Academics
Degrees in the humanities have plummeted in the past decade as Penn students flock to sciences
From 2003 to 2017, Penn saw a 37.18 percent decline in degrees awarded in the humanities and a 19.57 percent decrease in degrees awarded in the social sciences.
From 'wooder' to 'cawfee,' this Penn prof. breaks down the evolving Philadelphia dialect
Building on prior research that examined class stratification and other social factors, Meredith Tamminga is specifically looking at the reasons behind changes in the pronunciation of various words.
Penn genetics prof. Sarah Tishkoff leads study examining early African genomes
The research could reveal new information and challenge assumptions about early human history in Africa.
Penn's CIS Department faces 'painfully high' demand for courses, causing long waitlists
This high demand leaves some students stuck on waitlists, unable to satisfy computer science courses that are required for their majors and minors.
Penn senior Anea Moore sees her Rhodes Scholarship as a chance to provide access for others
Moore was named one of 32 American Rhodes Scholars out of 880 applicants who were endorsed by their colleges.
Grad. group's kickoff event promises first-gen. low-income students greater visibility
The Penn First Graduate Association formed earlier this semester to support first-generation, low-income graduate students.
Dorothy Cheney, Penn professor and renowned researcher of primates, died Nov. 9
Cheney, whose research exposed the complex thinking of primates, was praised as a 'spectacular scientist,' The New York Times reported.
Penn says it's investing in climate change research — its only climate scientist disagrees
Penn does not have any standing sustainability professors — only lecturers, adjunct, and visiting professors — and professor Irina Marinov is the only standing faculty member studying climate science.
Penn's board of trustees approves hundreds of millions for construction costs at meeting
The trustees also approved the creation of two new master's degrees in genetic counseling and biomedical informatics through the Perelman School of Medicine.
All students will now be required to enroll in two-step verification for Penn logins
The University required all faculty to enroll in the verification system by Oct. 31.
Penn students launch #ASiAM campaign to demonstrate value of Asian American studies
The campaign started last April when the ASAM UAB released an online video, which features several Penn students discussing what they have gained from their ASAM courses.
Penn named 16th best university in the world in 2019 by U.S. News and World Report
Harvard, Columbia, Princeton, and Yale universities all outranked Penn on the list.
Penn Medicine and Wharton Executive Education launch program in health care leadership
The first four-day course will take place in March 2019 and will cost participants $6,500.
Michael Gazzaniga speaks about his famed split-brain studies at Philomathean society event
Gazzaniga is an author of many standard Penn introductory psychology and neuroscience textbooks.
At Penn Biden Center, students discuss whether democracy will survive today's political climate
Penn's student focus group explored levels of frustration with racism and discrimination, the role of democracy and human rights in U.S. foreign policy, and the depolarization of political parties.
Parental harshness can contribute to antisocial behavior in children, Penn study shows
The study was conducted on 227 pairs of identical twins. The twin subjected to less warmth at home was more likely to exhibit callous-unemotional (CU) traits.
To combat opiate crisis, Penn Dental dean mandates students and faculty undergo Narcan training
So far, the school has held two trainings for Penn Dental affiliates and will continue to hold more until all students and staff can attend.
Writing Center will move from 'old Victorian House' on Walnut to soon-to-be renovated McNeil on Locust
The Writing Center is moving from its home of 15 years at 3808 Walnut St. to the first and fourth floors of the McNeil Building on 3718 Locust Walk.
Here are the College courses that double-count for spring 2019
Are you a student in the College looking to get more bang for your buck in your spring 2019 course load? Here's a list of all the classes next semester that will let you "double-count."