Communications professor Joseph Cappella and Computer and Information Science professor Michael Kearns received a $1 million grant Tuesday from the National Institutes of Health which they will use to evaluate anti-smoking messages.
The Penn Workplace Mentoring Program, which is sponsored by Penn Volunteers in Public Service at the Netter Center for Community Partnerships, will bring 20 seventh graders to campus once a month and give them an inside look into the careers of Penn administrators.
DUI crash blocks traffic at 40th, Walnut
All three people involved in the crash were transported to HUP and are in stable condition.
Students question aid for internationals
While the Admissions Office is “need-blind” for students from the U.S., Canada and Mexico, it “take[s] into consideration a family’s ability to pay” for international students, according Dean of Admissions Eric Furda.
The Penn Workplace Mentoring Program, which is sponsored by Penn Volunteers in Public Service at the Netter Center for Community Partnerships, will bring 20 seventh graders to campus once a month and give them an inside look into the careers of Penn administrators.
DUI crash blocks traffic at 40th, Walnut
All three people involved in the crash were transported to HUP and are in stable condition.
Penn’s Athletes and Allies Tackling Homophobia and Heterosexism, Allies and the LGBT Center welcomed Hudson Taylor and Ben Cohen to Houston Hall for “Ally Athletes in Action.”
Cinema Studies prof. writes brief for Supreme Court
Cinema Studies professor Peter Decherney wrote an amicus brief explaining why keeping more works in the public domain is actually beneficial for the film industry.
VIPER program looks to recruit inaugural class
The program — a joint venture between the School of Arts and Sciences and the School of Engineering and Applied Science — will admit around 25 students interested in alternative energy research.
Q&A with Ben Cohen
On Monday, world-class English rugby player Ben Cohen sat down with the DP to discuss the importance of defeating homophobia on and off the field.
Penn Women's Center, DPS partner to address sexual violence
The U.S. Department of Justice Violence Against Women Act grant, which is nearing its three-year cycle, has paid for a full-time violence prevention educator and has funded projects like the Student Anti-Violence Advocate program.
Dry cleaner at 37th and Spruce to sell women's clothing
After four days of construction, Bonded on 37th and Spruce Streets reopened on Oct. 1 as Bonded BoutiqueCleaner, a combined dry cleaning and women’s clothing shop.
Professors see biking as scenic and economical
A biking trend has reached new highs as professors choose it over other modes of transportation.
UA to launch common funding application for students
Sunday night, Undergraduate Assembly members — including the eight newly elected freshmen — voted in favor of creating a common funding application, which would allow student event planners to apply to multiple sources for funding at once.
Speaker reveals the art of translation
The Kelly Writers House featured award-winning translator Peter Filkins, who shared his experience translating a novel from its original German to English.
Penn to start Quidditch team
Since its inception last month, Penn Quidditch has recruited over 25 members for scrimmages and tournaments.
Speaker advocates for the paranormal
History Channel’s William Birnes explained the role of the paranormal in history and everyday life at the Penn Bookstore.
New state legislation may bar students from voting
A bill that would require voter photo identification in the 2012 election is being debated by the Pennsylvania State Legislature.
New app allows disaster victims to alert loved ones
SMS PersonFinder will let victims of natural disasters alert their loved ones by simply sending in a text message with their name, location and condition to a publicly searchable database.
Philadelphia resident sues HUP for medical malpractice
A Philadelphia resident filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, the Trustees of the University and the University of Pennsylvania Health System.






