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.
Fox Leadership goes global with $5 million donation
The Fox family has donated over $33 million since 1999.
BREAKING: Theodore Ruger named Penn Law Dean
Theodore Ruger, Penn Law School’s deputy dean since 2013, has been named the school’s new dean, effective July 1.
She's got the Power
US Ambassador to the UN, Samantha Power, has been named the 2015 Commencement Speaker.
Engineering faculty break boundaries with research
The Penn Engineering school faculty are internationally known for their innovative research that is revolutionizing fields ranging from computer science to biology to animation.
Vagelos gender parallels rest of STEM field
Although males outnumber females in the Vagelos Molecular Life Sciences program by 18 percent, few see need for change.
Religious studies professor draws influence from Buddhist experience
As an undergraduate, Chair of the Religious Studies department Justin McDaniel, a preeminent scholar of Buddhism, had never studied the subject before.
Penn accused of inflicting animal injuries
Penn researchers were accused of giving five pigs unapproved head injuries and burning a monkey over the course of last year.
'Super seniors' continue their Quaker quest
Credit requirements for dual degree programs and compensation for nontransferable credits taken abroad drive students to stay on campus past the traditional four years.
Professional fraternities bring brotherhood to business
If you’re looking to go straight from college to the corner office, look no further than Penn’s co-ed business fraternities.
Nick Moncy | Weighing STEAM
NICK MONCY is a College junior from North Miami, Fla. His email address is nickmon@sas.upenn.edu.
Full STEAM Ahead: Inside Penn's Approach to Education
Is emphasizing everything the same as emphasizing nothing? Penn’s choice of a STEAM approach to education — instead of a STEM approach — has raised this question.
Research meets NBC in PORES program
John Lapinski is a Penn professor of political science, but when he’s not doing that, he’s also the Director of the Elections Unit at NBC. His connections at NBC News makes PORES, hard-launching this spring, unique.
Penn alum launches Minerva, an alternative university
A class at Penn led a 1997 Wharton grad to develop an alternative to the traditional leading universities.
Emancipation Proclamation on display in Van Pelt
Two Lincoln-autographed copies of the Emancipation Proclamation, along with other rare artifacts concerning its history, are being displayed in the new exhibit “The Great Emancipator and the Great Central Fair” at Van Pelt Library.
From Horace to Charlie Hebdo, ancient approaches to modern satire
In the same conversation, Classical Studies Professor Ralph Rosen can span topics from Jesus to Eminem, all the while exploring one of his favorite concepts: satire.
Textbooks not always included in financial aid
In the past 30 years text book prices have increased by over 813 percent as of 2012.
Committee aims to revive free speech in the classroom
The UA and Penn’s Committee on Open Expression seeks to post student feedback on Penn Course Review.
Cancer rates linked to elevation, researchers say
A Penn Medicine study found that cancer rates are lower in places with higher elevation.
College plans community service, internship requirement
The School of Arts and Sciences Strategic Plan's proposes to include community service, internships or research as part of graduation requirements.