Academics
There’s always something new going on at Penn’s four undergraduate schools and 12 graduate schools. Look here for information on upcoming academic initiatives, new classes and research conducted by professors and students.
Faculty gets #social on Twitter
Dean of Admissions Eric Furda uses Twitter to give admissions advice to prospective students.
Penn prof. makes national headlines for calling Ben Carson a 'coon'
Professor Anthea Butler made headlines earlier this month by claiming that presidential candidate Ben Carson deserved a “Coon of the Year” award on Twitter.
Writing seminar curriculum gets summer overhaul
The pacing and sequence of assignments in the course have significantly changed.
New intro biology lab tests for germs on campus
Over 500 students are participating in the lab this semester.
Statistics major rises in recognition and demand
Numbers of statistics majors have been increasing at colleges and universities across the country over the past decade, but still aren’t meeting industry demand
College students aren't coddled, says Bioethics prof.
A Penn professor has weighed in on the recent debate brought forth by an article in The Atlantic.
Penn receives $5 million for nanotech hub
The hub, based in the Singh Center, is aimed at increasing access to the University's nanotechnology facilities.
As the LSAT looms, a look at where Penn pre-law stands
Penn has traditionally been one of the top producers of fall semester law school applicants in the country.
Recitations are a balancing act for students and professors
Communication professor Amy Jordan called scheduling recitations a "dance."
Van Pelt ELC computers repaired
Computers now take 30 seconds to start and all applications, including large ones, load in seconds.
The many faces of Sharrona Pearl
Sharrona Pearl is a Communications professor who doesn’t have a cell phone.
Biomedical Engineering Society adds new award to its trophy case
Last month, the society received the Meritorious Achievement Award, the most significant award the organization gives out, signifying excellence across every aspect of the chapter.
Penn classes hit by pope-themed homework
A number of professors are integrating pope-themed essays and field trips into their classes.
Writers House course teaches students to be music critics
The free workshop is open to both Penn students and the public at large.
Teaching creativity in the classroom
One of Wharton's most sought-after classes is in a subject many believe cannot be taught.
Get to know some of Penn's star tutors
From community to class content, tutors say their jobs offer more than paychecks
Franklin makes article searches easier
Franklin now offers the ability to directly search the contents of Penn's thousands of database and e-journal subscriptions.
Philosophy department closing the gender imbalance in the field
Women get a smaller percentage of doctorates in philosophy than in other stereotypically male dominated fields, such as Economics or Math.
Gender balance in admissions leaves gaps in culture within schools
According to the 2014 data, 10 percent of 18,286 male applicants were accepted to Penn, and 11 percent of 17,580 female applicants were admitted.