State television broadcasts in Pyongyang, Korea announced today that former Communist leader Kim Jong Il had passed away at 8:30 a.m.

The last American soldiers left the Iraqi combat zone on Sunday just in time for the holidays. The departure marked the end of a war that has lasted almost a decade.

The Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues — which Penn President Amy Gutmann chairs — released a 200-page report to the public on Thursday.

At around noon on Tuesday, two Penn students were hit by cars, in separate incidents but in close proximity.

Working as a leader of NAVSSES — the Navy’s Naval Ship Systems Engineering Station — and the head of Penn State’s engineering advisory board, Woody reflects on her journey to success as a woman engineer.

The number of police officers and AlliedBarton security officers will stay the same throughout winter break, according to Vice President for Public Safety Maureen Rush

Change by Us Philly, a new social interactive media tool launched by the city of Philadelphia three weeks ago, will allow social activists the opportunity to become more engaged with the local community.

Beer enthusiasts received good news last Wednesday when Pennsylvania State legislators passed a bill allowing beer distributors to extend their hours on Sunday.

While Penn’s representation of low-income students has increased steadily over the years, its growth in economic diversity may not be happening as fast as some might like because of one factor: college rankings. INTERACTIVE: U.S. News rankings and economic

On Thursday, the Jay H. Baker Retailing Center — which is part of the Wharton School — and the Verde Group released a study that investigated consumers’ shopping habits.

This year, Panhel switched its main philanthropic outreach from Operation Warm to the Rena Rowan Breast Cancer Center. responsive.”

Earlier this semester, Goldman Sachs canceled its full-time information session at Penn and reduced the number of interviews available to students.

Although it caters to many students, Bon Appétit does not make food in bulk, according to Stephen Scardina, the resident district manager of Bon Appétit.

Neary was treated at Thomas Jefferson Hospital, where his neck was stabilized through a series of surgeries. His father, also named Joe Neary, told CBS on Friday that his son will be a quadriplegic.

Founded in 2010 with the goal of promoting communication among Penn’s environmental groups, the Green Campus Partnership Student Association recently elected its new co-chairs — College sophomore Madison Roberts and College senior Abby Waldorf.

More than 20 years ago, Penn Law became one of the first law schools in the country to require its students to complete mandatory pro-bono work.

The George A. Weiss Pavilion, located in the north arcade of Franklin Field, was given a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design gold certification from the United States Green Building Council, Facilities and Real Estate Services announced on Friday.