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Ego of the Week: Andrew Lam

Meet the chief of MERT who worked to make its services available during the pandemic. 

by FERNANDA BRIZUELA

Charmaine Giles on Self–Care and Teaching During a Pandemic

A sixth grade teacher turned school leader, Giles is using hard work and self–compassion to teach her students in quarantine.

by LILY SUH

Meet Sciaska Ulysse, a Recipient of the Women of Color at Penn Award

Learn about Sciaska's goal to give back to her community through medicine—as well as her passion for makeup.

by FERNANDA BRIZUELA

Ego of the Week: Vraj Shroff

Meet the senior who used his background in the Engineering School, the College, and Wharton to create a new social network.

by FERNANDA BRIZUELA

Meet Chris Cherian, Co–Founder of Video Conferencing Platform Gatherly

This Wharton student is working to make virtual events more intimate with his 'Forbes'–featured startup.

by SARANYA DAS SHARMA

Step Up to the Plate Works With Restaurants to Feed Philly Residents During the Pandemic

Volunteers have made it their mission to combat food insecurity, homelessness, and lack of health care during the COVID–19 pandemic.

by LILY SUH

United by Blue Is Back

How UBB both unites the Penn community and protects our oceans

by MADDIE MULDOON

Sunrise's Audrey Lin and Amalia Hochman on Youth Organizing in Philadelphia

Amalia and Audrey dive into the work they do on Sunrise's middle and high school support team

by JILLIAN LOMBARDI

Philadelphia Restaurateur Ellen Yin on Female Empowerment in the Food Industry

Restaurateur and Wharton alum (W'87) Ellen Yin shares how women–owned businesses are rewriting the narrative of the COVID–19 pandemic.  

by AIDAH QURESHI

Ego of the Week: Stephanie Zhong

Meet the dual–degree Wharton and Nursing student, professional actress, and expert Zombie hunter.

by EVA INGBER

"Heal, Resist, and Grow": VietLead Plants the Seeds for a Better Future

VietLead paves the way for change within the Philly immigrant community.

by LILY SUH

Sammi Bateman Opened a Small Business In a Pandemic. Here's How She Did It.

Excitement, fear, grit, and gratitude sum up Sammi Bateman's experience in opening Fabric Row's beloved new addition. 

by KARIN HANANEL

Meet Emily Davis: Professional Ballerina and Penn 2021 Thouron Scholar

The LPS senior talks about balancing ballet and biology 

by SARANYA DAS SHARMA

Ego of the Week: Sarah Simon

Meet the president of the University Honor Council with a passion for human rights and criminal justice. 

by FERNANDA BRIZUELA

Meet Págame, the Venmo of Latin America

How three Wharton students are revolutionizing the e–payment landscape

by SARANYA DAS SHARMA

Ego of the Week: Sabrina Ochoa

Meet the Korean–speaking, Latinx co–editor–in–chief of 'The F–Word.' 

by FERNANDA BRIZUELA

Ego of the Week: Mitchell Cornell

Meet the Penn Golf captain, Camp Kesem leader, and self–proclaimed DRL fan. 

by FERNANDA BRIZUELA

Spice Collective is Bringing Much Needed Conversations to Penn

Spice Collective's leaders Leah Wang, Sam Pancoe, and Mira Shetty share insights on race, gender, and identity as students at a predominantly white institution.

by LILY SUH

Behind the Counter: How Hummus Grill's Authenticity and Acclaim Endure

Co–owner Yaron Netz talks about the Hummus team's passion and perseverance, despite the challenges of the pandemic. 

by MADDIE MULDOON

Sang Kee Noodle House Had a Hard Year—But They're Ready to Celebrate a New One

Sang Kee Noodle House founder Hugh Kong shares the importance of family, food, and community during COVID-19.

by LILY SUH

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