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- 1Shaun Mahony named Huck Chair in Genomics and AI at Penn State●Mahony named Huck Chair in Genomics and AI
The Pennsylvania State University has announced that Shaun Mahony has been named a Huck Chair in Genomics and AI, an endowed professorship recognizing leading researchers at the institution. The appointment places Mahony's work, which combines genomics research with computational and artificial intelligence methods, among the university's flagship scholarly programs supported by the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences.
- 2Penn Vet dogs trained to sniff out invasive lanternfly eggs●🐕 NEW: At the Penn Vet Working Dog Center, # dogs start scent training around 8 weeks old, learning a sniff-and-reward g
At the University of Pennsylvania's Working Dog Center, puppies begin scent training at around eight weeks old, starting with a sniff-and-reward game before progressing to real targets. Lucky, a German Shepherd, has become the first dog in the United States trained to detect spotted lanternfly egg masses. Studies indicate trained detection dogs can locate the invasive pest's eggs reliably, offering a new tool against its spread.
- 3Golkin Family Foundation gift boosts law and technology at Penn Carey Law▼Golkin Family Foundation gift launches next era of law and technology at Penn Carey Law
The Golkin Family Foundation has made a major gift to the University of Pennsylvania's Carey Law School to launch a new era of law and technology work there. According to Penn Today, the donation will support the school's efforts at the intersection of legal education and emerging technology, though further details of the gift's size and programs were not provided.
- 4Penn GSE creates scholarship fund with $3 million gift▼Penn GSE establishes master’s in education entrepreneurship scholarship with $3 million gift
The University of Pennsylvania's Graduate School of Education has established a scholarship for its master's program in education entrepreneurship, funded by a $3 million gift. The scholarship will support students pursuing careers at the intersection of education and business innovation. The announcement highlights growing investment in programs that train entrepreneurs to launch and scale education ventures.
- 5Penn Trustees Reappoint Wharton Dean, Review University Finances▼Penn Trustees reappoint Wharton dean, discuss University financial resilience
The University of Pennsylvania's Board of Trustees has reappointed the dean of the Wharton School and discussed the university's financial resilience at a recent meeting. The reappointment signals continuity in leadership at the prestigious business school, while trustees also reviewed how Penn's finances are positioned amid broader pressures facing higher education institutions.