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A round-up of Penn mentions in local, national, and international media.
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Shootings and Threats on Campuses
Wednesday and Thursday saw several shootings -- one resulting in a student death -- and other security incidents on campuses. Here is a round-up of local press reports: Savannah State University announced today that a student died at a local hospital to which he was taken after being shot in an altercation at the student union. The university has delayed classes this morning until 10 a.m. and has grief counselors on site.
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Dream Deferred or Dashed in Israel
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Video: How to Disable Video Autoplay in Facebook, Twitter
Barbie Zelizer of the Annenberg School for Communication talks about the inconsistency in which images society deems offensive.
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Report: 13 Southern States Suspend Black Students at Much Higher Rates
Doctoral candidate Edward Smith and Shaun Harper of the Graduate School of Education are highlighted for a report that finds African-American students in Southern states are suspended and expelled at higher rates than anywhere else in the U.S..
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At U. of Missouri, Grad Students Rally for Better Conditions, and Faculty Come to Their Aid
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F.D.A. Approves Repatha, a Second Drug for Cholesterol in a Potent New Class
Daniel Rader of the Perelman School of Medicine is quoted about lowering levels of LDL.
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Between Boosters and Backlash, a ‘Non-conversation’ Over Philadelphia Energy Hub
Mark Alan Hughes of the School of Design is cited as the director of the newly formed Kleinman Center for Energy Policy at Penn.
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When Creating an Endowed Chair Poses a Dilemma for a College
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Philly420: Penn Doctor’s Convincing Case for Medical Marijuana
David Casarett of the Perelman School of Medicine is featured for his new book, Stoned: A Doctor’s Case for Medical Marijuana.
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Black Eye for Baylor