Penn, Swarthmore to Drop Essay Portion of SAT and ACT Philadelphia Inquirer Penn, Swarthmore to Drop Essay Portion of SAT and ACT Dean Eric Furda of Admissions says, “Our internal analysis as well as a review of the research provided by the College Board showed that the essay component of the SAT was the least predictive element of the overall writing section of the SAT.”
Hungary’s Rightward Shift Fuels Harsh Refugee Policy Al Jazeera America Hungary’s Rightward Shift Fuels Harsh Refugee Policy Mitchell Orenstein of the School of Arts & Sciences is quoted about the refugee crisis in Hungary.
New York Attorney General Crafts Deal to End Litigation at Cooper Union The New York Times New York Attorney General Crafts Deal to End Litigation at Cooper Union
Does Your Personality Affect Your Dog? Here’s How You Can Find Out Phys.org Does Your Personality Affect Your Dog? Here’s How You Can Find Out James Serpell of the School of Veterinary Medicine is mentioned for collaborating on a study about how canine behavior could be caused by an owner’s personality and psychological status.
Audio: Ending Veteran Homelessness Radio Times with Marty Moss-Coane (WHYY-FM) Audio: Ending Veteran Homelessness Dennis Culhane of the School of Social Policy & Practice joins a discussion about targeting veteran homelessness.
Public Private, Health Benefits Face Strategic Pruning The Wall Street Journal Public Private, Health Benefits Face Strategic Pruning Mark Pauly of the Wharton School comments on employee health benefits.