Beyond Penn
Penn to extend its programming at Henry C. Lea School
As many Philadelphia schools are set to open with minimal resources in the fall, Penn is stepping up its involvement at Lea Elementary.
1993 College alum's novel to be made into a movie
10 years after the first release of her novel in 2003, 1993 College graduate Caren Lissner is excited for it to be turned into a movie.
Penn Club undergraduate deal attracts current students
The Penn Club of New York, which generally caters to alumni, has a special deal for undergraduates this summer which has attracted more students in the past.
Protests in Brazil inspire students abroad
Mass anti-government protests in Sao Paulo are both exciting and frightful for Penn students currently in Brazil, or with ties to the country.
Many Penn grads seek alternative, 'common good' employment
Defined by Career Services as positions in education, government or the not-for-profit sector, “common good careers” do not fit the corporate mold — or Penn’s reputation for pre-professionalism, but many Penn students still pursue them after college.SEPTA fare increase to go into effect on July 1
Starting July 1, the cash fare for transit services — including the subway, trolleys and buses — will increase from $2 to $2.25, and the cost of a token will increase from $1.55 to $1.80.Debating unpaid internships after federal court ruling
In light of federal court cases related to unpaid internships, experts and students discuss the costs and benefits of working for companies without compensation.Penn alums lead in Pakistan politics
Last month, Pakistan held national elections for a new National Assembly and prime minister. These elections saw victories and defeat for six Penn alumni vying for office overseas.
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.To research or not to research over the summer
Although dozens of pre-meds return to campus or go to other institutions to work as research assistants during the summer months, medical schools do not require summer research and many Penn students seek alternative summer employment — like working in a summer camp.
Running in memory of a friend
On Sunday, Penn alumni ran in the ODDyssey half marathon in honor of their friend, 2001 College graduate Ari Johnson, who committed suicide in February of this year. Team Ari raised over $65,000 for Active Minds, a mental health organization located on college campuses across the country.
Don Memo restaurant announces it will be closing
A favorite of Penn students for the past five years, Don Memo Mexican Restaurant will close its doors on June 8.
Penn alum writes book about insider trading scandal
Anita Raghavan’s “The Billionaire’s Apprentice,” released earlier this week, details the circumstances that led to the indictment of hedge fund manager Raj Rajaratnam in 2009.
Puppy with a cleft lip will visit CHOP patients
Lentil will become an ambassador for a currently developing program that will partner with Penn Vet and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.Protesting the violence in Turkey
Several members of Penn’s Turkish community were only blocks away from the violence of the protests in Taksim Square, while others have friends and family nearby.
Penn plans to bring new life to South Bank campus
The redevelopment of Penn’s South Bank campus will transform the property into a home for commercial and research facilities tied to the University.Petitioners deliver labor demands to Wharton
A petition from the UniteHere union asked that Wharton’s San Francisco campus stop patronizing le Méridien hotel—the site of a lengthy labor dispute and economic boycott.
Sprucing up employees' homes with trees
The Creating Canopy initiative, sponsored this year by Penn and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, donated 100 trees to Penn and University of Pennsylvania Health System staff and faculty who live in Philadelphia.Penn law graduates see exceptionally high employment rates
Over the past four years, Penn Law graduates have seen full-time employment rates between 86.1 percent and 95.2 percent.