MAYA 2012: Lord of Time is trying to answer this question. The world premiere exhibit opened at the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology on Saturday with a ribbon cutting ceremony, lectures and lunch.
GSE vice dean resigns amid false degree claims
Less than 24 hours after it was made public that Vice Dean in the Graduate School of Education Doug Lynch had made false claims about having a doctoral degree, Lynch has resigned his position at Penn.
Julian Siggers named new Penn Museum director
In the midst of its 125th anniversary, the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology will soon be welcoming new leadership on board.
Penn Occupy members acquitted of charges
Three members of the Penn community arrested during the Occupy eviction on Nov. 30 were acquitted of their charges at a trial today.
GSE vice dean resigns amid false degree claims
Less than 24 hours after it was made public that Vice Dean in the Graduate School of Education Doug Lynch had made false claims about having a doctoral degree, Lynch has resigned his position at Penn.
Julian Siggers named new Penn Museum director
In the midst of its 125th anniversary, the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology will soon be welcoming new leadership on board.
GSE vice dean placed on administrative leave
Following a probe into falsified claims about a doctoral degree, Penn has placed Vice Dean of the Graduate School of Education Doug Lynch on administrative leave, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported early Thursday morning.
Hey Day tradition delivers another class of seniors
Wednesday morning, nearly 2,500 juniors celebrated Penn’s 96th annual Hey Day. VIDEO: Hey Day 2012
Polls see low voter turnout overall, in Penn area
With no major disputed races on the ballot in yesterday’s Pennsylvania primary, few voters went to the polls on or near campus. VIDEO: Amy Gutmann VotingVIDEO: Word on the WalkGALLERY: 2012 Primary Election VotingINTERACTIVE: 2012 Pennsylvania Primary results
Amnesty International spreads awareness of human rights on Locust Walk
Yesterday on Locust Walk across from Steinberg-Dietrich Hall, a bright yellow Amnesty International at Penn’s Human Rights banner displayed many student groups’ answers to the question, “What are human rights?”
Quality of Philadelphia court system under question
Philadelphia’s civil courts were found to be among the best in country, contrary to their “judicial hellhole” reputation, a study finds.
Crime Log | April 13 — April 20
Check out what crimes happened on and around campus last week.
College freshman Seth Koren not elected as alternate delegate for Pa. second district
College freshman Seth Koren will not have an opportunity to represent the Republican Party at August’s National Convention in Florida.
Fontaine Society provides network for underrepresented graduate students
The Fontaine Society, which was established in 1970 to bring underrepresented groups into graduate programs, has evolved over the years to become more of a community-based group.
Philadelphia School District faces uncertainty
The Philadelphia School District will see some fundamental changes starting next year.
Philadelphia youth unemployment rate double the national average
Unemployment may be due to structural problems in Philadelphia’s education system.
Clearing the Hey Day haze
What began as a formal ceremony in 1916 has developed over the years into a somewhat tongue-in-cheek celebration complete with fake straw hats and canes. VIDEO: Hey Day 2012
Pennsylvania bike law may improve safety for bikers
A new Pennsylvania bike law that requires a four-foot distance between bicyclists and vehicles has caused a decrease in accidents on campus.
Penn students help community with donations
PennMOVES, a program launched by Penn Housing Services staff in 2008, takes students’ donations, organizes them and then sells these items with the proceeds going to charity.
Senior Design Project app to improve efficiency of Penn Transit
A group of Engineering students have developed an application to improve efficiency in Penn Transit.






