Penn applicants seek help from advisers
Dean of Admissions Eric Furda said there is “a growing public need for people who are willing to give advice” about colleges, which often comes in the form of college counselors.
Dean of Admissions Eric Furda said there is “a growing public need for people who are willing to give advice” about colleges, which often comes in the form of college counselors.
Jon Huntsman Sr.’s financial backing of his son’s presidential bid has laid bare concerns of potential coordination between super PACs and presidential candidates.
A student group launched a campaign yesterday, the national I Love Mountains Day, to persuade students to pledge to withdraw their bank accounts from PNC Bank — with which Penn has a long-standing relationship — by the end of the semester.
The trend for healthier dining options is seen around campus through the establishment of restaurants offering more nutrition-wise menu selections.
Jon Huntsman Sr.’s financial backing of his son’s presidential bid has laid bare concerns of potential coordination between super PACs and presidential candidates.
A student group launched a campaign yesterday, the national I Love Mountains Day, to persuade students to pledge to withdraw their bank accounts from PNC Bank — with which Penn has a long-standing relationship — by the end of the semester.
Recently, the Latino Coalition and Student Financial Services have spearheaded efforts to facilitate the financial aid application process for Spanish-speaking families.
Tonight, Ware College House will host the East Coast premiere of First Generation, a documentary that follows four first-generation college applicants as they make their way through the admissions process.
With a new database of graduate student clubs and organizations, Penn’s Graduate and Professional Student Assembly is attempting to strengthen the bonds of the University’s graduate school community.
With approximately 355 students from kindergarten to eighth grade, about half the attending students live outside the catchment zone, Rockar said. The school has “room to grow,” she added.
Underlying the heated political discussion surrounding the Boycott, Divestments and Sanctions conference last weekend was an issue that has long been intertwined with the University’s history: the First Amendment. INTERACTIVE TIMELINE: Free speech at Penn
Dave Magrogan, owner of Doc Magrogan’s Oyster House and Harvest Seasonal Grill & Wine Bar, signed two leases with Penn this semester for two new restaurants to open in the spring and early summer.
Though much focus has been given to the diversity initiatives of Penn’s undergraduate community, graduate students are also making their voices heard.
Those complaining that “the bug” is making its way around campus might be surprised to know that this flu season hasn’t been as severe as in years past.
The city’s curfew law, passed last October, was meant to reduce crimes related to flash mob violence. However, many months later, the law still remains controversial.
Young people from Pennsylvania colleges have had a history of running for political positions. This year, a student from Penn and a student from Penn State are running for delegates in the presidential primaries.
PennLink was offline from the evening of Feb. 9 until the morning of Feb. 13 due to technology malfunctions.
For Penn’s LGBT community, the Undergraduate Assembly’s recent resolution on improving the Action Plan for Faculty Diversity and Excellence marked a step in the right direction for Penn.
Though it was announced in October, Penn’s new housing application system is now being put to the test by students who are using it for the first time.
Three suspects were arrested at around 11:30 p.m. Sunday night near the Quad after being pursued by Philadelphia Police for more than half an hour.