As many Philadelphia schools are set to open with minimal resources in the fall, Penn is stepping up its involvement at Lea Elementary.
On July 1, the rate for Stafford subsidized loans — which affect about a third of Penn students — doubled from 3.4 percent to 6.8 percent.
Mass anti-government protests in Sao Paulo are both exciting and frightful for Penn students currently in Brazil, or with ties to the country.
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.
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.
This October, Wishbone will open in the newly renovated former location of Lee’s Hoagie House, offering a menu that focuses on fried chicken.
This October, Wishbone will open in the newly renovated former location of Lee’s Hoagie House, offering a menu that focuses on fried chicken.
On July 1, the rate for Stafford subsidized loans — which affect about a third of Penn students — doubled from 3.4 percent to 6.8 percent.
Mass anti-government protests in Sao Paulo are both exciting and frightful for Penn students currently in Brazil, or with ties to the country.
Come fall, students will be expected to learn in anemic schools with no arts classes, sports programs or music groups. What I find absolutely abhorrent about this situation is the lack of responsibility on the part of local businesses, city and state legislators alike concerning this issue.
By separating the government from the term “marriage,” perhaps we can discard some of the stigma against same-sex marriage — separating the church and the state in such a way could decrease the fear some religions have of same-sex marriages.
This summer, Penn will be using its basketball program’s illustrious history to bring some modern flair to the Palestra.
With Big 5 director Bill Bradshaw having officially retired on Monday, he leaves the organization on life support.
Currently, a good number of Penn players, from veterans Dougherty and Miles Cartwright to incoming freshman Matt Howard, are participating in the Delaware County Pro-Am Summer League, taking place at Haverford College.
In mid-June, the Red and Blue had Newark East Side (N.J.) forward Ismael Sanogo on campus for a visit.
A Penn alumnus in possession of a gun in Huntsman Hall was apprehended by Penn Police. The man was later released after being questioned.
Many in the Penn community have shown support for two cases decided by the U.S. Supreme Court on June 26 which have together given federal benefits to married same-sex couples and reinstated same-sex marriage in California.
In a 7-1 ruling delivered by Justice Anthony Kennedy, the Supreme Court ordered that Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin be reheard by a lower court because the fifth circuit court of appeals failed to “hold the University to the demanding burden of strict scrutiny” in its original decision.
Since Penn’s commencement ceremony on May 13, the first, third and fourth floors of Pottruck have undergone renovations.
This summer, Meyerson Hall is undergoing phase 1A of a three-phase renovation that will focus on studio space on the second floor, as well as on the auditorium in the basement.
Starting June 19, Computing and Educational Technology Services within the School of Engineering will replace its current Horde/IMP webmail interface with Roundcube, which will provide a more up-to-date web interface for the existing email service.
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Edith Jones is under review for judicial misconduct in relation to remarks she made at a Law School event on the death penalty.
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.
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