Ferguson — who plays an openly gay father on Modern Family and has appeared on Broadway numerous times — will be speaking at Zellerbach Theater at the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on Jan.

After his death nearly 44 years ago, students and faculty are doing their part to ensure that King’s spirit continues to resonate across campus. GALLERY: Penn celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Religious Studies professor Tayla Fishman won a national award for her book on medieval Jewish cultures.

Jon Huntsman Jr. withdrew from the presidential race and endorsed frontrunner Mitt Romney on Monday.

The former School of Design student who left an unidentified briefcase in front of Meyerson Hall on Dec. 10 is scheduled for a status hearing in court on Jan. 26.

Young Republicans overwhelmingly supported Paul in the Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primary, according to analyses by the Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement.

Jesse Tyler Ferguson, known for his role on Modern Family will come to campus on Jan. 25.

Lawyers gathered at the Philadelphia municipal court on Thursday in a status hearing to determine the next trial date for 30 of the 52 people arrested during the Occupy Philadelphia protests on Nov. 30.

In spring 2011, the school announced that it will no longer automatically accept students within its catchment zone due to overcrowding. At the time, the school district estimated that the school was at 72 percent of its maximum capacity of 815 students. GRAPHIC: Comparing Penn Alexander to nearby schoolsMAP: A look at Penn Alexander and its neighbors

According to a report released on Dec. 30 by the Chronicle of Philanthropy, the $225 million pledge from Raymond and Ruth Perelman given to the Medical School in May marked the fourth-largest gift made by an individual in 2011.

KWHS was founded in March 2011 to promote financial literacy among high-school students, as well as encourage entrepreneurship and a better understanding of business fundamentals.

In response to the investigation of Kermit Gosnell — a West Philadelphia abortion doctor who now faces murder charges — Pennsylvania state legislators will introduce new regulations for abortion clinics. The Pennsylvania State House and Senate passed the bill last week, and Governor Tom Corbett is expected to sign it into law shortly. The new regulations will require the state’s Department of Health to hold abortion clinics to stricter regulations such as adhering to strict building codes and other state regulations. Proponents of the bill believe the bill will allow for safer abortions, while those against the bill believe it will be an attempt to make it harder for women to obtain abortions. Wharton junior and member of the Women’s Center Abuse and Sexual Assault Prevention — a student group that raises awareness of sexual assault — Juan Carlos Melendez-Torres opposes the new regulations. “None of the current clinics uphold those standards [that are required by this bill],” Melendez-Torres, also United Minorities Council vice chair, said. He believes that when this bill becomes law, abortion clinics that currently uphold safe practices will be forced to overhaul their facilities, which will be very costly.

RushTap — which is being used at Penn for the first time ever during fraternity rush this semester — is a free website that allows students who are rushing to create profiles for themselves and keep track of the rush events they are attending.

The University has reserved domain names such as “Penn.xxx” to prevent adult content creators from using it for illicit purposes.

The nonpartisan, nonprofit organization — a project of the Annenberg Public Policy Center established in 1993 — is attempting to reduce the level of deception in the American political system, one dishonest claim at a time.

Though many students on campus have never heard of Harvest Seasonal Grill & Wine Bar, they are excited to try the new types of food that it will offer.

The website provides each user with a calendar where they can add in all of the events they are attending, as well as view what events their friends are going to.