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Donald Trump’s rapid advancement in national polls has pundits and voters wondering whether the business magnate’s campaign for president can galvanize Republican voters, or whether his short-term burst of popularity will fade. In a USA TODAY/Suffolk University poll released on Tuesday, Trump, 69, led the crowded pack of Republican candidates for president with support from 17 percent of those surveyed.

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By Bryn Ferguson · July 16, 2015

Students who take leaves of absence for mental health reasons do not just suffer the financial burden of hospitalizations, outpatient care and therapist visits. Many also encounter unexpected Penn-related financial difficulties.

Though there are still months before Pope Francis sets foot in Philadelphia for his historic — and first — trip to the United States since being appointed, but the city is already in full-swing preparing for his visit, and Penn is no exception.



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Donald Trump’s rapid advancement in national polls has pundits and voters wondering whether the business magnate’s campaign for president can galvanize Republican voters, or whether his short-term burst of popularity will fade. In a USA TODAY/Suffolk University poll released on Tuesday, Trump, 69, led the crowded pack of Republican candidates for president with support from 17 percent of those surveyed.
















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When it comes to Ben Franklin, Penn has a lot more to boast than just his role as the University’s founder. Recently, Penn Libraries acquired a rare copy of the presumable final full length book ever printed by the University’s founding father.