Beyond Penn
Four juniors change Istanbul into a city full of entertainment
The team added whimsical additions to the city, including floating orbs and bridge a bridge display.Penn alum Stephen Glass denied law license
Disgraced Penn alum, journalist Stephen Glass, has been denied a law license by the Supreme Court of the State of California, his rehabilitation process being deemed a failure.Psychological studies reveal how to be more likable
Several studies show that sharing personal experiences and apologizing helps with interpersonal interactions, hence making you more likable.
All those breadsticks add up, researchers say
Penn and Drexel study shows chain restaurants across Philadelphia offer over-caloric meals. A single visit can exceed the daily limit of calories recommended by experts.
Drug company moves to join Penn-St. Jude lawsuit
Pharmaceutical giant, Novartis seeks to join Penn’s lawsuit vs. St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital over patent for cancer treatment technology.
First-ever think tank summit in Africa
Think tank summit hopes to contribute to global policy making and open discussion.
Lessons learned in Wharton go to Washington
A Wharton graduate and Operation Desert Storm veteran says he’s running for Congress.$1 million EPA grant to promote greener Philly
Penn was one of five universities to receive a $1 million EPA grant to research and innovate green infrastructure for urban Philly.
Penn ranks world's top think tanks
Penn’s Think Tanks and Civil Societies Program released its annual think tank rankings on Wednesday.
Helping The Hitchhiker through Hell
Chris Chen, a junior in the College of Liberal and Professional Studies, helped a stranger in Starbucks, and ended up tagged in a Facebook post with over 400 likes.
Presidential Commission addresses elections
The Presidential Commission on Election Administration suggests measures to streamline voting processes and increase election efficiency.
Penn Egyptologists find remains of mysterious pharaoh, proof of ancient dynasty
Penn Egyptologists discovered the tomb and remains of King Woseribre Senebkay, confirming the existence of a mysterious dynasty which was proposed in 1997.
Bazaarvoice, Inc. facing lawsuits with Wharton professor, Department of Justice
Bazaarvoice, Inc., co-founded by Wharton alumus Brett Hurt, is under fire for a 2012 merger said to have violated antitrust laws.
Penn Museum artifacts in danger of looting
A recent warning issued by UNESCO indicates that Syrian artifacts, including those found by Penn researchers at Tell es-Sweyhat, are missing or in danger of looting.
Wharton graduate becomes yoga monk
Wharton graduate and yoga monk Acarya Shambhushivananda works as a leader of the international Ananda Marga spiritual movement.Penn alum receives Navy 'Scientist of the Year' award
Penn graduate. Mel Butler, uses computer models to help find ways to reduce the noise emitted by inline devices in the fluid systems on Navy ships and submarines. Wins “Scientist of the Year” award.