It was Jeffrey Lee’s cheery disposition that those close to him remember most fondly. Tears and laughter filled the Class of 1949 Auditorium of Houston Hall Monday night, where over 300 gathered to celebrate his life.
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Milestone game for Penn women's basketball
Just two years removed from a 2-26 season, the women’s basketball team has an opportunity to start 3-0 for the first time in program history.
$102 million Perelman Center extension to be completed in 2014
A $102 million extension to the Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine will allow the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania to provide better accommodations for patients.
Penn hosts Ivy Sports Symposium in Huntsman Hall
In a sports world that has witnessed two league lockouts in recent months, the Ivy Sports Symposium, an event composed of roundtable discussions led by some of the most prominent members of the sports business community, seemed ever-timely.
Milestone game for Penn women's basketball
Just two years removed from a 2-26 season, the women’s basketball team has an opportunity to start 3-0 for the first time in program history.
$102 million Perelman Center extension to be completed in 2014
A $102 million extension to the Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine will allow the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania to provide better accommodations for patients.
Penn alum launches start-up to promote better study habits
Silverman co-founded StudyEgg to provide examinations that go in tandem with student curricula. VIDEO: How do you use your phone to study?
Charles Gray | Tebow’s conservative approach
It is the unconventionality and conservatism of quarterback Tim Tebow’s offense that allows the Denver Broncos to win.
Wharton Women teach high-school girls how to be 'Dollar Divas'
The conference started with a lesson on banking basics where high-school students learned the difference between savings accounts and checking accounts, how cash back works and the dangers of fraud.
Two Penn students win Marshall Scholarship
Wharton and College senior Corey Metzman and 2009 College graduate Michael Poll were two of around 40 students who won the scholarship, which pays for two years of graduate studies in the United Kingdom. INTERACTIVE: Penn scholarship recipients over the years
UA postpones alcohol policy reform
Changes to the University’s alcohol policy were not presented at Sunday’s Undergraduate Assembly meeting as originally planned. A new policy will be presented to the UA on Dec. 4.
Netter Center farm to bring affordable produce to West Philadelphia
The Netter Center’s Agatston Urban Nutrition Initiative — in partnership with the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, Bartram’s Garden and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation — is helping transform 3.5 acres of land into a farm and community garden.
Wharton professor and Penn alum dies at 89
Morris Hamburg died Nov. 14 of multiple strokes at age 89. He taught at Wharton for 46 years.
Chuck Bednarik statue unveiled
During halftime of the Penn-Cornell game Saturday, Penn unveiled a larger-than-life statue of football legend Chuck Bednarik that will be placed at Gate 2 on the North Side of Franklin Field.
Rachel del Valle | The twilight of childhood franchises
Now that most of our movie franchises have grown up, does that mean we have to as well?
Brian Goldman | Friends without benefits
We need to force elected officials to reform Social Security and Medicare so these programs are still standing by the time we are old enough to retire.
No Penn students receive Rhodes Scholarship
“We’re extremely disappointed. Penn put forward several stellar candidates,” Aaron Olson, assistant director for communications at the Center of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships, wrote in an email.
Wrestling's Ortenzio wins second Keystone Classic
While one is an experienced senior and the other is a freshman, Bryan Ortenzio and Steve Robertson have one thing in common.
Penn swimming coasts past Cornell at Sheerr pool
Both the men’s and women’s teams battled it out Saturday at Sheerr Pool, beating Cornell and ultimately falling to Princeton in a spirited competition.
Nine fencers reach round of 16 at Penn State
Historically, reaching the round of 16 at the Penn State Open, has been a strong predictor of qualification for the NCAA Championships.












