Penn in the News

A study by Adam Grant of the Wharton School finds that introverted leaders are an asset.

Colleges and universities lure top faculty members away from competitor institutions all the time, and the practice is (generally speaking) entirely legal.

Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology offerings related to the upcoming visit by the pope are highlighted.

The Museum is highlighted for exhibiting ancient religious texts to mark the papal visit next month.

Some incoming freshman objected to the recommended summer reading at Duke University, the student newspaper the Chronicle reported, sparking a debate over morality, sexual identity and literature online before the school year even began. “Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic” is a best-selling graphic novel by cartoonist Alison Bechdel. The graphic novel, whose musical adaptation was a finalist for a Pulitzer Prize for drama, was recommended to freshmen arriving on campus to prompt discussion about difficult issues.

Stephen Orlin of the Perelman School of Medicine is quoted on the importance of early diagnosis of eye conditions.

The Ohio State University move-in day for underclassmen was held on Saturday with efficiency and precision, but one corner of off-campus housing caused a controversy. Some students, staff and parents said the banners hung on a home at the corner of Lane and Indianola Avenues were too welcoming, especially to women and their families. The two banners put up for move-in day are down now, but two of seven OSU seniors who live there said they were hung just to make people laugh and no offense was meant.

The work of Rebecca G. Wells and Michael Pack of the Perelman School of Medicine is a major part of solving this health mystery.

Denis Kinane of the School of Dental Medicine is quoted on innovations in dental work.

Dean Vijay Kumar of the School of Engineering and Applied Science is featured.