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.
Penn engineers create Zika test for the masses
The total cost of the materials and reagents needed for the device is only $2, making it potentially more accessible to the masses. However, the device must still undergo more tests before it is ready for patient use — and according to the researchers, it will not be available before the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.Temple board plans to dismiss President Neil Theobald
Temple University’s board of trustees announced its intention to dismiss Temple’s president, Neil D.
Political scientist Beth Simmons appointed as 18th PIK professor
Distinguished political scientist Beth Simmons has been appointed the 18th Penn Integrates Knowledge professor, the University announced Tuesday.
Innovation Prize winners join Pennovation Center
This year’s President’s Innovation Prize recipients are joining the Pennovation Center, the University's Division of Facilities and Real Estate Services announced on June 28.
Non-Penn students on campus for the summer face adjustments, obstacles
While Locust Walk definitely feels less crowded during the summer months, the campus is still far from empty. Along with the many students and faculty who remain at Penn working or doing research, there are some students from other schools who are calling the school home for the summer.
Apple to collect data without losing privacy, Penn prof explains
Differential privacy is a set of statistical techniques that can produce information about a certain population without providing enough information for individuals within that population to be identified.
Former Penn Pres. Rodin and Lin-Manuel Miranda bring Hamilton to students
As a part of their American History studies, students will experience history and see the show for just $10. The students will attend special matinee performances and engage with the cast members.
Rolling Stone campus rape article case tossed out by judge
The defamation claims stemmed from the debunked University of Virginia gang rape story written by 1994 College graduate Sabrina Erdely.
Human trial using gene that slows aging approved at Penn Medicine
If the study is approved by the organization that will conduct it, Penn scientists involved in the trial will test the mechanisms behind CRISPR by removing immune cells from 18 select patients afflicted with melanoma, sarcoma, and myeloma.
Self-esteem and sorority rush: Study reveals link
Hunt’s study on sorority rush at Penn found that although the women who rush and ultimately join a sorority enjoy a boost in their senses of belonging and self-esteem, those who are unsuccessful experience negative effects.
Doctor of medicine, law degree achievable simultaneously in new program
For those who have trouble choosing between being a doctor or a lawyer, have no fear: You can now become both at Penn.
Superbugs are coming, professor warns
“Unless we shift course, superbugs will become a fact of life,” Emmanuel wrote in a Washington Post op-ed last month.
Supreme Court upholds affirmative action
Abigail Fisher, a white woman who was denied admission to the school, brought the case against University of Texas at Austin in 2008.
Penn study shows calorie 'traffic lights' cut calorie consumption by ten percent
A green light indicates low calorie content, yellow indicates medium calorie content and red indicates high calorie content.
$1.9 million in government grants awarded to Penn researchers by National Science Foundation
The National Science Foundation will award over $1.9 million in grants to two projects at the University of Pennsylvania and one at Drexel University, U.S. Rep. Chaka Fattah announced on June 2.
Penn Medicine launches mobile CPR Project to combat cardiac arrests
Every great initiative begins with a good story. For the Mobile CPR Project, the story began three years ago in Radnor, PA.
Oxford Scholarship program expands to greater number of countries, more students
"Adding scholarship recipients from these countries will add both ethnic and, hopefully, socioeconomic diversity to the Rhodes community and to Oxford."
HIV researcher awarded Presidential Professorship
José Arturo Bauermeister was appointed Penn's tenth Presidential Professor, President Amy Gutmann and Provost Vincent Price announced Tuesday.
Two students win language scholarship
The Critical Language Scholarship program is a government program that identifies languages of need and sponsors students to study these languages in foreign countries. A highly selective program, its scholars spend 8-10 weeks immersed in their host family’s language and culture.