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Campus & Community
Stouffer, Jaffe reign as Power Down Challenge champs
During Penn’s 2012 Power Down Challenge, held Oct. 31 through Nov. 18, the University community saved enough energy to power 162 average homes in the region for the 19 days of the contest.
DJ son honors father with ‘soundscaping’ tribute
As a part of The Rotunda’s Poet-Tree En Motion series, a handful of artists will perform on Wednesday, Dec. 19, at 7 p.m.
Penn Professor Nancy Hirschmann Elected Vice President of American Political Science Association
PHILADELPHIA –- The American Political Science Association has elected University of Pennsylvania Political Science Professor Nancy Hirschmann as a vice president for 2012-2013.
Five Penn Professors Named AAAS Fellows
PHILADELPHIA – Five faculty members at the University of Pennsylvania have been named Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Two are from Penn’s Perelman School of Medicine, two are from its School of Arts and Sciences
‘Thinking With the Past’ lecture series moves to Central Library
Penn’s “Thinking With the Past” lecture series has returned with a fresh lineup of speakers, but in a new home: the Parkway Central Library at 1901 Vine St.
Lea Elementary Students Visit Penn for College Day ’12
More than 100 students from Lea Elementary School in West Philadelphia will become honorary college students at the University of Pennsylvania tomorrow, Saturday, Dec. 1 during College Day 2012.
Penn photo essay book perfect for the holidays
The University has published a new photo essay book, “People, Places, Passions, Pursuits, A Penn Portrait,” just in time for holiday gift giving.
Reception Brings Penn Students, Financial Aid Donors Together
Two senior undergraduate scholarship recipients at the University of Pennsylvania shared their personal collegiate journeys as they and more than 250 other scholarship beneficiaries met with their benefactors and guests at the Fall 2012 Scholarship Celebration this month. It was an evening of making acquaintances, renewing friendships and cementing bonds.
Men’s basketball to be showcased on national TV
Penn basketball fans who can’t make it to The Palestra to see a game in person can soon catch the Quakers live on national television.
Penn’s Scott Reikofski Honored by the Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors
For two decades, Scott Reikofski has influenced University of Pennsylvania fraternities and sororities, as well as Greek life nationally and internationally.
In the News
Philadelphia Inquirer
How did a white woman come to write the newest definitive text on Philadelphia’s Black history?
Penn alum Amy Jane Cohen is profiled for her new book “Black History in the Philadelphia Landscape,” which examines Black history through the lens of events, institutions, and individuals across the city. The book includes a reflection from Penn chaplain Charles Howard.
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WHYY (Philadelphia)
Homeward bound: When a Penn Medicine nurse was diagnosed with uterine cancer, she turned to the service dogs she helped to train
A profile highlights Maria Wright of Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health, from her volunteer work connecting people with service dogs to her cancer diagnosis and her own journey applying for a service dog.
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India West
UPenn to confer honorary doctorate on Siddhartha Mukherjee
Celebrated physician and best-selling author Siddhartha Mukherjee will deliver the address at the 2024 University of Pennsylvania Commencement, featuring remarks from Interim President J. Larry Jameson.
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The Washington Post
College internships matter more than ever — but not everyone can get one
Almost 90% of students who graduated from Penn in 2023 completed an internship during college. Barbara Hewitt of Career Services says that the race to get talent early has resulted in a focus on getting early practical experience through many ways in students’ academic careers.
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The Wall Street Journal
Harvard University applications fall by 5%
Penn received more than 65,000 undergraduate applications for the Class of 2028, the most in its history.
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