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A round-up of Penn mentions in local, national, and international media.
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PSU President to Implement All 18 Task Force Recommendations on Sexual Assault
Penn State President Eric Barron has accepted all 18 recommendations from a task force on sexual assault and harassment, including requiring most employees - from janitors to professors and secretaries - to report allegations of sexual misconduct.
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The Fine Line Between News and ‘Truthiness’
Dean Michael Delli Carpini of the Annenberg School for Communication contributes an op-ed about “truthiness.”
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A Lot on Their Plates
Susan Wachter of the Wharton School is quoted about restaurant groups.
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Widener President Leaving for U. of San Diego Post
James T. Harris III, president of Widener University in Chester for the last 13 years, will leave at the end of July to become president of the University of San Diego, effective Aug. 1. “This decision to leave Widener has not been easy," Harris said in a statement. "I love Widener, and I have been honored to work side by side with such capable and dedicated colleagues on the faculty and staff.
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Private Colleges Scrambling to Comply With New Child Abuse Protection Law
Should a 17-year-old college freshman be considered a child? Pennsylvania says yes, and that has some of the state’s colleges and universities scrambling to figure out how to comply with a new child abuse protection law. The law, Act 153, requires more extensive child abuse background checks for employees and volunteers who have “routine interaction” with children, including a 17-year-old freshman.
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How Did These College Presidents Pay Their Tuition?
President Amy Gutmann discusses how she paid for tuition as an undergraduate student and the future of college affordability.
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Set Aside ‘Little Orphan Annie.’ How Do We Really Deal With Unwanted Kids?
Cindy Connolly of the School of Nursing writes about how orphan children are treated.
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Jefferson Scientist’s Study of SAD Took Him to Space and Back
Michael Thase of the Perelman School of Medicine shares his concerns about evening light therapy and seasonal affective disorder.
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Cherry Hill House Designed by Louis Kahn for Sale
William Whitaker of the School of Design speaks of Philadelphia architect Louis Kahn saying, “He was a master of natural light and creating pace for natural light in his buildings.”
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Forget the Excuses: There’s No Substitute for Sleep
Philip Gehrman of the Perelman School of Medicine answers questions about the importance of sleep.