jan. 28 HealthDay story about recently published research he led that shows early interventions can help a majority of autistic children acquire spoken language. The article was republished by numerous outlets including U.S. News & World Report.
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Yury Gogotsi, PhD, distinguished university and Bach professor in the College of Engineering, was featured in a Feb. 4 Tech Briefs story about his research on using MXene nanomaterials to develop flexible organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
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The College of Medicine was mentioned in a Feb. 3 Philadelphia Inquirer article about data showing competition at Philadelphia-area medical schools intensified in 2025, with programs seeing about 50 applicants for every open spot.
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David S. Cohen, PhD, a professor in the Kline School of Law, was quoted in a Feb. 3 story in Straight Arrow News about a Texas man who is suing a California doctor for wrongful death for mailing abortion pills
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Girija Kaimal, EdD, a professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in Feb. 2 Highland News-Sun (Venice, Florida) article about the health benefits of practicing creative activities.
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Jonathan Deutsch, PhD, a professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, authored a Feb. 3 advice column in Food Service Director about how to master poached eggs at a high volume for breakfast and brunch service.
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Research on using paper lists vs. digital grocery lists led by Yanliu Huang, PhD, professor in the LeBow College of Business, was mentioned in a Feb. 1 YourTango article about personality traits associated with people who use handwritten grocery lists.
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The 2025 report on data trends and artificial intelligence readiness from the Center for Applied AI and Business Analytics, in the LeBow College of Business, and Precisely was mentioned in a Feb. 2 Business Age (UK) opinion piece about how the need for reliable data has changed and expanded the role of Chief Financial Officer in many companies.
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Philly-Area Medical Schools are Enrolling More Women and Attracting More Students, According to the Latest Trends
Philadelphia Inquirer, Feb. 3
Applications to Philly-area medical schools are back up after a three-year decline, recently released data from the Association of American Medical Colleges shows.
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Princeton President Says School Will Make Cuts Given ‘Political Threats’ to Finances and Endowment Projections
The Philadelphia Inquirer, Feb. 3
Princeton President Christopher Eisgruber said the school will have a "steadfast focus on core priorities." Penn is also making budget cuts in response to actions by the Trump administration.
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How a Supreme Court Decision Changed the Racial Mix at Colleges
Chronicle of Higher Education, Feb. 3
In 2024, one year after the Supreme Court ruled that colleges could no longer consider an applicant’s racial or ethnic identity, the number of underrepresented minority students enrolling at highly selective colleges fell significantly, according to a new report from the nonprofit group Class Action. At the same time, many other institutions saw an increase in Black and Hispanic students.
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Penn’s October Data Breach Impacted Fewer than 10 People, Despite Hackers’ Claims it was 1.2 Million
Philadelphia Inquirer, Feb. 3
"Penn sent notifications to the limited number of individuals whose personal information was impacted as required by applicable notification laws," the school said.
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Trump, Changing Course, Throws Harvard Deal Talks Into Chaos
The New York Times, Feb. 3
In the latest example of his mercurial negotiating style, President Trump went from dropping his ask for a $200 million fine to demanding $1 billion from the university.
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