Beyond Penn
David Niu discusses his new book, entrepreneurial success, and the 'Career cation'
The book shares wisdom from entrepreneurs around the world and offers advice about company culture
Congressman for Penn's district talks neuroscience, retaining Philadelphia youth
On Monday evening, Penn Democrats brought Democratic Congressman Chaka Fattah to campus to provide his insight on how he legislated amidst Washington's political gridlock.Plaintiffs in Pa. same-sex lawsuit ask court for decision before trial
Lawyers for plaintiffs who are seeking to overturn Pennsylvania’s ban on same-sex marriage filed a motion for summary judgment in a federal court on Monday.West Philly libraries, key to student success, struggle to exist
Volunteers work to reopen school libraries.The Higher Ed Round-Up
A weekly roundup of news around higher education.Innovative marketing strategy brings success to Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz’s Nathan Tan, a supervisor of advertising, was hosted on campus last night by MUSE, Penn’s undergraduate marketing club. He discussed Mercedes’ strategies for survival as a luxury car brand in a slowly recovering economy.First North American think tank summit sees Twitter discussion
Representatives from 59 think tanks across the continent convened at the first-ever North American Think Tank Summit, organized by Penn's Think Tanks and Civil Societies Program, in Washington, D.C.Penn Law, FactCheck.org nominated for Webby Awards again
The Penn Law School Website and FactCheck.org, an Annenberg Public Policy Center project, were nominated for Webby Awards last Wednesday.
After a year, plans for empty Skulls chapter house are unclear
Over a year after Phi Kappa Sigma, more commonly known as Skulls, was kicked off campus, discussions are slowly beginning about future plans for Skull’s chapter house, at 3539 Locust Walk.
A year later, Boston Marathon bombing victim is 'Stepping Strong'
After treatment from doctors in Boston and a nurturing environment fostered by the Penn community, College freshman Gillian Reny, who was injured in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, can walk — with occasional pain — and is getting ready to cap off her first year at college.Recording the history of women at Penn
As part of the Penn Women’s Center’s Voices of Change project, Amy Gutmann discusses her experiences as a woman at Penn in a video released yesterday.Students and diplomats talk Pakistan at first annual conference
Last Saturday, Penn Pakistan Society hosted the first annual Penn Pakistan Conference to open a dialogue about issues pertaining to Pakistan and its increasing global presence.
Words of wisdom from a Warby Parker co-founder
Neil Blumenthal, Wharton MBA graduate and co-founder of Warby Parker, a successful prescription eyeglass and sunglass company, spoke yesterday at Huntsman Hall about his company's journey pipe dream to popularity.
Changing Penn Law: An intellectual, interdisciplinary legacy
Nearly 29 years after Michael Fitts arrived at Penn — 14 of which he served as dean of Penn Law School — Fitts is preparing to depart for his new post as President of Tulane University.
Arianna Huffington warns hard workers not to deprive themselves of sleep
The Huffington Post founder spoke at Huntsman Hall on Monday.Penn alum's humanities education beneficial for restaurant industry
Billy Peelle, a 1995 College graduate, double majored in art history and political science before delving into hospitality and eventually restaurant management — which he says his Penn education made possible.Grad students lobby Congress for NIH funding
The Science Policy Group, an organization of Penn graduate students from a variety of fields, organized a trip to Capitol Hill on March 26 to lobby for the passage of a bill that would increase NIH funds from $30 billion to $32 billion for fiscal year 2015.Former Homeland Security Director honored by alumnae
Former Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano received the Beacon Award from the Trustees' Council of Penn Women in recognition of her commitment to the advancement of women and gender equity.