Julian Siggers named new Penn Museum director
In the midst of its 125th anniversary, the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology will soon be welcoming new leadership on board.
In the midst of its 125th anniversary, the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology will soon be welcoming new leadership on board.
Yesterday on Locust Walk across from Steinberg-Dietrich Hall, a bright yellow Amnesty International at Penn’s Human Rights banner displayed many student groups’ answers to the question, “What are human rights?”
Philadelphia’s civil courts were found to be among the best in country, contrary to their “judicial hellhole” reputation, a study finds.
With no major disputed races on the ballot in yesterday’s Pennsylvania primary, few voters went to the polls on or near campus. VIDEO: Amy Gutmann VotingVIDEO: Word on the WalkGALLERY: 2012 Primary Election VotingINTERACTIVE: 2012 Pennsylvania Primary results
Yesterday on Locust Walk across from Steinberg-Dietrich Hall, a bright yellow Amnesty International at Penn’s Human Rights banner displayed many student groups’ answers to the question, “What are human rights?”
Philadelphia’s civil courts were found to be among the best in country, contrary to their “judicial hellhole” reputation, a study finds.
Check out what crimes happened on and around campus last week.
College freshman Seth Koren will not have an opportunity to represent the Republican Party at August’s National Convention in Florida.
The Fontaine Society, which was established in 1970 to bring underrepresented groups into graduate programs, has evolved over the years to become more of a community-based group.
The Philadelphia School District will see some fundamental changes starting next year.
Unemployment may be due to structural problems in Philadelphia’s education system.
What began as a formal ceremony in 1916 has developed over the years into a somewhat tongue-in-cheek celebration complete with fake straw hats and canes. VIDEO: Hey Day 2012
A new Pennsylvania bike law that requires a four-foot distance between bicyclists and vehicles has caused a decrease in accidents on campus.
PennMOVES, a program launched by Penn Housing Services staff in 2008, takes students’ donations, organizes them and then sells these items with the proceeds going to charity.
A group of Engineering students have developed an application to improve efficiency in Penn Transit.
The minor was granted final approval by the faculty of the School of Arts and Sciences in their meeting yesterday, following its approval by the College Curriculum Committee in March.
Established in 1799, Lazaretto, a little-known monument that lies on the banks of the Delaware River just outside Philadelphia, is the oldest quarantine station in the Western Hemisphere.
Since 2004, Fagin Hall has been running a similar program, which has reduced theft.
For only the second time in Penn’s history, the majority of domestic students admitted to Penn’s Class of 2016 are minorities.
The Philadelphia Police Department is now using iWatch, a mobile application that allows citizens to text tips to the police without being identified.