In preparation for Amy Gutmann's tenth anniversary, take a look back at Penn’s previous seven presidents.
New SFS advisory board could focus financial aid concerns
By
Huizhong Wu
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Oct. 13, 2014
While the planning is still underway with the new student advisory board for Student Financial Services, the creation of the board signifies an attempt to listen to what students have to say about their financial aid.
Black female students release book of short stories
By
Jill Moely
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Oct. 13, 2014
In order to influence and lead talented black undergraduate women through their first years of college, 16female undergraduate and alumnae collaborated to share their experiences through a collection of short stories. The book, Climbing Vines, is composed of seventeen separate narratives.
The Latest
By
Jill Golub
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Oct. 13, 2014
Overall crime since the start of the year is also slightly up by 7.4 percent, as compared to the year-to-date crime in 2013.
Governor's race could decide future of medical marijuana in Pa.
By
Jonathan Baer
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Oct. 13, 2014
While decriminalization of marijuana takes affect in Philadelphia on Oct. 20, the issue of medical marijuana in Pennsylvania has been making its way to the forefront of the gubernatorial election.
Director starts term at new office for sexual violence education
By
Tina Chou
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Oct. 13, 2014
Penn recently named Jessica A. Mertz the Director of Student Sexual Violence Prevention and Education, a position that is new to the university.
Director starts term at new office for sexual violence education
By
Tina Chou
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Oct. 13, 2014
Penn recently named Jessica A. Mertz the Director of Student Sexual Violence Prevention and Education, a position that is new to the university.
New SFS advisory board could focus financial aid concerns
By
Huizhong Wu
·
Oct. 13, 2014
While the planning is still underway with the new student advisory board for Student Financial Services, the creation of the board signifies an attempt to listen to what students have to say about their financial aid.
Black female students release book of short stories
By
Jill Moely
·
Oct. 13, 2014
In order to influence and lead talented black undergraduate women through their first years of college, 16female undergraduate and alumnae collaborated to share their experiences through a collection of short stories. The book, Climbing Vines, is composed of seventeen separate narratives.
A Recap in Photos: Venice Island Performing Arts and Recreation Center Opening
By
Konhee Chang
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Oct. 13, 2014
The center officially opened to the public on Saturday.
The Division of Public Safety is investigating an incident where a Penn Police officer allegedly used excessive force against a person riding her bicycle on campus, CBS News reported Thursday night.
Higher education roundup: October 8
Oct. 8, 2014
A weekly roundup of news from around higher education
The Pari La Petit Café Creperie has been a staple on Penn’s campus for the past 14 years, and ever since Owner Chris Falpifilldis has been petitioning the University to obtain Dining Dollars.
After program shake-up, number of applicant interviews soars
By
Bookyung Jo
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Oct. 8, 2014
In 2011-2012, 55 percent were interviewed. Last admissions cycle, the number climbed to 86 percent.
Pennsylvania closer to passing LGBT hate crime law
By
Emily Offit
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Oct. 8, 2014
After an attack on a gay couple, the House Judiciary Committee approved a bill that would expand Pennsylvania's hate crime law to cover sexual orientation.
Crime Log: Sept. 26 to Oct. 1
Oct. 8, 2014
Crime Log: Sept. 26 to Oct. 1
The Spruce Hill community might have to give up on its plans for a development consisting of residential condos, commercial retail, public parking and a public fitness center.
DPS issues advisory after string of burglaries
By
Harry Cooperman
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Oct. 8, 2014
The advisory said that items were stolen from homes on the west end of campus.
Y Combinator partners break down start-up barriers
By
Carolina Zheng
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Oct. 8, 2014
Entrepreneurs discuss the long road to success for startupsIn a panel hosted by Weiss Tech House, three company founders shared their experiences building a business from the ground up.
Junior Class Board appoints new members
By
Sonia Sidhu
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Oct. 8, 2014
Three new members were appointed to the junior Class Board to fill positions that became vacant because of former office-holders studying abroad.
Nearly 60 seventh and eighth grade students from local Philadelphia schools visited Penn’s Bioengineering Department this January.
R&B artist Jeremih to perform at Penn
By
Zahra Husain
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Oct. 7, 2014
Get ready for some "Birthday Sex."
In the wake of war, Penn team preserves Syrian culture
By
Eunice Lim
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Oct. 7, 2014
Since February 2013, Penn’s Cultural Heritage Center has been working with Syrians to safeguard the country's artifacts and heritage sites from ISIS, President Bashar al-Assad's forces and looters.
