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Penn named one of the 'Best Values in Higher Education'

The University of Pennsylvania has been cited as one of the top U.S. schools that “deliver an affordable, high-quality education and keep the financial aid flowing.”

Penn Engineering Students to Compete in MAGIC 2010 in Australia

Teaching computers how to learn

The goal of machine learning is to make a computer learn just like a baby—it should get better at tasks with experience. In fact, computers best humans at tasks like chess and numerical calculations. But there are certain aspects of human intelligence that machines cannot mirror.

What is the scoop behind the toast Zamboni?

Dear Benny: I love the special toast Zamboni that cruises across the football field picking up the bread that is tossed during home games. Can you tell me more about the groovy crumb gatherer? Is it an actual Zamboni? Have there ever been celebrity drivers? What happens to all those bread crumbs?--Craving Carbs Dear Craving: You certainly have a muffin-pan full of questions about one of Penn’s most original gridiron traditions.

Gene therapy improves vision

Photo credit: The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia From left to right: Albert M.

New Muslim Cool

The Download: Penn on the web

Unless you’ve programmed your email server to collect every mention of Penn on the internet on a daily basis, it’s unlikely you can keep up with the University’s ever-widening presence on the web. By mining online publications, websites and blogs, the Current has collected a few interesting, unusual and thought-provoking items to provide you with a snapshot of what’s being said in cyberspace.

Student Spotlight: Christine Nieves

Photo credit: Mark Stehle LEAD STORY: Since June, senior Christine Nieves, born in the United Kingdom but a native of Puerto Rico, has co-hosted “En Portada,” a public affairs show on Telemundo Philadelphia. “En Portada” is Spanish for “On the Front Cover.”

Penn football sets record

Photo credit: University Archives The 1882 University football team, which had a record of 2-4 that year.

Humbug or wise man?

Photo credit: Candace diCarlo That cat-themed coffee cup for your officemate. That garrish sweater for Great Uncle So-and-So. The waffle iron for the in-laws. They all seemed like a good idea in the muddled process of picking something—anything— during the holiday gift rush. But on Christmas morning, those choices may be regrettable.