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Penn Nursing study shows that nurse work environment improves patient health
Researchers from Penn Nursing determined that the nurse work environment provides the foundation of a positive hospital environment.
Grad students demand more resources for cultural centers at University Council Open Forum
Students urged Penn to give the three cultural houses, which are housed in the ARCH basement, more space and resources.
Penn students host panel to address lack of resources for graduate students with autism
Morénike Sheri Giwa, one of the panelists and a person with autism, spoke about how professors in her master's program were condescending towards her when she asked for clarification on vague instructions.
Israeli leader Tzipi Livni proposes vision for Israeli-Palestinian peace at Hillel event
Throughout the talk, Livni stressed the importance of maintaining Israel’s identity as a Jewish state while preserving democratic rights of non-Jewish minorities.
As the process wraps up, prospective students reevaluate admissions at elite colleges
As the admissions process wraps up for high school seniors, and Penn's regular decision results set to be sent out March 28, prospective and admitted students of the Class of 2023 are coming to terms with their own experiences with wealth and privilege in the admissions process.
With Biden inching toward a presidential run, Penn remains silent
When asked about the Center’s future, Biden Center Director of Communications Carlyn Reichel did not directly address the Vice President’s political plans.
Van Pelt basement will undergo a complete renovation this summer
Sal Caputo, director of Facilities Management for Van Pelt, said that the renovation will include new carpeting, paint, soft furniture, and a rewiring of the electrical system.
Here are the College courses that double-count for fall 2019
Are you a student in the College looking to get more bang for your buck in your fall 2019 course load? Here's a list of all the classes next semester that will let you "double-count."
Penn undergraduate diagnosed with mumps as outbreak at Temple grows
The infected student lives off-campus and was diagnosed following lab testing in Student Health Service.
Students criticize Gutmann’s continued absence at annual Take Back the Night rally
The event, which will be held on April 4, is hosted by Abuse and Sexual Assault Prevention. Hundreds of students and staff typically attend the march.
Despite weather setbacks, New College House West construction remains on schedule
Despite the intermediate delays caused by wet weather, the completion date of NCH West remains set for fall 2021.
Philadelphia to be home to America's first purpose-built esports arena
Comcast Spectacor announced Monday its plan to construct the 3,500 seat venue, which will be the first purpose-built esports stadium in the United States.
Duke to pay $112.5 million in response to research fraud allegations
The payment will settle a lawsuit which claims that Duke faked research from 2006 to 2013 to receive additional funding from the United States government.
Advance course registration ends on March 31. Here's what you need to know.
Next semester, the course selection add period for language and writing classes will end on Sept. 10, and the add period for all other classes will end on Sept. 16. Oct. 7 will be the last day to drop a class.
Penn Engineers revive old computing methods through innovative materials
The materials can use light to solve integrals faster than digital computers.
Despite renewed criticism of AIPAC, Penn students are attending annual pro-Israel conference
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) threw AIPAC under increased scrutiny when her criticisms surrounding Israel and AIPAC were labeled by politicians as anti-Semitic.
Students can now access 60,000 historical materials after new Penn Libraries partnership
The partnership has allowed access to unique primary sources including original photographs, architectural drawings, and historical maps from Philadelphia.
Penn student and recent grads launch online platform to reduce plastic in the environment
The reBalance initiative allows customers to pay waste management organizations to have the plastic that they use recycled, in order to prevent plastic from polluting the ocean.
Penn Law initiative to provide mentorship for first-generation law students
The Penn Law First Generation Fellows program, funded by 1988 Law graduate David Silk, will provide personal mentorship and career support to first generation law students.