The Penn Humanities Forum invited award-winning author Zadie Smith, to discuss her work along with Penn professor Jed Esty yesterday.
Amy Gutmann
Penn expands influence in D.C. with increased programs, alumni outreach
While Penn’s presence and power on Wall Street has been well documented, over the last few years Penn and its alumni have been gradually working to build their influence in Washington D.C.
GSE professors call on state funds for higher education policy changes
At a Wharton Public Policy Initiative event last night, two Graduate School of Education speakers urged states to take stronger leadership roles in structuring public college education to prepare graduates for the workplace.
Wharton Women accessorize the work place at annual fashion event
Bodek Hall was decked with fuchsia streamers and balloons last night as Wharton Women hosted their annual event, Dressing for Success: Professional in Pink.
Penn expands influence in D.C. with increased programs, alumni outreach
While Penn’s presence and power on Wall Street has been well documented, over the last few years Penn and its alumni have been gradually working to build their influence in Washington D.C.
GSE professors call on state funds for higher education policy changes
At a Wharton Public Policy Initiative event last night, two Graduate School of Education speakers urged states to take stronger leadership roles in structuring public college education to prepare graduates for the workplace.
Engineering prof named MacArthur 'genius'
Danielle Bassett, a physicist and Skirkanich Assistant Professor of Innovation in the Department of Bioengineering, was named a MacArthur Foundation Fellow on Wednesday.
New Lea Principal aims to increase academic achievement
Graduate School of Education student Jennifer Duffy is the third principal of the Lea School in three years
Roderick Cook | Rethinking the 'true academic experience'
Still, some who recognize this fact think that prefacing something with a trigger warning somehow disrupts the intellectual experience of reading or viewing it. As the DP editorial put it, “It is sometimes deemed necessary for students to experience visceral reactions to the material with which they come into contact. The purpose of such material is to be taken by surprise, offended and even, at times, disturbed.”This statement shows a fundamental misunderstanding of the difference between being surprised or offended and being traumatized. Furthermore, it exposes the unsettling fact that many people out there genuinely care more about some assumed abstract “true academic experience” than the safety of students.
Katiera Sordjan | A mutual effort
A year sounds like a long time, but it took me most of that time to find a working medical treatment. Then, I had to address my classes or risk not being able to declare my major. In order to receive medical clearance, I had to mediate between my clinician and the Counseling and Psychological Services staff, who evaluated my current health status. I spent a lot of time making repeated calls, emails and campus visits to ensure the various conditions set by Penn for my return were met, and frequently worried about my ability to come back.
Shawn Kelley | In defense of the president
What’s really telling is when you look at the compensation per $1 million in total expenditures for each institution. Gee was paid $1,332, Zimmer received $1,113 and Gutmann $376.
Penn women's soccer works to get back on track
Before Penn women’s soccer opens conference play under the bright lights of Rhodes Field next weekend, they have two away games to iron out the kinks.
Penn men's soccer ready to match up with another ranked foe
When the Red and Blue (2-2) takes the field on Thursday night to face off against visiting No. 12 American, it will be the team’s third straight game against top-tier competition.
Penn sprint football set to shine under the lights with new offense
Penn sprint football is usually not the target of a national audience. But things will be different for the Quakers’ season opener.
Penn field hockey dives into Ivy play
Penn field hockey’s season has started off with some exciting play, but it promises to bring even more excitement as the team looks towards its first Ivy League game of the season.
Penn volleyball to wrap up nonconference play in Big 5 Tournament
The Quakers have one week until they open Ivy League play against Princeton, but this weekend, they face Villanova, La Salle and Temple in the Big 5 Volleyball Tournament at the Palestra.
Penn football heading to Jacksonville for season opener
Coming off a disappointing campaign in 2013, one in which a team loaded with veterans dropped its final four games by a combined 48 points, Penn hits the road this weekend to open its season against coach Kerwin Bell’s Jacksonville squad.
Danielle Bassett, a Skirkanich Assistant Professor of Innovation in the Department of Bioengineering, was named an MacArthur Foundation Fellow on Wednesday.
Girl dies after fall from 42nd and Locust apartment
An eight-year-old girl died earlier today after falling out of an apartment building blocks away from campus, CBS Philly first reported Wednesday morning.
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