10/23
Penn in the News
A round-up of Penn mentions in local, national, and international media.
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The sex charges against frequent Philadelphia Orchestra conductor Charles Dutoit - and what they mean for classical music
Americus Reed of the Wharton School comments on the Philadelphia Orchestra’s decision to sever ties with a popular conductor who was accused of sexual misconduct.
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Penn's Hospitals Now Extend From Lancaster to Princeton
Ralph Muller of the University of Pennsylvania Health System is quoted about the acquisition of Princeton HealthCare System.
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Colleges See Growing Need for Mental Health Services
Meeta Kumar and Bill Alexander of Counseling and Psychological Services talk about resources on campus for students with anxiety and depression
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Video: Penn Team Seeks to Make Streets Safer by Keeping an Eye on Cyclists' Eyes
Megan Ryerson and graduate student Rachel Finfer of the School of Design are featured for collecting data on the safety of cyclists by using specialized glasses that record how people’s eyes move when they travel in an urban environment.
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Miami Dade College President Wins Lifetime Achievement Award
Miami Dade College President Eduardo Padrón is highlighted for receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Netter Center for Community Partnerships.
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Penn to Build New College House Near 40th and Walnut Streets
Speaking of the new residential building slated to begin construction in the spring, President Amy Gutmann says, “This exciting project will serve as a new western gateway to campus.”
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Grad Students in Philly, Newark Plan to Join Nationwide Walkout to Protest GOP Tax Plan
Doctoral student Brenda Salantes of the School of Arts and Sciences is quoted about the GOP tax plan that could effectively raise taxes for graduate students who teach and do research, including herself. In addition, President Amy Gutmann is mentioned for speaking out against the tax plan.
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Uber and Lyft Changed How Philly Gets Around. What Does that Mean for the City?
Erick Guerra of the School of Design shares his thoughts on the impact of car riding apps like Uber and Lyft on Philadelphia.
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Football in America: The Philly Mentality
Penn’s football team and coaching staff are highlighted.
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I Am Lucky to be the First to Attend College, but It Doesn't Define Me | Perspective
Freshman Anthony Scarpone-Lambert writes about his experience as a first-generation college student.