Julie McWilliams

PHILADELPHIA -- The University of Pennsylvania is increasing its use of renewable wind energy during the next two years, earning the University the rank of top consumer of wind energy among institutions of higher education across the nation, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

   

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PHILADELPHIA -- The University of Pennsylvania has selected Patkau Architects of Canada as the designer for the new College House at Hill Square, the first new residential hall to be constructed at Penn in more than three decades. This project will bring together students, faculty and staff in a diverse community built on common intellectual interests.

PHILADELPHIA -- The University of Pennsylvania now has the highest credit rating it has ever had. Standard & Poor's Ratings Services has raised the University’s debt rating to AA+ from AA, while also assigning an AA+/A-1+ rating to the Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority's series A of 2008 revenue bonds issued for Penn.

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 PHILADELPHIA –- The University of Pennsylvania has joined forces with leaders from U.S. businesses, government and non-governmental organizations to launch a new initiative on business and the environment.