Penn profs. banned from Neuroscience Journal after research errors

An internal review committee at Penn reported to the Journal in June that the error was unintentional.

Wharton student's business encourages women to start their own businesses

At Wharton, 41 percent of the class of 2018 is female. 

Preferred Name Initiative gaining numbers

Penn plans to expand the program so any student can go by a preferred name.

No organized celebration for National Freedom to Marry Day

This is the first time that the unofficial holiday — celebrated on Feb. 12 — has passed since same-sex marriage was legalized in Pennsylvania.

Call for increased LGBTQ diversity among faculty leads to task force

Of the four undergraduate schools, only Wharton and Nursing identify gender identity in their definitions of diversity.

LGBT athletes share experiences through student group

The Penn Athletes and Allies Tackling Homophobia club on campus is a safe place for athletes and allies to talk about their sexuality and any relevant problems that occur within their athletic communities.

Penn facilities look to host more same-sex weddings

With Pennsylvania's legalization of gay marriage last year, Penn is hoping that more same-sex couples will use the school's facilities to say "I do."

Penn Women's Center's reorganization aims to make objectives more visible

The Penn Women's Center added a second Associate Director to streamline its objectives and make its resources clearer to students.

Sexual misconduct education required for Phi Delta Theta probation

Phi Delta Theta will participate in sexual misconduct education.

Glowing orbs illuminate Harrison and Rodin energy consumption

Wharton sophomore Jason Choi launched his eco-friendly initiative, PennOrb, in Rodin and Harrison College Houses last week. The initiatives uses light-up orbs to measure energy consumption and encourage sustainability.

Law graduate launches political party in race for Massachusetts governorship

Rather than abstaining from existing party labels in the Massachusetts gubernatorial election, Law School graduate Evan Falchuk created a party all his own.

Bon Appetit takes a week to promote health and sustainability through food

Penn kicked off its annual Food Week on October 20 with Scratch, an event co-sponsored by Bon Appetit and the Agatston Urban Nutrition Initiative promoting healthy, more affordable eating options for students.

Grad launches smashable, reusable coffee cup startup

Smash Cup, a New York-based company co-founded by 2002 Engineering and Wharton graduate Ben Melinger, will launch in February of 2015. The startup produces collapsible silicon cups which can fit in pockets or small bags.