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News Releases
Police Accreditation Team Invites Public Comment about Penn Police
November 23, 2009
Penn Hosts Daylong Arts Crawl Today
November 20, 2009
Penn's first “Arts Crawl” is a full day of events offered by more than two dozen arts and culture groups.
University of Pennsylvania Receives Top Ranking in Public Safety for Educational Facilities
November 20, 2009
For the third consecutive year, the University of Pennsylvania is ranked No. 1 for safety among colleges and universities in a survey by Security Magazine.
Inaugural Group of Penn Eco-Reps Seeks to Educate, Change Residents’ Eco-Behavior at Three College Houses
November 19, 2009
Penn and Milken Family Foundation Launch Global Business Plan Competition to Improve Education
November 18, 2009
The University of Pennsylvania has teamed up with the Milken Family Foundation to launch the Milken-Penn GSE Prize for Business Plans in Education, the first competition specifically aimed at stimulating entrepreneurship and addressing challenges in education, developing innovative solutions that boost student achievement and strengthening school effectiveness.
University of Pennsylvania and PennDot Team Up for Operation Safe Holiday
November 17, 2009
Penn’s Center for High Impact Philanthropy: Focus on Housing, Health and Hunger During Economic Crisis
November 16, 2009
The Center for High Impact Philanthropy at the University of Pennsylvania has released an investment guide identifying where donors can make the greatest difference helping those suffering in the current economic crisis.
Penn Freshman’s Entry in Nickelodeon Animation Festival Is a Finalist; Voting Continues through Nov. 29
November 16, 2009
Merrin’s entry is available for viewing online at www.nick.com/animation-festival/index.jhtml, where viewers can cast their ballots for the “Viewers’ Choice Award.”
James DePreist, Symphony Conductor and Penn Alumnus, Receives University’s Inaugural Creative Spirit Award
November 13, 2009
The Penn Creative Spirit Award recognizes members of the Penn community who have displayed extraordinary dedication to artistic endeavors, have created a lasting impact on their creative fields and are widely regarded as an exemplary figure in the arts.
Penn Engineering Students to Compete in MAGIC 2010 in Australia
November 13, 2009
Students in the University of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied Science have been chosen to compete in the Multi-Autonomous Ground Robotics International Challenge 2010 competition.
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Penn in the News
Designer Picked to Create Waterfront Master Plan
Philadelphia Inquirer | November 24, 2009
Dean Marilyn Jordan Taylor of the School of Design discusses Penn’s involvement with the Delaware-waterfront redesign.
Want to Get Into Princeton?
Wall Street Journal | November 24, 2009
Dean Eric Furda of Admissions’ Q&A is previewed.
Autopsy Today for Boxer Who Died After Bout
Philadelphia Inquirer | November 24, 2009
Doug Smith of the School of Medicine discusses head injuries in sports.
Penn to Celebrate Donors
Philadelphia Business Journal | November 23, 2009
President Amy Gutmann, Trustees Chair David Cohen and Stephen Hahn of the School of Medicine are set to unveil the University’s new Roberts Proton Therapy Center.
Artifacts Shed Light on the Common Maya
Philadelphia Inquirer | November 23, 2009
Elin Danien and Simon Martin of Penn Museum and the School of Arts and Sciences are cited as curators of "Painted Metaphors,” a Museum exhibit on Mayan art and culture.
Some Rivals Weigh Bids for Cadbury
New York Times | November 23, 2009
David Skeel of the Law School discusses the prospect of multiple corporate bids for Cadbury.
Radio: Senate Kicks Off Formal Health Reform Debate
WHYY Radio (Philadelphia) | November 22, 2009
Mark Pauly of the Wharton School says the government should refine its message to the Middle class in the health-care debate.
UPenn Student Is a Finalist in a Nickelodeon Film Festival
KYW Radio (Philadelphia) | November 22, 2009
Jason Merrin, a student in the School of Engineering and Applied Science, is a finalist in the 2009 Nickelodeon Animation Festival.
Progress Lagging on President's House Project
Philadelphia Inquirer | November 22, 2009
Michael Zuckerman of the School of Arts and Sciences discusses progress on the President's House memorial.
It May Not Be the Thought That Counts
Kiplinger | November 22, 2009
Joel Waldfogel of the Wharton School is cited for his new book, "Scroogenomics,” as he provides financial advice for holiday consumers.
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Source Sheets
Merging of Black Colleges in Mississippi?
November 17, 2009
40th Anniversary of “Sesame Street”
November 05, 2009
Philadelphia Transit Strike
November 04, 2009
Catholic Diocese of Wilmington Bankruptcy
October 20, 2009
Youth Violence: Chicago and Nationwide
October 09, 2009
Same-Sex Marriage in Washington, D.C.
October 08, 2009
Parenting
September 30, 2009
60th Anniversary of the People’s Republic of China
September 28, 2009
Medical Malpractice Suits and Medical Costs
September 01, 2009
Sen. Edward Kennedy’s Civil Rights Legacy
August 26, 2009
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