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Annenberg study finds intervention method to diminish anti-Muslim sentiment
The study found that white participants were less likely to blame all Muslims for terrorist attacks after reading about terror committed by white Europeans.
Two UA elections attracted zero Engineering candidates. Now, six will run for four spots.
Engineering junior Claudia Detre, Engineering and Wharton sophomore Akash Jain, and Engineering sophomores Sydney Baker, Sarthak Jain, Ronak Bhagia, and Arnav Joshi are running to fill the vacant seats.
In this week’s crime log: thefts from Huntsman, Chem Building, and Vagelos Lab
On October 4, the complainant reported being in a verbal altercation with the suspect, who then struck him in the head with a chair.
Penn Med professor writes book on trying to find cure for his own rare disease
The book details Fajgenbaum's research and experience with Castleman disease, which he was diagnosed with while enrolled in medical school.
Anthropology Department to offer new course on pop culture and archaeological myths
The course, "Archaeology in Pop Culture," will be offered as a freshman seminar taught by Anthropology professor Douglas Smit.
Week-long Penn Museum exhibit showcased graduate architecture student displays
The five-week project, called Curious Cabinets, required first-year architecture students to scan museum artifacts to develop 18 different 3D models for the installation.
A week of sustainability-focused events culminates in a celebratory 'Greenfest' at Penn
Greenfest is hosted each semester by the Student Sustainability Association at Penn, also known as SSAP, the umbrella organization for all student environmental groups on campus.
Penn hosts 'Legacy of 1619' conference to discuss slavery and revisionist history
The three-day conference began with a keynote address from historian Howard Dodson on the history and significance of the arrival of enslaved people to the United States.
Kelly Writers House celebrates Paul Hendrickson's newest book on Frank Lloyd Wright
Hendrickson's friends, colleagues, and previous students filled the room to support him and hear about his newest work, "Plagued by Fire: The Dreams and Furies of Frank Lloyd Wright."
Penn's third climate action plan incorporates sustainability and student outreach
Upon release, the Climate Action Plan 3.0 received considerable backlash from Fossil Free Penn, which argued the plan does not go far enough.
'I got fired because I was a conservative:' Curt Schilling decries media bias at Penn event
Schilling, who is a three-time World Series winner and six-time All-Star, has gained additional fame after retirement by becoming a conservative commentator.
Penn offers free flu shots for its second year in a row with plans to increase turnout
This is the second year that flu shots are free for all Penn students, a policy that SHS and Campus Health plan to continue in the future.
Tri Delta considers terminating house lease following second-year housing policy
In September 2018, administrators announced the new Second-Year Experience program, which will include sophomore-specific courses and celebrations as well as the new housing rule. Penn has since reaffirmed that on-campus housing will not include Greek housing.
The UA has struggled to fill seats for months — a special election looks to change that
For the past six months, nearly all five of the Undergraduate Assembly seats reserved for Engineering students have remained empty after multiple unsuccessful elections.
Penn Medicine study finds online patient portal users are more likely to get flu shots
Patients who use online patient portals are twice as likely to have their blood pressure checked and 50% more likely to get a flu shot and get their cholesterol checked, the study reported.
The LSAT is now all digital, but Penn students say they prefer paper and pencil
The LSAT was administered digitally for the first time on Sept. 21, where students took the test with a tablet and a stylus.
Penn Vet publishes study on how dog breeds differ based on gene variation
The study, done in part by Penn Vet ethics and animal welfare professor James Serpell, examined 101 dog breeds and 131 genetic variants related to behavior.
Penn Law professor co-authors amicus brief in favor of insanity defense
The brief, co-authored in June, was presented to the Kansas Supreme Court last week.
Climate justice panel highlights environmental impact on minority and low-income Americans
Panelists talked about inequality caused by climate change, investment in fossil fuels, and political and social responsibility.