Penn in the News

The University of Central Missouri has started a program to keep students who have been sexually assaulted from dropping out. Corey Bowman, associate vice provost for student services, last spring started tracking about 50 students who had experienced gender-based violence, either before enrolling or while they were at Central Missouri. The prevention program is on alert for students who may be struggling as a result of gender-based violence, whether in the classroom or in their efforts to get along with roommates, arrange child care, afford tuition, or handle other personal matters.

Daniel Hopkins of the School of Arts & Sciences is quoted about the impact of the Obama presidency on the African-American community.

The Obama administration has made unprecedented investments in the Pell grant program for needy college students, increasing access and the award amount over the years. Yet in the face of rising higher education costs and dwindling state investment, the program is fighting an uphill battle to make college affordable for low-income students. This month marks the seventh anniversary of President Obama signing the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, a bill that, among many other things, doubled Pell funding by more than $17 billion.

Launching a successful transnational education offering in China is a holy grail for some Western university leaders -- and recent research may help map a path to this elusive prize.

Nicotine research from the Perelman School of Medicine and the School of Nursing is featured.

In June, Mount St. Mary's University received reaffirmation of its accreditation, with strong reviews, from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. But after a month of controversy at the Maryland institution, Middle States may be having second thoughts.

Dean Eric Furda of Admissions writes bout his experience attending Penn’s Posse-Plus Retreat.

MaryFrance McCourt is featured as the new vice president for finance and treasurer of the University.

Dean John Jackson of the School of Social Policy & Practice shares his commentary on how a master of social work degree is becoming the 21^st century’s law degree.

David Asch of the Perelman School of Medicine and the Wharton School is quoted about studying shift lengths of internal medicine residents.