The Perelman School of Medicine received $7.5 million last month to improve breast cancer screening techniques in the hopes of catching cancer earlier and with more accuracy.

If approved by the House of Representatives, the legislation would repeal the Defense of Marriage Act, which defines a legal union as one between only a man and a woman. INTERACTIVE: Gay marriage across the states

While 2011 Wharton graduates have seen salary increases from the previous year, Nursing graduates face slimmer paychecks than before, according to the final Career Services’ Career Plans survey. INTERACTIVE: Nursing and Wharton post-graduate salaries

Though Jon Huntsman — a 1987 College graduate — and his family have connections to both Penn and the University of Utah, some believe the candidate is downplaying his degree from Penn.

Reggie Love, who for the last five years has served as a special assistant and personal aide to President Barack Obama, is currently a first-year Wharton MBA candidate.

This past Friday, MNO hosted the fifth-ever Red and White Ball. The annual ball is held to raise money for a charity chosen by the MNO board. GALLERY: Red and White Ball 2011

Penn men’s basketball fell, 73-65, to Big 5 rival Villanova Saturday night. THE BUZZ: The Good, Bad and Ugly from Villanova

Drexel graduate and convicted identity thief Jocelyn Kirsch was in the news again after being fired from her short stint as a cashier at a California clothing store. 2005 College graduate Edward Anderton, the ‘Clyde’ of the duo, was sentenced to five years in prison in Nov. 2008 along with Kirsch and is on supervised release.

Occupy Philadelphia’s eviction from Dilworth Plaza Wednesday morning has sparked a question central to its future — can the movement be sustained now that it no longer has a physical place to occupy? RELATED: Penn prof recounts time in jailTOPICS: Occupy movement

On Saturday, when the Quakers take on Big 5 foe Villanova, the man who might be tasked with stopping Rosen is junior point guard Maalik Wayns.

The 26th annual Howard E. Mitchell Memorial Conference kicked off with an alumni dessert reception Thursday night in Hunstman Hall.

While the Quakers certainly expect the same atmosphere that comes with any Big 5 game, when they play the Wildcats’ Saturday night, Penn will be facing an entirely different team than last year’s Villanova squad. LIVEBLOG: Penn men’s hoops vs. Villanova, brought to you by the Blarney StoneVIDEO: This Week on 33rd Street

A large group of students, faculty and baseball enthusiasts filled Houston Hall Thursday to discuss the importance of baseball parks in revitalizing communities. The panel included Phillies President and CEO David Montgomery, a 1968 College graduate and 1970 Wharton MBA recipient.

In an action-packed weekend, Penn wrestling will have a chance to establish state supremacy as they face two local foes.

If the Quakers are to be successful this year, Friday’s matchup against No. 3 Notre Dame will be their most important game of the season.

School of Social Policy and Practice assistant professor Toorjo Ghose said he never expected to get arrested as part of the Occupy Philadelphia movement Wednesday morning and will fight the charges. RELATED: Occupy faces unknown future

The DP’s weekly crime blotter, with an interactive map.