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'20 years' of trouble at DHS
Children's welfare expert Carol Spigner says the City of Philadelphia's Department of Human Services has been dysfunctional for at least two decades.... More
Examining the ACL epidemic
What exactly is the ACL, and why are so many tears in this increasingly infamous ligament bringing athletes to their knees?... More
Press Releases
The Penn Science Cafe Presents: Race and the 2008 Presidential Election
Dr. Rogers Smith, professor of political science and chair of the Penn Program on Democracy, Citizenship and Constitutionalism, will discuss whether the nomination of Barack Obama means we are moving to a "post-racial" era in American politics.... More
MAGPI, Penn's Internet2 Connector, Enables Princeton Institutions to Access Global Sites at Lightning Speeds
Penn's MAGPI Internet2 connector providing high performance connection to fellow Ivy.... More
Arts Events
The Song and Dance Ensemble of West Africa
The Song and Dance Ensemble of West Africa, an internationally respected musical ensemble from Mali, features a brilliant array of percussionists, musicians and dancers, performing pieces inspired by traditional Malian music and dance.... More
Fulfilling a Prophecy: The Past and Present of the Lenape in Pennsylvania
Penn Museum partners with Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania to "fulfill a prophecy" and tell the story of a resilient and indomitable people who have preserved their culture under near impossible odds. ... More
Business
Knowledge@Wharton 2008 Readership Survey
If you enjoy Knowledge@Wharton, please consider filling out our 2008 readership survey. We'd like to ensure we are providing the content that matters to you, the best matches between marketers and this site, and your general thoughts how we can ... More
'In the Eye of the Storm': Citi CEO Vikram Pandit Sees a Difficult Recovery Ahead
As negotiators in Washington struggled to devise a plan to rescue Wall Street and avert a global financial catastrophe, Citigroup CEO Vikram Pandit noted during an interview at Wharton last week that even with government intervention, global fin... More
Arts & Sciences
Pretender Nation
Historian Walter McDougall tells the real story of American progress during the Civil War era... More
In 'Toon with the Weather
In this audio slide show, graduate student Roger Turner explores the surprising connection between comic books, military training and the TV weather report... More
Medicine
Penn Neurosurgeons Navigate the Brain's Pathways
Penn physicians were the first in the region to use virtual reality, three-dimensional (3D) brain imaging for surgical planning, evaluation and education. Under a new clinical trial, they can take that technology into the operating room with a s... More
Advances in Ultrasound: Providing a Closer Look at High-Risk Pregnancies
At Penn, 3D and 4D ultrasound technology is being used for high-risk pregnancies to identify potential complications that could harm the baby and/or mother. For expectant parents, a prenatal ultrasound provides the first glimpse of... More
Penn Compact in Action
Research
Optimism Experts Handicap the Presidential Election With About Six Weeks Remaining Until Nov. 4
Researchers have determined that the most optimistic candidates win more than 80 percent of presidential elections dating back to 1900.... More
Penn Biophysicists Create New Model for Protein-Cholesterol Interactions in Brain and Muscle Tissue
Biophysicists have used 3,200 computer processors to clarify the mysterious interaction between cholesterol and a well-studied protein involved in inflammation, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and addiction... More
Athletics
Men's Golf Readies For Big 5 Invitational
The Quakers will participate in the 15-team event Saturday and Sunday on their home course, the Philadelphia Cricket Club in Flourtown, Pa. All six Division I Philadelphia-area schools will be involved in the event.... More
Libraries
New Release of Fine Arts Library Image Collection
The new version of the Fine Arts Library Image Collection's online catalog provides faceted browsing and "google style" searching, faster response time, and a 3-D view of image thumbnails. ... More
Oh Fresh! On Exhibit: August 25 - December 19
Come view examples of the ultimate in "sophomoric" humor: flyers and posters announcing rules for freshmen. These broadsides are visually dramatic, humorous, and often sharp and satirical.... More
Making History: The Campaign For Penn
The Perelman Center Opens: A Defining Moment in Medicine
The dedication of Penn Medicine's Ruth and Raymond Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine on October 2 marked the latest example in a national trend: caring for patients in an environment that speeds diagnosis and tr... More
Penn Expands Community Service as Part of a National Effort
Penn President Amy Gutmann spoke at the recent ServiceNation Summit in New York City, a two-day national conference that celebrated volunteerism, civic engagement, and the potential of citizens to address America's ... More
For Faculty & Staff
Visit Page 2 of the Penn Digest for news and events from the President, Provost, Human Resources, Computing, Recreation, and more.... More
