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.
A Wharton professor found that students receiving grants earn higher grades than students who take out loans
Students who received only grants performed significantly better in college — with GPAs between 0.8 and 0.15 points higher.
Art and satire magazine 'Bluff' launched by College senior
College Senior Abigail Lowenthal is the founder of a new humor magazine on campus called Bluff.
Women leaders in tech return to Penn to share wisdom
The three speakers at the Women in Tech panel represented sectors within tech and media, including broadband, video chat and virtual reality.
Profs. plan to euthanize turtles that have taken over the BioPond
The red-eared slider, a mid-size turtle native to the southeastern United States and an invasive species in Pennsylvania, has taken over the BioPond.
Quechua classes give students a look into indigenous culture
While most people know what Hebrew is, few would recognize Quechua. But just as many people — about six to eight million — speak each language.
Penn Aerial Robotics Club celebrates summer win, looks ahead to next year
This year, Penn's Aerial Robotics Club swept the competition at the International Aerial Robotics Competition in Atlanta, Georgia by winning the best technical paper, beating out the likes of MIT, Georgia Tech and international universities.
Beloved former history professor and Dean dies at 74
Former American History professor and previous Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, Richard Beeman died at the age of 74 on Monday, Sept.
'Life at Vet U' documents ups and downs of six Penn Vet students
The show follows six Penn Vet students as they experience the joys and challenges that come with their fourth year of vet school.
Why there was a significant increase in academic misconduct cases this year
Total cases of academic misconduct increased 8.6 percent, from 185 to 201 cases, this year, according to the 2016 Report of the Office of Student Conduct.
Inside the 60-second lectures on Locust Walk
On certain Wednesdays, a professor gives a 60-second lecture at 11:55 a.m. about his or her research.
President of Mongolia reflects on leading democratic protests at Perry World House
President Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj of Mongolia gave a public lecture at Penn on Friday as part of a day-long visit to Philadelphia.
Meet the Perry World House student fellows
Over 100 students applied to be considered for a fellowship.
College junior designs shoes for social impact
The design of the shoe combines a modern, minimalist sneaker with authentic Latin American textiles.
The actual difference between a B.S. in Wharton and a B.A. in the College for Econ
The B.S. in Economics from Wharton encompasses a mere four courses relating to economics, while the B.A. in Economics requires six economics courses in addition to four economics elective requirements.
At Columbia, students on financial aid don't have to pay course fees. At Penn, it's more complicated.
Laboratory and fine arts classes can require fees ranging from $75-$300.
Why one Penn class meets in New Jersey
A look at Anthropology 219, taught by Robert Schuyler.
What you should study if you want to become president of Penn
The most popular major of Penn presidents is English.
Penn Medicine performs 1000th lung transplant
As of late August, Penn Medicine’s Lung Transplant Program completed its 1,000th lung transplant — a feat shared by only four other lung transplant programs in the country.
Penn Spanish professor Maria Paredes Fernandez wins major teaching award
In addition to working as a lecturer in the department of romance languages for the past six years, she serves as a course coordinator and as a pre-major advisor for the College.