5/18
Penn in the News
A round-up of Penn mentions in local, national, and international media.
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How N.C. HBCUs Rank Based on Grads’ Median Income Levels (Slideshow)
Marybeth Gasman of the Graduate School of Education comments on the earning disparity among graduates of historically black colleges and universities.
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Video: Penn Engineering Students Building Top Electric Vehicles
Jonathan Chen and Trevor Pennypacker of the Penn Electric Racing team talk about developing electric cars and competing.
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Wharton Class for Multi-millionaires
Wharton’s Private Wealth Management program is highlighted. Richard Marston of the Wharton School comments on faculty teaching during the week-long course led by Charlotte Beyer, founder of the Institute for Private Investors.
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Archway to a Better Job
Peter Cappelli of the Wharton School comments on the advantages to companies offering tuition-benefit assistance.
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Why Wharton Grad Ivy Sole Is the Hip-Hop Artist You Should Be Listening To
Wharton undergraduate alum and Makuu Center coordinator Ivy Sole is featured for her budding music career.
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Video: Local Researchers Look to Stop Spread of West Nile to Humans
Sara Cherry of the Perelman School of Medicine talks about studying ways to limit transmission of the West Nile virus to humans.
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DeVos Invested More Money in 'Brain Performance' Company, Despite Weak Evidence
Rebecca Maynard of the Graduate School of Education critiques information distributed by a company, Neurocore, that makes questionable claims about its treatment for anxiety, depression, ADHD and autism.
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Video: Untruths, Lies and How to Tell the Difference
Kathleen Hall Jamieson of the Annenberg Public Policy Center encourages viewers to take the time to understand the difference between untruths and lies.
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Cheyney Backers Seek to Keep Legacy Afloat
Marybeth Gasman of the Graduate School of Education comments on the lack of funding and administrative issues plaguing Cheyney University.
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University of Pennsylvania Program Helps Students with Disabilities
The Graduate School of Education’s VAST LIFE (Vocational Academic Social Skills Training Life Skills Independence Functional Experiences) program is highlighted. Heather Hopkins of GSE is cited for creating the program.