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Kensington Health Sciences Academy Named One of Philly’s Best and Most Promising Schools

Published on February 4, 2019

The Kensington Health Sciences Academy (KHSA) was named by the School District of Philadelphia as one of Philadelphia’s best…

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Penn Nursing Students Run Exam Prep Boot Camp at Kensington Health Sciences Academy

Published on May 16, 2018

As part of course NURS 354 – Addressing the Social Determinants of Health: Community Engagement…

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Cross-disciplinary Futures Project shows citywide success

Published on February 15, 2018

A loud, heated argument between two high school boys in the school hallway ended in the principal’s office. The students were about to fight because one boy was fearful that the…

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Penn to You Washington D.C. 2017

Published on November 9, 2017

Join us on Tuesday, November 14th in Washington DC to hear firsthand from all three Deans about how Penn Futures can find viable solutions that will make a tangible difference in the lives of marginalized youth and families.

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University of Pennsylvania Names Calvin Bland Fellows

Published on September 6, 2017

The University of Pennsylvania’s Penn Futures Project (PFP) has named three Calvin Bland Faculty Fellows to collaborate…

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Deans of Three Penn Schools Commit to Continuing Collaborations to Improve the Lives of Philadelphia Children and Families

Published on July 28, 2017

The Penn Futures Project (PFP) kicked off its second year by bringing together academic researchers,…

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Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Grant Creates New Fellowships for the University of Pennsylvania’s Penn Futures Project

Published on June 9, 2017

The University of Pennsylvania will establish the Calvin Bland Faculty Fellowships for the Penn Futures Project. A…

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Penn Futures Project: Investing in Children & Communities

Published on February 17, 2016

Three University of Pennsylvania deans have joined forces to improve the lives of Philadelphia youth…

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