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Penn in the News
A round-up of Penn mentions in local, national, and international media.
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How Much Does Living Off-Campus Cost? Who Knows?
Location. Location. Location. That adage about real estate pricing takes on new meaning — and some bewildering logic — in the hands of college administrators.
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Even in Faculty Offices
Texas’ campus carry law took effect this week, despite ongoing protests by faculty members at public universities across the state who say it puts them and students at risk.
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Private Schools vs. Public Schools – Experts Weigh In
Marybeth Gasman of the Graduate School of Education shares her opinion about the differences between private and public schools.
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Opinion: America desperately needs to redefine ‘college and career ready’
Well-intentioned national K-12 education goals are jeopardizing the futures of millions of kids. Our stated goal is making all kids “college and career ready.
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Stigma, Stress, and Fear: Faculty Mental-Health Services Fall Short
Thirty years ago, Daniel Kmitta suffered his first of several major depressive episodes. He got help from his undergraduate college and, over time, learned how to manage his condition.
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A Pioneer of Gene Therapy on the Future of the Industry
Jim Wilson of the Perelman School of Medicine is interviewed about the future of gene therapy and its potential.
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In High Crime Areas, Teenagers Must Also Navigate a 'Digital Hood'
Robin Stevens of the Nursing School is the subject of this article on her work studying what black and Hispanic youth are exposed when to using social media.
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Send First-Gen Students to Grad School
If you’re teaching at a four-year college or university, you may have had some training in the needs of your first-generation college students, many of whom have probably transferred to your institution from a community college.
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College Students Protest, Alumni’s Fondness Fades and Checks Shrink
Scott MacConnell cherishes the memory of his years at Amherst College, where he discovered his future métier as a theatrical designer. But protests on campus over cultural and racial sensitivities last year soured his feelings. Now Mr.
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Researchers Think Harris County's Bail System Is Unconstitutional
Penn Law’s Paul Heaton is quoted on his work on the unconstitutionality of a county’s bail system in Texas.