Whoever said that December is the most wonderful time of the year was probably not a college student.
Jennifer Mindrum
GSE lecturer named senior advisor to Haitian Ministry of Education
Sharon Ravitch, a Penn Graduate School of Education lecturer, has been named senior advisor to the Haitian Ministry of Education.
Grad student names two new dinosaurs
Andrew McDonald, a third-year Earth and Environmental Sciences graduate student, was responsible for naming two new dinosaur species discovered by a Utah State-led team.
GSE professor appointed to global education advisory board
Marybeth Gasman was appointed to Success for Kids' Education Advisory Board. Madonna was recently appointed chairwoman of its Board of Directors.
Professor remembered for his dedication, contributions to Cinema Studies program
Penn professor John Katz died Friday, Nov. 26 of complications from renal failure. He was 72.
Two-stage plan aims to develop more bicycle-friendly Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan, implemented in two stages, aims to make Philadelphia streets more bike-friendly.
Clark Park still under construction
Construction on Clark Park A began in September, and officials set Thanksgiving as the tentative completion date. However, waiting for inspectors’ reviews caused the project to fall behind schedule.
New South Street Bridge a lifeline for local businesses
While the two-year reconstruction of the South Street Bridge had many University City residents seeing red, some South Street businesses found it difficult to stay out of the red.
Full-body scans at Philadelphia International Airport get positive reactions
Philadelphia International Airport is now among the 65 airports using this technology, and reactions remain positive.
Houston Hall polling busy during lunch rush
Houston Hall's salad bar wasn’t the only place with longer lines during the lunchtime rush. Poll workers said they were 'pleased with the turnout' at the most convenient polling place for students.




