Penn in the News

Philadelphia Inquirer — April 23, 2013

Dean Eric Furda of Admissions says, “I really do see the wait list as the final touches to a class.”

Time — April 23, 2013

Adrian Raine of the School of Arts and Sciences and the Perelman School of Medicine is interviewed about biology and violent behavior.

New York Times — April 23, 2013

Jessie Handbury of the Wharton School is cited for a study about the purchasing habits of people in different income classes.

“Voices in the Family,” WHYY Radio — April 23, 2013

Steve Berkowitz of the Perelman School of Medicine discusses the psychological effects of the Boston Marathon bombings.

Delaware Online — April 23, 2013

Carlo Siracusa of the School of Veterinary Medicine comments on neutering myths.

ABC News — April 22, 2013

Adrian Raine of the School of Arts and Science and the Perelman School of Medicine is interviewed about predicting criminal behavior.

New York Times — April 22, 2013

Barbara Kahn of the Wharton School comments on hotels transitioning to digital offers for guests, noting that young guests especially are “used to having information at their fingertips.

Philadelphia Inquirer — April 22, 2013

Barbie Zelizer of the Annenberg School for Communication says, “Visuals connect us in ways words just can’t.”

Chicago Tribune — April 21, 2013

Olivia Mitchell of the Wharton School is cited for co-authoring a paper on financial literacy.

New York Times — April 21, 2013

Peter Cappelli of the Wharton School comments on the use by companies of statistical analysis of employees.

New York Times — April 20, 2013

Adam Grant of the Wharton School is mentioned for researching how death-awareness affects people at work.

Philly.com — April 19, 2013

Garret FitzGerald of the Perelman School of Medicine is highlighted has been awarded the 2013 Grand Prix Scientifique.

Wall Street Journal — April 19, 2013

Susan Wachter of the Wharton School comments on homeowners’ unwillingness to sell.

MSN Healthy Living — April 19, 2013

Ivona Percec of the Perelman School of Medicine comments on the effect of sun exposure on skin.

New York Times — April 19, 2013

Peter Cappelli of the Wharton School comments on employers shifting workers’ schedules to part-time.

Philadelphia Daily News — April 18, 2013

A gun-violence forum hosted by the School of Social Policy and Practice called “Finding Common Ground: Moving Forward” is featured.

Tech News Daily — April 18, 2013

Katherine Kuchenbecker of the School of Engineering and Applied Science is featured for studying haptic engineering.

“Morning Edition,” National Public Radio — April 17, 2013

A Graduate School of Education study on black male athletes is cited.

Forbes.com — April 17, 2013

Joseph Gyourko of the Wharton School comments on a rise in Federal Housing Authority foreclosures.

WCAU-TV (Philadelphia) — April 17, 2013

A gun-violence forum hosted by the School of Social Policy and Practice featuring retired astronaut Mark Kelly is highlighted.