Matt Gelb

Matt Gelb is a Philadelphia-based sportswriter whose work has been featured in The Athletic and The Philadelphia Inquirer.

 

From the Front Office to the Mural Wall
Adrian Lorenzo, C’11, was on a fast track in Major League Baseball before walking away to pursue his other passion as an artist. He’s discovered success there, too.
Uncovering Oscar Wilde’s Library
Sarah Pipkin, C’14, former Penn student turned London librarian, connected the dots to solve a century-old mystery about books belonging to the famous author. The discovery adds to our understanding of LGBTQ history.
A First-of-its-Kind Master’s Program for Police Leaders
The new graduate degree from the Department of Criminology and the College of Liberal & Professional Studies will begin next fall. It aims to teach evidence-based research to foster more equitable practices.
Beyond the Policy Paper
PDRI-DevLab, only two years old, is on the ground in developing nations to generate better evidence that can influence real-world decisions.
Living the Olympic Dream
The Paris Games will mark the second for Regina Salmons, C’18, who will represent the U.S. in women’s eight boat. She reflects on her experience and what it means to push yourself “to the absolute limits of human ability.”
An Economist’s Take on Illicit Drug Use
Research from Artem Kuriksha, GR’24, found that people will substitute one drug for another, but only in specific ways.
Bob Dylan as Modern-Day Prophet
In his new book, political theorist Jeffrey Green takes a unique view of the famous musician.
Inequalities Deepen When Social Progress Tied to Private Interests
In his new book, Assistant Professor Brent Cebul explores the history of public-private partnerships to rethink how liberalism has served businesses over underprivileged people.
Searching for Resilience in our Reefs
Some corals survive hotter temperatures better than others. In the lab of biologist Katie Barott, sophomores Alex Piven and Angela Ye have spent the summer trying to understand why.
At the Intersection of Incarceration and Health
Medical sociologist Jason Schnittker explores the paradox of healthcare and prison.
Bridging the Partisan Divide with Ordinary Conversation
In his new book, Matt Levendusky, Professor of Political Science, explores methods to reduce the animosity between political factions.