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GAPSA co-hosts 'Venture Beyond Comfort' event series for aspiring entrepreneurs to network
Graduate and Professional Student Assembly held the event as part of a monthly entrepreneurial speaker and networking series called "Venture Beyond Comfort."
Johns Hopkins University says campus diversity increased after ending legacy admissions
Legacy students comprised only 5% of Johns Hopkins University's incoming freshman class in 2014, down from 12.5% in 2009.
Penn unlikely to follow NYU in covering medical school tuition
Although New York University became the first top United States medical school to cover tuition for all students over two years ago, a December 2019 survey deems the model "largely a pipe dream" for most other medical schools. Penn's Perelman School of Medicine declined to comment on whether they were currently considering such a model.
Dumpster fire breaks out near Harnwell College House
The fire, which erupted in a dumpster behind Harnwell College House, was extinguished at approximately 1:40 p.m.
UA works with Penn Dining Advisory Board to fix excess meal swipe problem
Penn Dining administrators said Penn has offered sufficient ways for students to use the swipes and that they have a responsibility to actively seek out these alternate solutions.
Pulitzer Prize finalist talks difficulties of writing plays about climate change at KWH
Pulitzer Prize finalist Madeleine George cited several reasons why climate change is difficult to write about, including verb tense issues and the waste created by theatrical productions.
Annenberg research paper finds no correlation between teen suicide and ‘13 Reasons Why'
Annenberg Public Policy Center Research Director Dan Romer published a study that found no correlation between the release of the Netflix show "13 Reasons Why" and an increase in suicide rates among adolescent boys, contrasting data from another study that went viral last April.
Unsafe construction prompts Penn grad students to consider moving out of local apartment
Residents have become increasingly concerned by dust entering the hallways from the construction, which may contain lead paint from the original structure built in 1920, and construction material blocking fire escapes.
Coalition Against Fraternity Sexual Assault ends anonymity with first public town hall
Founded in spring 2019, CAFSA's mission includes expelling fraternities from their houses on Locust Walk and replacing them with cultural centers and wellness spaces, including Penn Violence Prevention, which was moved off campus in September.
UA's first New Transfer Student Rep. wants more transfer inclusion in housing and classes
Kaupas said his focus for the spring semester will be working with the administration to create a transfer student floor in the high rise residence halls.
With a final beam, builders finish NCHW's framework
Members of the architectural project and construction teams signed the beam to mark the midway point of the construction project which began in spring 2018.
Pa. to upgrade voting machines for accuracy, prompting concerns about costs and turnout
The new ballot machines will increase voting accuracy by leaving a paper trail instead of only recording votes electronically. However, the sudden change in ballot technology may lead to confusion and longer lines at the polling sites.
From McKinsey to Kpop: Wharton alum co-writes BTS's new single 'Black Swan'
Kelly co-wrote a song on BTS’s upcoming album, “Map of the Soul: 7,” expected to be released on Feb. 21.
Penn prof. explains why he lost hope for Israel and Palestine to reach two-state solution
Penn professor Ian Lustick discussed his new book "Paradigm Lost: From Two-State Solution to One-State Reality" at Perry World House on Tuesday evening.
Penn Dental graduate students win competition for jawbone replacement surgery research
Two graduate dental students conducted a study analyzing the difference between single and double barrel techniques for fibula free flap reconstruction of jawbone defects.
'Who is Dennis Coffey?' : Penn alum wins 'Jeopardy!' for second consecutive day
After graduating from Penn with an Asian & Middle Eastern Studies degree, Coffey said he bounced around between academia, commodities, and bar management.
Meet the new leaders of the 6B, Penn’s main minority coalitions
The 6B consists of the Asian Pacific Student Coalition, Lambda Alliance, Latinx Coalition, Penn Association for Gender Equity, the United Minorities Council, and UMOJA.
Photo Gallery | Philadelphia celebrates Lunar New Year with lanterns and lion dances
Penn Museum and Reading Terminal Market guests experienced Chinese traditions and customs during Lunar New Year celebrations.
Penn graduate student becomes first Quechua Fulbright Scholar in the Ivy League
Penn graduate student Nico Suárez-Guerrero is the first Quechua Fulbright scholar in the Ivy League and currently the only one in the United States. Penn hosts one of seven programs in the United States that celebrates indigenous language and culture.