Arthur H. Rubenstein, Former Dean of Penn's Perelman School of Medicine, Receives Medal for Medical Service Arthur H. Rubenstein, Former Dean of Penn's Perelman School of Medicine, Receives Medal for Medical Service Arthur H. Rubenstein, MBBCh, was awarded the highest honor of the Association of American Physicians (AAP) the George M. Kober Medal, this week at the annual joint meeting of the AAP and the American Society for Clinical Investigation.
Penn's Morris Arboretum Launches New Series of Children’s Programs Penn's Morris Arboretum Launches New Series of Children’s Programs PHILADELPHIA -- Morris Arboretum introduces Growing Minds, new programming specifically geared to younger visitors and their families. Growing Minds will kick off in June with “Seeds to Sprouts,” a Parent & Child series of classes targeted for 2, 3 and 4 year olds. Also starting
The Rotunda at Penn Listed on Philadelphia Register of Historic Places The Rotunda at Penn Listed on Philadelphia Register of Historic Places PHILADELPHIA -- The Rotunda has been added to the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places by the Philadelphia Historical Commission. Collette Kinane, a graduate student in historical preservation, prepared the submission as part of PennDesign's 2011 Preservation Studio.
Penn Pilots More Sustainability Projects Through Another Round of Green Fund Grants Penn Pilots More Sustainability Projects Through Another Round of Green Fund Grants PHILADELPHIA – The Penn Green Campus Partnership has awarded five Green Fund grants ranging from a comprehensive recycling center within the
Penn and Bryn Mawr Sign Agreement to Fast-track Undergrads Into Penn Engineering Master’s Programs Penn and Bryn Mawr Sign Agreement to Fast-track Undergrads Into Penn Engineering Master’s Programs PHILADELPHIA — The University of Pennsylvania and Bryn Mawr College are launching a new program that will allow undergraduates at Bryn Mawr to gain early admission into a master’s degree program offered by Penn’s School of Engineering and Applied Science. The arrangement effe
A Day in the Life of Penn, Spring 2012 A Day in the Life of Penn, Spring 2012 Crew teams at dawn. A midday rush to food trucks along Spruce Street. An evening performance in an on-campus theater.
Julian Siggers Appointed Williams Director of Penn Museum Julian Siggers Appointed Williams Director of Penn Museum PHILADELPHIA — Julian Siggers has been appointed the Williams Director of the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, effective July 1. The announcement was made today by Penn President Amy Gutmann and Provost Vincent Price.
Penn Geneticists Identify Genes Linked to Western African Pygmies’ Small Stature Penn Geneticists Identify Genes Linked to Western African Pygmies’ Small Stature PHILADELPHIA — If Pygmies are known for one trait, it is their short stature: Pygmy men stand just 4’11” on average. But the reason why these groups are so short and neighboring groups are not remains unclear.
Penn Museum exhibit explores Maya culture and time Penn Museum exhibit explores Maya culture and time Did the ancient Maya believe December 2012 would bring the apocalypse?
Clark Park hosts Science Discovery Day Clark Park hosts Science Discovery Day West Philadelphia’s beloved Clark Park, at 43rd Street and Chester Avenue, will be transformed into a science-themed playground on Sunday, April 29, as part of the Philadelphia Science Festival.