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McNabb Arrest Shines Light on Repeat DUIs
Charles O’Brien of the Perelman School of Medicine comments on repeat DUI offenses.
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Why Did Instagram Ban ‘Curvy’?
Ralph Rosen of the School of Arts & Sciences talks about his experience with social media platforms banning words.
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Study Questions Radiation Use for ‘Low-Risk’ Prostate Cancers
Anusha Kalbasi and Justin Bekelman of the Perelman School of Medicine are highlighted for research into the impact of radiation on prostate cancer patients.
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The Fields That Students Flock to During Recessions
Graduating into a recession stunts the careers of the young men and women entering the labor market. But it turns out a lot of students don’t sit back and passively accept this outcome: Many students who see a recession during their early college years switch to majors with better job prospects. According to new research from Benjamin Keys at the University of Chicago, Brian Cadena at the University of Colorado Boulder and Erica Blom at Edgeworth Economics, the shifts can be dramatic.
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Federal Probe Sought into Philly Workers’ Claims of Racial Discrimination by American Airlines
Peter Cappelli of the Wharton School is quoted about airlines having a “‘balkanized’ working environment.”
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Financial Literacy: Can It Be Taught? Should Colleges Even Try?
These days, it’s widely accepted that colleges have some responsibility for their students’ financial lives. College affordability and student-loan debt are now mainstream political issues, peppering the speeches of the president and presidential hopefuls alike. While the job market for new degree-holders has shown signs of improvement, the path from graduation to financial independence is, for many, uphill and uncertain. Students have a lot at stake — especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Many colleges have taken those concerns to heart.
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Closure Concerns and Financial Strategies: A Survey of College Business Officers
Nearly one in five college and university chief business officers are worried their institutions are at risk of shutting down in the foreseeable future, and skepticism over the financial model of their institutions continues from last year, according to a survey by Inside Higher Ed and Gallup. But are institutions doing enough to navigate an era of financial difficulty?
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New Study Finds Link Between Fracking and Poor Health in PA
Reynold Panettieri of the Perelman School of Medicine says, “We believe the collective exposure to hydraulic fracturing could increase hospitalizations.”
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Audio: Is Your Surgeon Listening to Metallica? Possibly.
Scott Levin of the Perelman School of Medicine reveals one song he listens to while performing surgery.
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Teens Interested in Pursuing Career in Veterinary Medicine Participate in Program on Univ. of Pennsylvania’s Campus
Nicole Wyre of the School of Veterinary Medicine and the Summer Vets summer camp for high school students are highlighted.