5/18
Penn in the News
A round-up of Penn mentions in local, national, and international media.
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Study: Penn Has $14.3B Economic Impact
Executive Vice President Craig Carnaroli is quoted about Penn’s economic impact report.
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‘Girls, I’m on Your Team’: Caitlyn Jenner Speaks at Penn
An interview with Caitlyn Jenner, hosted by SPEC, is featured.
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The Trees a Garden Writer Would Put on His ‘Fantasy Flora’ Team
Paul Meyer of the Morris Arboretum is quoted about specimens of trees and their value.
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Universities Have Duty to Engage With Their Cities
Penn’s community engagement, particularly in west Philadelphia, is mentioned.
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Is Kanye West a Lightning Rod for Our Time?
Anthony DeCurtis of the School of Arts & Sciences talks about rap artist Kanye West and the discussions he provokes in DeCurtis’ pop culture and arts criticism course.
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LEGO Robots Battle, Block to Block
The annual Lego League regional championship held at Penn is highlighted.
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The Fed’s Best-value Schools
Penn is included in a list of colleges and universities highlighting high earnings and low net price for low-income students.
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Why Your Commercial District Needs an Anti-Poverty Strategy
Penn is mentioned as an anchor institution in University City for its contributions to job creation and real estate investment in Philadelphia.
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Food Trust, Penn Student Group Launch ‘Healthy Food Truck Certification Program’
A Penn student-led organization, Healthy Food Truck Initiative, is highlighted for partnering with The Food Trust to develop and run the Healthy Food Truck Certification Program.
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Penn Museum Moves History (Carefully) to Make Way for Future
The preservation process and removal of Museum artifacts due to the demolition of the Penn Tower complex are highlighted.