Campus & Community

Ice hockey is hardly something new at the University of Pennsylvania. It dates back to the century before last – 1898, to be precise.

WHO:             Presenter: Dr. James McGann, director, University of Pennsylvania Think Tanks and Civil Societies Program

In 1989, an international group of scientists had discovered the cystic fibrosis gene, a breakthrough that marked not only an incredible milestone in the study of reproductive genetics, but catapulted the field into an era of rapid growth.

BUSY BEE: Jasmin Smoots has a lot on her plate—the sophomore is involved in everything from Penn Spectrum and the campus branch of NAACP, to her jobs at the Rodin College House information de

WHAT: Supported in part by a $2 million grant from the Pew Charitable Trusts, the Presidential Term Professorships at Penn were established in 2011 as a key feature of the University’s Action Plan for Faculty Diversity and Excellence, an initiative that will

In 2012, Penn’s Green Campus Partnership established a program as an avenue for University faculty to invigorate current and new courses by incorporating environmental sustainability in their classrooms.

Child custody and support matters are among the most emotional, personal, and complex issues for parents, guardians, and caregivers, and can determine whether or not they can spend time with a child, put food on the table, and a roof over their head.

Penn researchers may have found a technique that allows people to indulge in their guilty pleasures while helping them accomplish their otherwise daunting goals.

In 2007, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) submitted an Annual Homelessness Assessment Report (AHAR) to Congress, a first-of-its-kind study providing baseline data on homelessness in America. The report marked the first time since 1984 that HUD had reported the number of homeless people in the United States.

This month, the Penn community will come together to commemorate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. The commemoration includes multiple events, including lectures, performances, and exhibits through Friday, Jan. 31. On Jan.