A recent ranking jointly released by the Lawrence Zicklin Center for Business Ethics Research at the Wharton School and the Center for Political Accountability aims to ensure that elections in the United States are a question of politics, not sponsorship.
Penn investigates alleged hazing in UA
The Undergraduate Assembly is under investigation by the University for hazing. The case is being reviewed by the Office of Student Conduct, which acts on behalf of the University in matters of student discipline.
Snow stalls early decision applications
Since many students were affected by last week’s storm, Penn’s Office of Admissions extended its early decision deadline from Nov. 1 to Friday, Nov. 4.
Penn grad students attend Ivy Summit at MIT
From Nov. 4 to Nov. 6, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology held an annual Ivy Summit, where graduate student government leaders from all eight Ivy League schools and MIT gather at one school to share ideas about how to enhance the welfare of graduate students.
Penn investigates alleged hazing in UA
The Undergraduate Assembly is under investigation by the University for hazing. The case is being reviewed by the Office of Student Conduct, which acts on behalf of the University in matters of student discipline.
Snow stalls early decision applications
Since many students were affected by last week’s storm, Penn’s Office of Admissions extended its early decision deadline from Nov. 1 to Friday, Nov. 4.
Division of Public Safety not involved in bar raid
The state’s Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement made a “minor patrol,” visiting three local bars — the Blockley Pourhouse, Drinker’s West and Cavanaugh’s Restaurant & Sports Bar.
Value of college rankings brought into question
At a meeting in September, a NACAC committee formed in 2010 to research the annual rankings made a series of recommendations to U.S. News.
MTV executive shares the secrets to success
1990 Wharton graduate Richard Gay, the executive vice president of Strategy and Operations for MTV and VH1, part of the MTV Networks division of Viacom, gave the keynote speech to conclude Penn’s first Media and Entertainment Week.
Penn Alumni Film Festival showcased cultural film
Alumni and students alike came together this Saturday in a full room in the Arts, Research and Culture House for a screening of 1980 Wharton graduate Mitch Teplitsky’s documentary, Soy Andina.
October crime decreases from last year
Overall, October saw a significant decrease in crime. Compared to 102 crimes in October 2010, this October saw only 67 crimes total, including crimes against persons and property. INTERACTIVE: October crime 2007-2011
OccupyPenn educates community on the national movement
On the heels of several Occupy Philadelphia demonstration on campus, members of the new student group OccupyPenn held a teach-in on Friday to educate others on their movement. GALLERY: Photos of OccupyPenn teach-inGALLERY: Occupy Philly protests Romney fundraiser
James Franco fuses acting and learning
On Sunday afternoon, Oscar-nominated actor James Franco strode onto the stage of Irvine Auditorium as over a thousand Penn students greeted him with enthusiastic cheers.
Trustees approve capital projects, assess University's financial state
The Board of Trustees completed a two-day meeting, where they approved the next stage for the Neural and Behavioral Sciences building and a $102 million resolution for an extension to the Med School, among other renovations and constructions.
Following hazing allegations, the Undergraduate Assembly turned itself in to the Office of Student Conduct two weeks ago. Beyond the UA, students speak out on the prevalence of hazing across several campus groups. LETTER: Responses to UA hazing allegations
Richard Nathan, the assistant director of the United States Office of Management and Budget during President Nixon’s time in office, joined students to speak about the key to succeeding in politics and other careers.
Penn Museum hosts giant domino demonstration
The large crowd that assembled at the “Travel the World with Games” event, following the Year of Games theme of the 2011-2012 academic year, ranged from toddlers to grandparents, who were impressed at the Perrucci brothers’ creation — a chain of dominoes and other small objects.
Coca-Cola executive assesses the future of Africa
Alexander Cummings, executive vice president and chief administrative officer of the Coca-Cola Company, told attendees at the 19th annual Wharton Africa Business Forum that they were witnessing the emergence of a new Africa.
Houston Market teaches recycling through new shadowboxes
Students who frequent Houston Market found a new addition to the site this year — large shadowboxes above the recycle and landfill bins that help direct trash to the proper location by displaying example objects for each bin.
This fall, the School of Nursing welcomed its inaugural class of students to the Hillman Scholars Program, which will allow five undergraduates will reach the level of a doctoral researcher in seven years.






