Penn in the News

Peter Decherney of the School of Arts & Sciences writes about the film industry in Myanmar.

Ebony Elizabeth Thomas of the Graduate School of Education is quoted about how schoolchildren respond to books about slavery.

Dean Ted Ruger and John Hollway of the Law School comment on the School receiving a federal grant to create a multijurisdictional team to review criminal errors.

The Coalition for Access, Affordability, and Success made the case for its forthcoming college-application platform here on Wednesday. During a packed session at the College Board’s annual forum, representatives of participating colleges described the controversial online system as a big, bold work in progress. Although the speakers sought to clarify several prevalent questions, the coalition’s plans for improving the admissions process are so far longer on grand vision than concrete details.

Anita Allen of the Law School and the Office of the Provost is quoted about the Penn’s commitment to faculty diversity.

Last week, Brandon Austin, a former college basketball player, filed a lawsuit against the University of Oregon for $7.5 million, arguing that administrators there violated his rights when they suspended him over his alleged involvement in a gang rape. Austin was able to transfer to a community college and play basketball there last season, but has since left to (so far, unsuccessfully) pursue a professional basketball career.

Olivia Mitchell of the Wharton School pens an op-ed about her concerns with states guaranteeing pension returns.

Many a campus speaker draws protests, with students and others picketing outside or otherwise criticizing a speaker or organizing a counterprotest. And then of course there are cases where invitations are withdrawn due to controversy over the speaker. But a particularly controversial reaction to speakers -- one that is relatively rare, but that appears to be on the rise with speakers from Israel -- is when protesters repeatedly interrupt speakers, making it impossible for them to talk.

The soaring college prices and heavy borrowing that became commonplace during the recession is coming to an end, the College Board said Wednesday, as increases in tuition and fees continue to slow down.

Marybeth Gasman of the Graduate School of Education is quoted on factors to consider with shootings on college campuses.