George Smith, who graduated from the University in 1955, was awarded the 2009 Nobel Prize for Physics Tuesday. He received the award with two fellow researchers.
September 27 — Robert Hall, 19, unaffiliated with the University and of the 5200 block of N. Carlisle Street, was arrested at about 3 p.m. for allegedly becoming combative with a female University employee.
The Higher Education Opportunity Act requires colleges and universities that participate in federal financial aid programs to provide more information in their annual security report.
For over 90 minutes yesterday, Penn men’s soccer was deadlocked with Temple at one goal apiece. The Owls emerged with a 2-1 double-overtime victory in Ambler, Pa.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid may soon be shorter, but not necessarily better, according to University administrators.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid may soon be shorter, but not necessarily better, according to University administrators.
September 27 — Robert Hall, 19, unaffiliated with the University and of the 5200 block of N. Carlisle Street, was arrested at about 3 p.m. for allegedly becoming combative with a female University employee.
The Higher Education Opportunity Act requires colleges and universities that participate in federal financial aid programs to provide more information in their annual security report.
Last night, the Office of the Provost launched its Arts in the City Year with a public symposium on the significance of fine arts and culture in defining the city of Philadelphia.
Since its inception in 1964, the Test of English as a Foreign Language has effectively dominated the English proficiency exam market. However, it may come to face steep competition.
I hope all Penn students (especially freshmen) take heed of their hard work and recognize the magic of the Palestra.
The Lehigh Mountain Hawks prevailed over the men's soccer team, 2-1, in double overtime, but after the Quakers graduated 12 seniors, they aren’t consciously seeking revenge in tonight’s 7:30 p.m. rematch at Rhodes Field.
After three years of interviewing coaches, you begin to recognize buzzwords for the language directed at the media commonly referred to as “coach speak.”
The U. Museum's efforts to attract more tourists don't highlight its best assets.
A relatively tight passing time often forces students to choose between leaving class early or arriving late
It's tough to find substance in campaigns, and we hope governance is approached differently.
Sixth-year Annenberg doctoral student Jessica Taylor Piotrowski spoke about financial aid yesterday at a U.S. Senate committee hearing on the expansion of Pell Grants.
Last night, fraternity Sigma Alpha Mu hosted Anthropology professor Peggy Sanday in a discussion about the prevalence of rape in the United States and specifically on college campuses.
The Climate Action Plan — Penn’s long-term plan to become carbon neutral — and the Office of Sustainability are subtly urging Penn commuters to leave cars at home.
According to ‘08 alumna Rebecca Kantor, her grandfather, world-renowned architect Louis Kahn was fascinated with beginnings. But while much is known about Kahn’s later life, his early childhood remains shrouded.
The medical malpractice trial concerning Anne Ryan, a College sophomore who died of bacterial meningitis on Sept. 9, 2007, has been delayed by half a day.
Recent research suggests that the United States’ low life expectancy, when compared to that of other developed nations, is not due to problems in the medical system but to the high rates of smoking in the past.
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