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Q&A with Mary Frances Berry
Upon appointing Mary Frances Berry, the Geraldine R. Segal Professor of American Social Thought and Professor of History at Penn, as the first chairwoman of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights in 1993, President Clinton called her a “civil rights scholar as well as an advocate.”
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‘Silk Road’ exhibition to open with Chinese mummies and artifacts
The Penn Museum is pleased to announce that its landmark exhibition from China, “Secrets of the Silk Road,” will now open to the public with the full complement of artifacts and mummies for a limited time only, beginning Friday, Feb. 18. The Museum will extend day and evening hours to help accommodate those who wish to experience this extraordinary exhibition during its limited run.
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Penn’s 2011-12 Financial Aid Budget at Its Highest; Undergrad Tuition Hike Second Lowest in 43 Years
PHILADELPHIA -- The University of Pennsylvania today announced its second-smallest tuition increase in 43 years -– 3.9 percent -– while reaffirming its commitment to its no-loan financial-aid program. Penn will expand its financial-aid budget for the coming year by $10.7 million, or 7.7 percent, to $161 million. Increasing access for undergraduate students is one of President Amy Gutmann’s top priorities; the University has increased its financial-aid budget by 104 percent since she became president in 2004.
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Penn holds groundbreaking for $80 million nanotechnology center
Penn President Amy Gutmann joined University Trustees, the dean of the School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) and the dean of the School of Engineering and Applied Science in a ceremonial groundbreaking ceremony for the Krishna P. Singh Center for Nanotechnology on Thursday, Feb. 17.
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Giving scholars a holistic view
When some students come to Penn, they’re seeking answers to life’s big questions around issues of justice, origins, love and identity. Starting in Fall 2011, 80 incoming College of Arts and Sciences students will be able to explore these big questions in a fully holistic, multidisciplinary way.
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How many presidents has Penn had?
Dear Benny: I keep hearing and reading that Amy Gutmann is Penn’s eighth president. But I also hear and read that Penn traces its origins back to 1740. When I do the math, it just doesn’t work out, unless each president held office for more than three decades. Can you clarify the history and lineage of the Penn presidency? —Hailing the Chiefs
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Professor Britton Chance
The late Britton Chance was known for his boundless energy and broad range of interests, including his life-long dedication to biophysics, biochemistry and sailing.
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Penn holds groundbreaking for $80 million nanotechnology center
Penn President Amy Gutmann joined University Trustees, the dean of the School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) and the dean of the School of Engineering and Applied Science in a ceremonial groundbreaking ceremony for the Krishna P. Singh Center for Nanotechnology on Thursday, Feb. 17.
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Student Spotlight with Nate Adler
KITCHEN AT PENN: Nate Adler is a foodie at heart. And his love is not for just any food—but grub that’s local and fresh. To that end, Adler has started Kitchen at Penn, a delivery/takeout joint that features freshly made, home cooked, simple food. “‘Fresh’ is the most important word in the vocabulary of Kitchen,” says Adler.
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Guiding donors to improve teacher quality
For years, educators, parents, researchers and policy makers have discussed and debated ways to improve student achievement in America’s schools. They’ve focused on class size, achievement testing, state funding and teacher quality. But rarely has the discussion focused on what specific area of improvement philanthropists and non-profits may want to pay particular attention to at this time.