Law School Dean Michael Fitts was named the president of Tulane University on Tuesday afternoon, a position he will formally assume on July 1.

According to Stevenson, students whose families talk to them about race tend to do better when faced with rejection because of their racial background.

Around 20 male and female Penn students showed off their bodies at the Annenberg Center’s Zellerbach Theatre Monday night, competing for the title of Mr. and Ms. Penn and a trophy.

Focusing on informal art discussions, Penn’s new Art Appreciation Society held its first meeting last Monday presenting visitors with overviews on art styles and promises of many future events.

Ernesto Cordero, former Mexican secretary of finance, shed some light into the myths currently surrounding the Mexican economy and its growth in the years to come.

The DP sat down with researcher Dan Romero, of the Annenberg School of Communications to discuss his results on the relationship between the academic environment and the use of narcotics such as tobacco and marijuana.

The email provided contact information for resources on campus, including Counseling and Psychological Services, Student Health Service and school advising offices, among others.

Counterparts, Penn’s jazz/pop a capella group, won second place at an international championship held at Drexel last Saturday. The group will now proceed to Rutgers University where the regional semifinals will be held.

Vice President Biden will be giving a speech this Thursday in an event meant to highlight infrastructure investments.

Alpha Delta Pi became Penn’s newest sorority last Friday by handing out 150 bids to students across campus excelling in leadership.

During this week’s meeting, the UA delved on the prospect of a new research-oriented pre-orientation program: also discussed was the creation of a new mental health forum and the new “Got Consent?” campaign.

Anne Heyman, aged 52, died last Friday. Besides her work within Penn Hillel, the alumna inspired many humanitarian efforts focusing on the effects of the Rwandan genocide.

Speakers at the training tackle female progress in leadership and women’s issues.

Students met with University officials to discuss possible solutions to the challenges faced by minority groups when financial aid is needed.

Recently opened Center for Minority Serving Institutions is the first of its kind.

The presence of a newly opened library creates a positive psychological environment in the school.

Columbia University raised a total of 6.1 billion dollars in its fundraising campaign.