Heather Davis

The first Haitian residents flown to the United States for medical care are being treated at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, due to an enormous effort from a second-year medical student, a team of doctors and a nonprofit organization.

Navigating the complex world of financial aid, class registration and tuition payment can be a daunting task. How does Penn award financial aid? What do you do if a class you need is already full? And how can people pay their tuition bills anyway?

China is experiencing an enormous boom in ideas and technology, which has led to new construction and remarkable innovation.

WHAT: If there’s one thing West Philly has plenty of, it’s Indian restaurants. Three border campus, from 38th Street (Sitar), to the 40th Street corridor (Tandoor and New Delhi).

 

How far is too far when it comes to edgy comedy or art? Knowing the risks, should scientists attempt to recreate in their labs viruses that have killed millions of people? How far should researchers dive into human genes in order to better understand and cure disease?

Penn is encouraging faculty, staff and students to take a few minutes this winter to donate a toy, warm winter coat or holiday meal to those in need.

Photo credit: Mark Stehle For more than two decades, John Gustafson has helped transport Penn staff, faculty and students from one end of campus to

As the saying goes, the best things come in the smallest packages, and stores both on and near campus are well-stocked with plenty of these small gifts.