Though some say the role of nurses is expanding, what has really changed is the increased availability of nurse practitioners, said Eileen Sullivan-Marx, associate dean for practice and community affairs at the Nursing School.

Jeffrey Cohen — a life-long Philadelphian and 1988 graduate of the Law School — recently launched his first novel, 'The Killing of Mindi Quintana,' at the Kimmel Center.

The drop from No. 4 in the media poll to the No. 8 seed was the biggest decline the seniors — who have won Ivy titles in each of their four years — have experienced on selection day.

The Panhellenic Council extension committee unanimously voted Monday to add a new sorority in 2011 rather than 2012.

Wharton junior Owen Thomas’ funeral service was held Monday morning at the Union United Church of Christ in Neffs, Pa. The church was filled beyond capacity.

Penn held on 9-8 to win the tournament and clinch its fourth consecutive automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. The Quakers will wait until May 9 to receive their first-round draw for the NCAAs.

One day before his first debate with incumbent U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter in the Pa. Senate primaries, U.S. Rep. Joe Sestak reached out to West Philadelphia residents through a rally at 40th and Walnut streets Friday.

W. Lax beats Princeton, 13-9, to earn berth in Ivy championship game.

Penn's chapter of Phi Sigma Sigma will close at the end of the academic year, the sorority's national organization announced Friday afternoon.

All 425 candles brought to the vigil for Wharton junior and football player Owen Thomas were lit.

Although the Penn women’s lacrosse team will host the inaugural Ivy League Tournament at Franklin Field this weekend, the No. 6 Quakers have little to gain and a lot to lose after amassing a perfect conference record.

It has been a long year for Penn athletes and Quakers fans alike. Join us in revisiting some of the highlights — and a few lowlights — of the year, now in easy-to-read grid form!

Following the recent coverage of the gender-confirmation process added to the Penn Student Insurance Plan, a similar benefit is being proposed for staff members.

Penn students got personal at Wednesday’s premiere of 'The Penn Monologues'. Penn’s version of 'The Vagina Monologues,' were written and performed by members of the Penn community.

The opinion board presents the highs and lows in news and sports this semester.

Penn students may soon find themselves pulling out their cell phones instead of their credit cards at cash registers, now that XIPWIRE has launched its service in Philadelphia. The new service will be a competitor with other similar mobile payment options.