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Penn's transfer acceptance rate drops to record-low 5.9%
The acceptance rate of 5.9% constitutes a marked decrease from recent years with an acceptance rate of 7.6% last year and 8.1% in 2017.
Rafael Robb, ex-Penn professor and convicted murderer, requests travel outside country
Robb, who was convicted in 2007 for bludgeoning his wife to death, appeared before a Montgomery County Court judge on June 28 and requested a trip to Israel to handle his mother's estate.
Guesthouse for guests of University to be constructed at 38th and Walnut
The 17,000-square-foot guesthouse will host "strategic meetings" and "important visitors and special guests."
Penn Medicine agrees to pay $275,000 for allegedly submitting false reimbursement claims
Penn Medicine allegedly violated the False Claims Act after submitting reimbursement to Medicaid for ultrasound reports at an extreme delay.
Penn grads earn less than state medical center alums but tops Ivy League, report claims
Penn is the only Ivy League institution in the top five colleges in America with the highest earning graduates, according to career website Zippia.
Arrest made after team of thieves stole wallets and laptops from five Penn buildings
The items taken include wallets with credit cards and electronics such as an iPhone and laptop.
A look at the Penn admissions visitor center a month since its move to Claudia Cohen Hall
The admissions center moved to the basement of Claudia Cohen Hall in late May after nine months of construction. The new center offers a bigger space and its design reflects Penn Admissions' recent re-branding.
Penn Medicine researchers find Facebook statuses can help predict medical conditions
The study analyzed Facebook status updates written by approximately 1,000 consenting patients and evaluated the posts' language and users’ demographics. Researchers found that social media content could predict all 21 conditions considered in the study.
Graduate associates relocated for summer construction in dorms criticize move-out process
The construction work that displaced the GAs include insulation and pipe work in the Quad and air conditioning installment in Kings Court and Du Bois.
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia ranked No. 2 pediatric hospital in America
U.S. News announced the 2019-2020 Best Children’s Hospitals Honor Roll on Tuesday.
Penn receives $4.5 million to create center on autoimmune disease research
Penn's new Autoimmunity Center of Excellence is the fifth of its kind in the U.S., and will house two clinical trials as well as a collaborative project. The center will also host a mentoring program for scientists interested in autoimmune disease research.
Two workers trapped after Van Pelt building construction scaffolding collapses
The fire department was called to 34th and Walnut streets, and firefighters and Penn Police escorted the workers down a ladder.
Penn graduate takes college admissions lawsuit against DC prep school to Supreme Court
2019 Engineering graduate Dayo Adetu sued her high school after failing to receive an unconditional college acceptance in 2014.
Penn Museum moves 12.5-ton Egyptian sphinx for the first time in 93 years
The relocation team transported the 3,000-year-old, 12.5-ton sphinx from the Egypt Gallery to the main entrance hall as the last part of the three day, 300-foot journey. Nearly 100 people gathered Wednesday morning to watch the move.
Largest Panera in Philadelphia opens after months of construction delays
Panera Bread opened on Penn's campus on June 11 after multiple delays due to construction. The restaurant has two floors and technological features such as outlets on tables and touch pads to order.
Wharton Dean Geoffrey Garrett is leaving Penn for USC business school
After nearly five years as Wharton dean, Geoffrey Garrett will leave Penn to become dean of the University of Southern California's Marshall School of Business.
Photo Gallery | Philadelphia Pride Parade
On Sunday June 9th, a rainbow sea flooded the streets of Philadelphia in celebration of The 31st Annual Pride Parade.
Wharton raises cost of MBA degree as peer institutions halt tuition increase
Wharton will increase its MBA tuition while Harvard University and the University of Chicago freeze theirs.
Penn Medicine awarded $12 million to research radiation therapy for cancer patients
Penn Medicine’s Abramson Cancer Center was awarded a $12 million grant to establish a new cancer research center.