Read the big stories that happened around our peer schools this week.
Fall 2013 Undergraduate Assembly Elections
‘Dynamic duo’ stuck with program
Penn women’s basketball seniors Katie Davis and Brianna Bradford could very well have ended up at MIT, the United States Military Academy or even the University of Hawaii.
Quakers seeking solid Ivy trip in N.Y.
With a 7-7 record in non-conference games, the Quakers have played neither exceedingly well nor poorly. This weekend, the team hopes all of that will change.
Against Lions, Penn men's basketball hopes to conjure old magic
With the return of Fran Dougherty and the recent success of Darien Nelson-Henry, Penn will have the challenge to contain Columbia’s solid three-point shooting a year after Penn’s last-second win.
‘Dynamic duo’ stuck with program
Penn women’s basketball seniors Katie Davis and Brianna Bradford could very well have ended up at MIT, the United States Military Academy or even the University of Hawaii.
Quakers seeking solid Ivy trip in N.Y.
With a 7-7 record in non-conference games, the Quakers have played neither exceedingly well nor poorly. This weekend, the team hopes all of that will change.
January slump not getting to Lewis
Since the beginning of the new year, Jamal Lewis’ production has dropped significantly. He has taken notice of this but still remains optimistic about his development.
Recent Penn grads work on Oscar-nominated 'Brave'
Ariela Nurko, a 2009 Engineering graduate and 2005 Engineering graduate Paul Kanyuk are both part of the team that worked on the Oscar-nominated film, “Brave.” Both are graduates from the school’s Digital Media Design Program.
Penn swimming dipping into its bag of tricks
The men and women will travel to West Chester on Friday and La Salle on Saturday, marking the first meets after a lengthy layoff from competition for both Penn squads.
Penn professor honored by Latino newspaper
Emilio Parrado, the director of the Latin American and Latino Studies program at Penn, was honored as one of Delaware Valley’s most influential Latinos.
New Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cafe opens
Café Renata will have its grand opening Friday at 43rd and Locust streets, where Café Clave used to be.
Professors voice discontent with lack of diversity
Penn President Amy Gutmann is still under fire over claims that she has not done enough to promote diversity across the University administration.
Education prof. writes of education for outside the classroom
Graduate School of Education professor Laura Perna discussed her book, “Preparing Today’s Students for Tomorrow’s Jobs in Metropolitan America” in Houston Hall on Wednesday night. Following Perna’s presentation, contributing authors held a discussion panel of their own chapters.
The DP “takes a chance” with the educational futures of countless West Philadelphia residents and risks the exclusion of children and families of lower socioeconomic backgrounds from the best elementary school in Philadelphia.
Morgan Jones | Coming to a bachelor pad near you?
My Hill hall is cool. We defy stereotypes. We bond all over again over “The Bachelor.” Does your hall?
Your Voice | President Gutmann's response to "Guess who's (not) coming to dinner"
Increasing diversity at every level of our university has always been and remains one of my highest priorities.
Your Voice | Prof. Margulies' response to "Guess who's (not) coming to dinner"
Last year, with input from the faculty, provost and president, Penn formulated plans for new initiatives to improve faculty diversity and enrich opportunities for faculty development under the auspices of Penn’s Diversity Action Plan.
'Anatomy of Pleasure' lesson engages student audience
Students gathered in the Heyer Sky Lounge of Harrison College House Wednesday night to learn how to have a healthy sex life. The event was this year’s VDay Campagin event and was hosted by The Vagina Monologues,the Penn Women’s Center, Wharton Alliance, Penn Consortium of Undergraduate Women and the Social Planning and Events Committee.
Nadine Zylberberg | Growing Pains
Historically, the value America has placed on the elderly is abysmal. We commit 1.2 million over the age of 65 to nursing homes and countless studies have reported instances of abuse. Dealing with our elders has become just another chore.
Common app option for undocumented students
A group of activists from the Students For Undocumented Dreams and Decision Equity Now Movement created the Fair Common App to provide undocumented Americans with a space to record their citizenship status.












