Why Universities Alone Aren’t Going to Save Your Economy Chronicle of Higher Education Why Universities Alone Aren’t Going to Save Your Economy Penn is highlighted for economic development in its community.
Stumped at Work? Here’s Why You Should Always Ask for Advice Fast Company Stumped at Work? Here’s Why You Should Always Ask for Advice A study from the Wharton School about the perception of people who ask for advice is cited.
Swarthmore Investigating After ‘Rape Haven’ Painted on Frat House Philadelphia Inquirer Swarthmore Investigating After ‘Rape Haven’ Painted on Frat House The phrase Rape Haven was painted on the front of a Swarthmore College fraternity house this week, and college officials said they were investigating.
Wave of Consolidation Engulfing Health Care Systems Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Wave of Consolidation Engulfing Health Care Systems Robert Town of the Wharton School is quoted about health-system consolidations.
Carbon Capture The New Yorker Carbon Capture Daniel Janzen of the School of Arts & Sciences is cited for his conservation work in Costa Rica.
The Hackathon Fast Track, From Campus to Silicon Valley The New York Times The Hackathon Fast Track, From Campus to Silicon Valley PennApps is cited as the “longest-running collegiate hackathon.”
St. Joe’s Hazing Reported Philadelphia Inquirer St. Joe’s Hazing Reported St. Joseph's University is investigating allegations that members of the women's varsity softball team engaged in hazing or bullying of younger members, reportedly involving alcohol and sexual improprieties.
Rutgers Bans Fraternity and Sorority House Parties After Student’s Death The New York Times Rutgers Bans Fraternity and Sorority House Parties After Student’s Death Rutgers University has banned fraternity and sorority house parties at its main campus for the rest of the spring semester after several alcohol-related problems this school year, including the death of a student. The probation was decided last week but announced by the university on Monday. “Rutgers takes seriously its commitment to maintaining a healthy and safe campus environment,” the university said in a statement.
Stipends for Five Emerging Artists From Annenberg Fund The New York Times Stipends for Five Emerging Artists From Annenberg Fund The Leonore Annenberg Fellowship Fund for the Performing and Visual Arts, housed at Penn, is featured.