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Penn in the News
A round-up of Penn mentions in local, national, and international media.
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Race-conscious admission: Getting the educational house in order
Dean of Admissions Whitney Soule comments on community partnerships and other initiatives working to help students, especially those who may not have access to external guidance or support, find their way to higher ed.
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What is a double-dip recession?
Joao Gomes of the Wharton School says it’s important to focus on why a double-dip recession is possible in the first place.
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These Airbnb founders have sold more than $1 billion worth of stock combined in the past year
Daniel Taylor of the Wharton School comments on Airbnb following a monthly sales strategy.
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In NCAA Division I, new data shows burnout is rampant among administrators
Karen Weaver of the Graduate School of Education writes that while many former athletes, business majors and even some sports fans aspire to work in college sports, it doesn’t take long to realize that it cannot be defined as a typical 40 hour a week job.
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College admission: Data, transparency, and match
Penn was cited for joining other elite institutions in not releasing its current admit rate, and Penn was further cited for pointing how many of its accepted students had research experience.
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Resilience should not be a solitary pursuit
Angela Duckworth of the School of Arts & Sciences contends that success is about far more than innate ability and it needs long-term adherence and an acceptance that setbacks can be overcome with hard work.
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China could be the next frontier for American football
Head coach Ray Priore spoke about Penn’s game against the American Football League of China All-Stars. While the Quakers did win 85-0, Priore said, of the Chinese team, “The coaching was good. What they played was sound.”
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It turns out that middle managers are the key to improved stock market performance
Claudine Gartenberg of the Wharton School co-authored a study that found companies could improve their stock market returns by operating with a “high purpose,” having a clear sense of direction, and empowering middle managers.
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5 amazing college incubators
The University of Pennsylvania was highlighted as a great place to launch a startup, thanks to incubator and other supportive programs.
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Dig into the surprising success of Darden Restaurants
The Law School’s Jill Fisch commented on Darden’s sudden sale of Red Lobster to Golden Gate Capital, saying management had effectively spat in the faces of the activist shareholders.