University announces vice provost for research

Trustee Professor of Materials Science and Engineering and Applied Science and Director of the University of Pennsylvania Nano/Bio Interface Center Dawn Bonnell was appointed Vice Provost for Research today.
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Wharton undergrads to receive Google Apps accounts

Starting this year, Wharton students will have the option to access their emails directly through Google@Wharton accounts rather than through the on-premise Microsoft Exchange server that Wharton students currently use.
06/12/13 11:51pm

Lee's Hoagie House closes after 28 years

The Lee’s Hoagie House on Penn’s campus closed its doors on Wednesday, although the franchise will still operate in other locations.
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Doctoral candidate serves in the Navy while teaching

Navy Commander Pamela Herbig Wall is pursuing a doctorate in nursing at Penn while stationed with the 2nd Marine Division at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. 06/12/13 10:46pm

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Rose takes U.S. Open as Mickelson comes close yet again

Mickelson attempted to fight off the nightmare of Open’s past, but inevitably succumbed to the same fate, finishing tied for second place at 3-over after two double bogeys early and a few poor shots late. 06/17/13 12:51am

BRIEF | Crimson hoops finishes last in Ivy academic ranking

Earlier this week, the NCAA released last year’s Academic Progress Rankings, used to assure that every collegiate squad maintains strong enough standards. If a score falls below a certain number, the school is penalized. 06/12/13 5:56pm

Dey's observations changed the golf world

Joe Dey was there 83 years ago when historic golfer Bobby Jones took to Merion Golf Club, just miles outside of Philadelphia, to win the U.S. Amateur title, completing the only Grand Slam in golf history. 06/12/13 5:54pm

Palestra cast aside as site of post-season tournament

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Even though the first men’s hoops tourney is played in Memphis, the Palestra will remain a potential site for future tourneys, since both the women’s and men’s tournaments are both expected to move on a rotating basis. 06/12/13 5:52pm

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Op-Art: Sam Sherman | The bare bones of Washington

Yessenia Gutierrez | Shopping for pride

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As I looked down at my pins, I started thinking about my need to physically display my personality. Why was it so important to me that people could recognize the pride colors on my wrist, the Guatemalan flag on my books, the soy product brand on my bookbag? Thinking back to PrideDay, I realize that this need might not be unique to me. 06/12/13 5:37pm

Matt Mantica | Defriending the government

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A rising surveillance state and an already stark decline in privacy points to a future where hardly anything one says or does can be private for long from the extensive gaze of the United States government. Unless we do something about it 06/12/13 5:35pm

Jennifer Yu | The plight of professionalism

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As we go to work and take on an ever greater list of responsibilities, from drafting emails to creating presentations to writing memos, it becomes increasingly important to remember that taking professional responsibility is a commitment that we all must honor. 06/12/13 5:33pm