At speeds yet unimagined, “Betty,” the new university-wide computing center, is reshaping research at Penn. –
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April 2, 2026
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Launched nearly a year ago, the Penn Advanced Research Computing Center (PARCC) represents a collaborative effort that embodies Penn’s commitment to achieving impactful research outcomes. “Betty,” Penn’s first University-wide high-performance computing and artificial intelligence cluster, is already reshaping research across Schools and Centers. “Faculty are now tackling problems that they thought they could never tackle, at speeds they could not imagine,” says David Meaney, vice provost for research.
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Multimedia artist Ani Liu explores how the body and technology shape how knowledge is formed and understood. Drawing from her own experiences of motherhood and investigations into microplastics, Liu treats art as a mode of inquiry—bringing these questions into the classroom as she guides students to examine observation, data, and meaning through creative practice.
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Penn released a statement that they will appeal the recent district court ruling regarding the EEOC demand to release names of Jewish students and employees.
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Penn Dental researchers have developed a type of nanocarrier—a tiny, cage-like structure—that can encapsulate large molecules, protecting them from degradation and releasing them intact, where they are needed. The innovation paves the way for more targeted forms of drug delivery.
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A Wharton study testing whether AI models can effectively manage clinical decision-making processes finds that AI can help complete cases at rates comparable to medical students. “AI could act as a rapid stabilizer or triage assistant—managing information, monitoring patient status, and flagging high-risk cases—while clinicians focus on judgment, communication, and oversight,” writes Emma Needleman. (Audio)
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Last Friday, Holi, also known as The Festival of Colors, returned to College Green, bringing students together for a burst of color and energy.
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“Spending time in nature may promote healthier dietary behaviors,” says Dahlia Stott of the Perelman School of Medicine.
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APRIL 8
Perry World House will host the premiere of the new animation “How to Care about Bonaire,” which explores themes of climate justice on the island of Bonaire, one of six Caribbean islands in the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Panelists will discuss some important aspects highlighted by the film, including coral regeneration, designing climate resilience in the Caribbean, and the intersection of climate justice and agriculture. Free and open to the public. Register to attend.
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