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.
IAA, journalist Chris Hedges clear confusion over peace conference
When Chris Hedges was uninvited to the IAA's peace conference, he wrote a subsequent denunciation of the student group. But the conflict could potentially be explained by deficient communication.
Penn does not postpone exams for 'traumatic effects' from Ferguson
Other Ivies accommodated law students on a case-by-case basis
Turn up for finals by studying in a bar
Next time, when you can’t get a seat at the Starbucks under 1920 Commons, try a different place to study.
From combat to college: Veterans face unique challenges at Penn
Veterans rally for more resources, but Penn hesitates with the demands.
Jonathan Iwry | Fewer sheep, more shepherds
Our unforgivingly competitive and pre-professional environment teaches us to place getting ahead before genuine human connection. But too many people get caught up in the flow of “every man for himself,” and too many students bristle at sharing notes for fear that someone else might get a chance to excel.
Maya Rawal | Scientifically sleeping
There’s a standard saying about college — out of studying, socializing and sleeping, you choose two. In reality, our responsibilities are much more nuanced and we often neglect to completely fulfill certain aspects of our lives.
Finding help a struggle as Comp Sci gains popularity
Some students in computer science classes find themselves spending upwards of 10 hours a week in the same room working on the assignment.Weingarten advises how to 'hack' finals
At LifeHacks for Wharton Students, an event hosted by Wharton Work/Life Integration in conjunction with the Weingarten Learning Resources Center Wednesday evening, Weingarten learning instructors gave advice on time management in preparation for finals.Penn Med launches center to study premature birth
The Perelman School of Medicine and the March of Dimes Foundation announced the launch of a new center to study premature births.Guest column by Melanie Young | Do black lives matter in education funding
How much do we have to take away from our children until they receive the message that their lives don't matter? The quality of K-12 students’ education often depends on their zipcode. Money matters in education.
School District announces public charter school hearing date for West Philadelphia
The School District of Philadelphia announced on Tuesday that charter school applicants in West Philadelphia will be evaluated Dec. 11.Research Round-Up Dec. 2
A synopsis of research released this week from Wharton to Penn Medicine.Melting the pot of American art
Penn professor Gwendolyn Shaw gave a presentation on American art as part of the Lighbulb Café public lecture series.
Diversifying gender in Engineering faculty
Susan Davidson is one of the few women on the Engineering School’s faculty, which is around 13.5 percent female overallResearch team prevents symptoms of sleep deprivation in mice
Post-doctoral research fellow Robbert Havekes and his research team have found that cognitive impairments resulting from sleep deprivation may not be completely untreatable.
Mentors to help high schoolers GRASP robotics
Penn Science Across Ages and Penn GRASP Lab, are teaming up to recruit Penn students to become RoboMentors to high school students around the city this spring.
Jonathan Iwry | Why your major sucks
We should be relying on universities to teach us not what to think, but how to think.Penn receives no Rhodes Scholars for fifth year in a row
Among the Ivy League universities, Columbia University and Penn were the only schools without any Rhodes Scholarship recipients.