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.
No Rhodes Scholars from Penn for fourth straight year
The Center for Undergraduate Research and Fellowships has, in the past, attributed Penn’s lack of Rhodes Scholars to the desire of the Rhodes Trust to find students from outside the Ivies.Cross discipline research can be blocked by bureaucracy
While interdisciplinary research blends disciplines to address real world problems, at Penn, logistics often lessens the amount of it.
Malcolm Gladwell talks misfits and underdogs
Last night, Authors@Wharton brought bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell to speak as part of the ongoing speaker series, where he discussed the basis of his latest book.Penn researchers take the lead in Dark Energy Survey
Several Penn researchers have been involved in a project whose goal is to analyze why the universe is expanding contrary to the laws of gravity.
Are you introverted or neurotic?
Penn researchers can tell by your tweets.Penn to host conference on India's economic role
The three day conference, which will be split between Penn’s Philadelphia and San Francisco campuses, will discuss India as a place of innovation.Professors' study links reproductive morals to religiosity
A study done by two Penn psychology professors found that attitudes about sex are more predictive of religiosity than a person’s cooperative morals.
Reaccreditation steering committee releases draft recommendations
The report outlined six key objectives that it recommends the University work toward in the next five years.New program addresses adult care for autism
In-depth consultations help to address any problems the families may have regarding medication, diagnosis, coordinating treatment and issues pertaining to the transition to adulthood.Starting up a 'startup' class
A new course taught by the director of the Center for Technology Transfer Fellows Program aims to help students create and develop their own startup.
Some profs concerned with Coursera's move into China
After Coursera partnered with a Chinese internet company in October, Penn professors are concerned with potential censorship of their courses.Penn Med apps steady while national total increases
Despite national changes in medical school applications, the Perelman School of Medicine has kept its numbers relatively stable.Penn research commercialization quadruples over four years
Research at the University has seen a rise in commercialization — meaning that it is monetized through business ventures like start-up companies and licensing agreements with corporations.
For Nursing students, an alternative to OCR
Student nurses in their junior year are encouraged to look for externship programs that allow them to work in hospital units and get hands on experience.Gutmann highlights 'Penn Compact 2020' in address
In President Gutmann’s annual “state of the university” address, she discussed projects that include greater financial aid for graduate and international school students, increased public policy work and a “Pennovation Center” for start-ups.
Faculty undertake the 'Penn Ghost Project'
Researchers in disciplines from religious studies to nursing are studying the cultural significance of ghosts.
Penn Admissions hosts workshops for Phila. high schoolers
Last weekend, Penn Admissions hosted the first Ivy in Your Backyard event, which helped more than 150 high school seniors with the college application process.Penn stays silent over Peking University prof departure
Penn has many ties with the Chinese university. In March 2010, Penn entered a memorandum of understanding with Peking University, and many of Penn’s schools work closely with the Chinese university.