Penn in the News

Katherina Rosqueta of the School of Social Policy & Practice comments on why, how and when donations are made.

Anjan Chatterjee of the Perelman School of Medicine argues in favor of college students being allowed to use “smart drugs.”

After more than a year of research and consideration, the University of Kansas announced in September that it was adopting 22 of the 27 recommendations suggested by a sexual assault prevention task force created by the university’s chancellor. Among the exceptions? Those related to the university's fraternities. The recommendations the university adopted included revising definitions of sexual harassment and sexual assault, creating a prevention and education research center, and implementing several prevention programs for all first-year students.

The University of Virginia waged an intense fight over the summer to influence the conclusions of a federal investigation into sexual violence at the school, newly obtained documents show, while Virginia’s governor personally pressed the nation’s top education official to ensure that the elite public flagship would not be unfairly tarnished.

Anne Moyer of the School of Arts & Sciences comments on the Renaissance Society of America’s subscription to Early English Books Online.

Abigail Anderson had it all figured: With multiple loans, a work-study job and scholarships, she could pay for Immaculata University for all four years. Not anymore. Anderson, a freshman majoring in fashion merchandising, found out recently that after this year she will lose her federal Perkins loan, which amounts to almost $2,000. "It changes everything," said the Magnolia, Del., native, who will have to look for other scholarships, or turn to her parents, whom she said can't afford it. "Every little amount counts. It all makes a difference."

Samuel Preston of the School of Arts & Sciences suggests that “something is awry in these American households” on the heels of a study revealing the rising death rate for middle-aged white Americans.

Adam Grant of the Wharton School is mentioned for suggesting assessment centers that could be used for colleges to gather comprehensive information about prospective students.

Abigail Anderson had it all figured: With multiple loans, a work-study job and scholarships, she could pay for Immaculata University for all four years. Not anymore. Anderson, a freshman majoring in fashion merchandising, found out recently that after this year she will lose her federal Perkins loan, which amounts to almost $2,000. "It changes everything," said the Magnolia, Del., native, who will have to look for other scholarships, or turn to her parents, whom she said can't afford it. "Every little amount counts. It all makes a difference."

Maurice Schweitzer of the Wharton School is featured for his new book, Friend & Foe.