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Emory data misrepresentation could be part of trend among universities
“I’m sure more people have manipulated data — this is just the one we’ve caught,” President of Hernandez College Consulting Michele Hernandez said.
Penn cross country faces off with La Salle in unscored meet
Senior Leslie Kovach finished second for the women while the men’s team had strong performances from its freshmen.
Penn Doctoral student promoted to chief of SEPTA Police
Nestel, 50, spent the majority of his career working in Philadelphia but was most recently police chief in Upper Moreland Township in Montgomery County, Pa.
Emory data misrepresentation could be part of trend among universities
“I’m sure more people have manipulated data — this is just the one we’ve caught,” President of Hernandez College Consulting Michele Hernandez said.
Penn cross country faces off with La Salle in unscored meet
Senior Leslie Kovach finished second for the women while the men’s team had strong performances from its freshmen.
Penn field hockey splits weekend, off to best start since 1997
The Quakers fell short of achieving a team goal of beginning the year 4-0, but the 3-1 start is still the program’s best since 1997.
Engineering students bike to study bridges
Kothmann, a mechanical engineering and applied mechanics lecturer, wanted to show his students how mechanical engineering principles they learn in class can be observed in the design and structure of the bridges in Philadelphia.
Sprint football alumni shut out Quakers in annual game
Playing against former teammates in the annual Alumni Game, the sprint football team was dealt a 20-0 shutout loss.
Penn volleyball wins one in California
Facing tough competition, the Red and Blue returned from their West Coast road trip with a victory, going 1-2 in Berkeley, Calif.
Home winning streak ends at 15 for women's soccer
A year after the Red and Blue registered 13 shutouts, Penn found itself on the other end of the goose egg, losing, 2-0, against Marist on Friday and falling, 1-0, at Drexel on Sunday.
Slow start for Red and Blue
Friday night, the Quakers fell to Air Force after Penn allowed two goals following defensive restarts, eventually losing, 2-1.
Arlen Specter discharged from hospital
Despite his illness, Specter plans to “return to the classroom” this semester.
Freshman Performing Arts Night draws potential members
The show is held every September to introduce new students to the arts and to foster interest in returning students as well.
First-year Wharton MBA curriculum to be more flexible
Wharton’s MBA Class of 2014 will be the first to experience a newly redesigned curriculum for first-year students, which will put more emphasis on presentation skills.
First and second year medical students receive iPads
The 32 GB iPads given to students are entirely customizable, with nothing pre-loaded.
Copabanana cracks down on underage drinking
In response to a raid by state police in April, Copabanana is making suspected patrons sign a “Declaration of Age.”
Gutmann remains third-highest paid president in Ivy League
Gutmann received $1,462,742 in total salary in 2010, a nearly 11 percent increase from her compensation package in 2009.
Penn volleyball returns home to California
Penn (2-1) heads to Berkeley this weekend for the Molten Classic, where they will face the University of California (2-3), Northern Arizona (6-0) and UC Riverside (3-3) in some of its toughest matchups of the season.
Wisniewski | Holland steps in with familiarity
While new backup quarterback Andrew Holland has no proven record to point to, the senior has practiced in Penn’s system for three full years and should perform well if and when he’s called upon.















