Both FactCheck.org, which is run by the Annenberg Public Policy Center, and the University of Pennsylvania Law School’s website are competing for the Webby Awards, which honor “the best of the web.”

While 31 students were cited Thursday night of Spring Fling weekend by state police officers, the citations did not continue during the two days of official Fling activities.

Perelman School of Medicine students know how to have fun.

History and Africana Studies professor Eve Troutt Powell will serve as the next associate dean for graduate studies in the School of Arts and Sciences, the University announced Monday.

A Senate proposal by Sen. Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) and Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.V.) is one of the first bipartisan deals with momentum in the months following the Newtown, Conn., shooting. It would be added as an amendment to a broader gun-control bill and background checks to prevent people with criminal records and serious mental health problems from purchasing guns.

According to Vice President for Public Safety Maureen Rush, 31 citations were issued at two off-campus parties on Thursday night by the Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement.

College junior and Undergraduate Assembly representative Nikolai Zapertov resigned, citing disillusionment over the functioning of student government. He will be replaced by College freshman Varun Menon.

Despite the rain and recent controversies about the performers, students enjoyed the concert featuring Tyga, Girl Talk and Janelle Monae and the carnival-themed festivities in this year’s Spring Fling. VIDEO: SPRING FLING 2013 PHOTO GALLERY: SNAPSHOTS OF FLING PHOTO GALLERY: FLING TANK CONTEST

On April 12, the Wharton Social Impact and Private Equity and Venture Capitalist clubs announced the team 1DocWay as the winner of the first annual Social Venture Business Plan Competition, which asks students to create a business idea that addresses a global social issue.

The new president of the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, who was earned three degrees at Penn, will be inaugurated this Friday.

Three computer science seniors in Engineering have created an app that translates pictures into a musical tune.

As a part of the comprehensive plan for the city’s future, Philadelphia2035 separated Philadelphia into 18 districts and aims to improve each one according to community needs and suggestions.

Despite the current relatively low enrollment numbers, program coordinators remain optimistic about the summer courses.

Ralph Muller was named chief executive officer of the University of Pennsylvania Health System in 2003.

Check out what happened around Penn’s peer schools this week

A number of students, through groups and fraternities, are leaving Penn’s Spring Fling concert for Villanova University’s Alesso concert.

Check out this multimedia timeline on the history of this big Penn tradition