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The coming spectacular colors of fall

Fall foliage is expected to be especially bright and colorful this year because plentiful summer rains, followed by September’s warm days and cool nights, have kept the leaves on the trees longer than drier seasons, says a Penn horticulturist.

The Penn Community Responds to Recent Natural Disasters

The University of Pennsylvania is lending a helping hand after a series of disasters leveled areas across the Western Hemisphere.

Building a Model of Sustainable Education in Senegal

In the streets of Senegal, thousands of young boys beg for food and money.

Ph.D. Student Advances Cultural Heritage and Local Engagement in Jordan, Egypt

After witnessing the destruction of archeological treasures firsthand, Robbie Vigar, a second year anthropology Ph.D.

Penn Senior Studies Ancient Inscriptions Documenting Greek God’s Slave ‘Purchases’

If the old adage holds true to “choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life,” University of Pennsylvania senior Claudia Kassner will enjoy a long and happy career studying ancient languages and history.

Following Hurricane Irma, Penn Nursing Alum and PEP Prize Winner Volunteers with the Red Cross

By Ian McCurry

CAPS serves students’ mental health needs

School is in session, and students have settled in. Internships have started, clubs are in full swing, and midterms are approaching.These can be frenzied and overwhelming stages of life. It’s not easy, but that’s OK.

Bringing the World to Penn: Mexico’s Felipe Calderón Meets With Penn Students

In advance of his Sept.

Support and collaboration between U.S. and Mexico crucial for success

Former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden and former President of Mexico Felipe Calderón engaged in a wide-ranging discussion about global and national issues during the inaugural Penn Biden Global Leaders Dialogue.

One Degree, Two Schools: Undergrad Drawn to Penn and PAFA’s Coordinated Fine Arts Program

Gianna Del Rossi wants to up the game in video gameplay through her art by enriching the cacophony of sounds and spectacular visual effects that attract her and her friends to gaming.

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