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Campus & Community
University of Pennsylvania President Amy Gutmann to Welcome Incoming Freshmen
WHO: Amy Gutmann, president of the University of Pennsylvania WHAT: Move-in for Penn's Class of 2016
Penn Medicine's Aaron Beck Receives International Award for Contributions to Medicine
PHILADELPHIA — Aaron T. Beck, MD, emeritus professor, Department of Psychiatry at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and director of the Aaron T.
WXPN General Manager Roger LaMay Elected to NPR Board
PHILADELPHIA — Roger LaMay, general manager of WXPN, the nationally-recognized leader in Triple A (Adult Album Alternative) music and noncommercial radio service of the University of Pennsylvania, has been elected as a Member Director of the NPR Board.
Penn Grad Participates in Philly Fellows Program
College graduates have had a difficult time finding jobs in the past several years, but a Philadelphia organization is giving them a boost, matching recent grads with non-profit organizations for a year-long placement.
Penn Dental Welcomes Class of 2016 With White Coat Ceremony
WHO: Dean Denis Kinane, School of Dental Medicine, Dean Afaf Meleis, School of Nursing Dean Emeritus D.
Penn Hosts Symposium on Violence Against Women
PHILADELPHIA –- A Symposium on Violence Against Women will be held Friday, Sept. 28, at 10 a.m.
Penn Symposium to Honor Ralph L. Brinster, VMD, PhD, Slated for Aug. 24 & 25
On Friday, August 24 and Saturday, August 25, some of the brightest minds will convene on Penn Vet’s campus to honor Ralph L. Brinster, VMD, PhD, Richard King Mellon Professor of Reproductive Physiology at Penn Vet.
Penn Symposium to honor veterinarian Ralph Brinster
Last September, Ralph Brinster, a researcher in the School of Veterinary Medicine, became the first veterinarian to receive the National Medal of Science, one of the most prestigious awards bestowed upon scientists in the United States.
Health Advocate helps cut through red tape
The U.S. healthcare system is very complex and can often be difficult to navigate. Where do you turn when you are confused by medical bills or need help finding the right doctor? And what can you do if you try to schedule an appointment, only to be told that the next opening isn’t for another six months?
Revamped Commons to increase campus dining options
When the Fall semester begins, students, faculty, and staff will find new, delicious dining possibilities on campus, including more fresh, locally produced food.
In the News
WHYY (Philadelphia)
Homeward bound: When a Penn Medicine nurse was diagnosed with uterine cancer, she turned to the service dogs she helped to train
A profile highlights Maria Wright of Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health, from her volunteer work connecting people with service dogs to her cancer diagnosis and her own journey applying for a service dog.
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India West
UPenn to confer honorary doctorate on Siddhartha Mukherjee
Celebrated physician and best-selling author Siddhartha Mukherjee will deliver the address at the 2024 University of Pennsylvania Commencement, featuring remarks from Interim President J. Larry Jameson.
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The Washington Post
College internships matter more than ever — but not everyone can get one
Almost 90% of students who graduated from Penn in 2023 completed an internship during college. Barbara Hewitt of Career Services says that the race to get talent early has resulted in a focus on getting early practical experience through many ways in students’ academic careers.
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The Wall Street Journal
Harvard University applications fall by 5%
Penn received more than 65,000 undergraduate applications for the Class of 2028, the most in its history.
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The Wall Street Journal
The top colleges for high-paying careers in finance, tech and consulting
Penn is ranked as one of the top five private colleges for high-paying jobs in finance and one of the top 10 private colleges for tech salaries and management consulting salaries.
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