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The next step for Microfinance
College senior Meher Rehman researches microfinance.Now streaming: my little surrogate pony
Starting today, students will have access to the miracle of life - horse edition.
In Philadelphia schools, national standards clash with local realities
This past fall, Sayre High School students in a program called "Leaders of Change" examined how Philadelphia and state schools function and came to a stark conclusion: their school system is failing them.
Former Pa. Gov. Ed Rendell talks immigration reform
1965 College graduate Ed Rendell spoke about immigration reform last night at an event co-sponsored by Penn for Immigrant Rights and Penn Democrats to kick off Immigration Action Week.Penn alum and CEO of HopStop talks startup culture
Former Chief Executive Officer Joe Meyer of New York-based company HopStop visited campus on Friday to speak with current students about entrepreneurship.
Curator gives students inside look at Phila. Museum of Art's new exhibit
Curator John Vick, who received his master’s degree in art history from Penn in 2007, called surrealism more “seductive” than “attractive,” because it is often distorted and invites more imagination than more conventional aesthetics.
Dildos, hermaphrodites and old-age intimacy
Last night, the Penn Museum hosted its annual Valentine’s Day presentation, this year called "Blurred Lines," sponsored by the Young Friends Society.Penn Med sponsors contest to increase awareness of AEDs
Automated External Defibrillators are devices used to shock the heart when a person undergoes sudden cardiac arrest.Panelists tackle Syrian refugee crisis
Last night, Penn Law hosted a panel where experts discussed the problems behind the Syrian refugee crisis and interventions necessary for fixing it.Seeking 'Impressions of Philadelphia'
Penn Med is sponsoring a competition where photographers can send in images of Philadelphia for the chance to be displayed in the new Pavilion for Advanced Care at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center.CHOP Chief of Infectious Diseases defends vaccines
Chief of Infectious Diseases at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Paul Offit spoke at Huntsman Hall on Tuesday.Changing the dynamics of LGBT health
Last week, Penn Medicine announced the creation of its new Program for LGBT Health, an initiative dedicated to tailoring health care practices to the specific needs of the LGBT community.Higher education round-up: Feb. 15
A 'Bloods and Crips'-themed party sparks outrage and policy changes at Dartmouth.DOJ proposes solution to ongoing Bazaarvoice lawsuit
For Bazaarvoice, Inc. — a software company founded by 1999 Wharton MBA graduate Brett Hurt — the fallout from a federal antitrust lawsuit On Wednesday, the Department of Justice filed a proposal for final judgment in its lawsuit against Bazaarvoice, which, pending court approval, will require the company to sell all assets gained from its 2012 acquisition of PowerReviews, Inc.Bazaarvoice and PowerReviews were businesses that provide internet retailers with ratings and reviews platforms — software systems that allow users to offer feedback about the products available The DOJ’s proposal is a follow-up action to the ruling that Judge William Orrick of the U.S.
An alum's guide to making it in journalism
Last night, Ashley Johnson, a Penn graduate and broadcast reporter for PHL17's Eye Opener News gave advice to students interested in pursuing a career in journalism.
From English major to Hollywood power player
Former International Relations and English major Rich Ross now leads a major entertainment companyTIME analyst talks political media
Yesterday, senior political analyst for TIME and MSNBC spoke yesterday about his experience covering presidential elections.