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- 1Shaun Mahony named Huck Chair in Genomics and AI at Penn StateβMahony 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 GSE creates scholarship fund with $3 million giftβΌPenn GSE establishes masterβs 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.
- 3Penn Vet dogs trained to sniff out invasive lanternfly eggsβπ 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.
- 4Advocates rally at Pennsylvania Capitol for higher education fundingβAdvocates rally at Capitol for a boost in Pennsylvania higher education funding
Advocates gathered at the Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg to call for increased state funding for higher education. Demonstrators are urging lawmakers to boost appropriations for public universities and colleges, arguing that greater investment is needed to keep tuition affordable and support students across the state.
- 5Penn State to host talk on AI and climate impacts on renewablesβOct. 2 talk to discuss AI insight for climate change impacts on renewable energy
Pennsylvania State University is holding a talk on October 2 examining how artificial intelligence can provide insight into climate change impacts on renewable energy. The event will look at how AI tools can help forecast and manage climate-related challenges for wind, solar and other clean energy systems as extreme weather increasingly disrupts power production.
- 6Penn Trustees Reappoint Wharton Dean, Review University FinancesβΌPenn 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.
- 7Golkin Family Foundation gift boosts law and technology at Penn Carey LawβΌGolkin 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.