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Ground Breaking to Begin on Penn Project
Philadelphia Inquirer | November 06, 2009
President Amy Gutmann and Vice President Anne Papageorge of Facilities and Real Estate Services discuss Penn Park.

Has the Web Really Turned Us Into Loners? A New Study Questions That Conventional Thinking
Washington Post | November 05, 2009
Keith Hampton of the Annenberg School for Communication is cited for his research on social-networking trends.

Abu Dhabi Seal Reveals Ancient Past
USA Today | November 05, 2009
Holly Pittman of the School of Arts and Sciences is cited for her article discussing the unearthing of an ancient seal in Abu Dhabi.

Video: Sewing the Seeds of Hope, Literally
WPVI-TV (Philadelphia) | November 04, 2009
Tariro Mupombwa, a student in the School of Medicine, is featured for her program that donates sewing machines to elderly Zimbabwean women.

TV, Radio Talkers Shaping Political Discourse in U.S.
“NewsHour with Jim Lehrer” (PBS) | November 04, 2009
Kathleen Hall Jamieson of the Annenberg School for Communication discusses rhetoric used by television’s talking heads.

Penn Moves Forward on 24-acre Park; Groundbreaking Scheduled for Nov. 6
University City Review | November 04, 2009
Penn Park’s groundbreaking plans are featured.

Four Years Later, It's Seth's Office
Metro | November 03, 2009
Chad Dion Lassiter of the School of Social Policy and Practice comments on the Philadelphia district attorney election.

Radio Coverage: Debate Over Ancient Artifacts Reaches Penn
WHYY Radio (Philadelphia) | November 03, 2009
Penn Museum plays host to a forum debating ownership of archeological findings.

Penn Law Students See Their Work in Action at SCOTUS
Legal Intelligencer | November 03, 2009
Stephanos Bibas, Amy Wax, James Feldman and Yolanda Vazquez of the Law School join law students Rachel Fendell, Bill Coglianese and Sripriya Narasimhan in discussing their contributions to arguments in a Supreme Court case.

Penn Park Moves Forward
Philadelphia Business Journal | November 03, 2009
Penn Park’s groundbreaking is highlighted.

Celebrating the Memoir -- Fiction's Day Is Done?
Philadelphia Inquirer | November 03, 2009
Kathryn Watterson of the School of Arts and Sciences comments on the art of the memoir.

Great Job Openings, No Candidates
CNN | November 03, 2009
Peter Cappelli of the Wharton School discusses job recruitment.

Penn Park Moves Forward
Philadelphia Business Journal | November 03, 2009
Penn Park’s groundbreaking is highlighted.

HBCUs, Student Protest and Lincoln University’s Library
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education | November 02, 2009
Marybeth Gasman of the Graduate School of Education authors an op-ed on historically black colleges.

Penn's Gutmann Still Among Highest-paid Presidents
Philadelphia Inquirer | November 02, 2009
The University of Pennsylvania's Amy Gutmann again was among the highest-compensated private college presidents in the country, according to the Chronicle of Higher Education's annual salary survey, released today.

A Rise in Mental-Health Help on Campus
Philadelphia Inquirer | November 02, 2009
William Alexander of Counseling and Psychological Services discusses Penn’s counseling services.

Talk to The Times: The Choice Blog
New York Times | November 02, 2009
Dean Eric Furda of Admissions offers advice for future college students.

Giving Business Education a Global Twist
New York Times | November 02, 2009
J. J. Cutler of the Wharton School says global curriculum has positively affected international application rates.

The Power Fifty 2009
Philadelphia Magazine | November 01, 2009
President Amy Gutmann and incoming Trustees Chair David Cohen are among those in “The Power Fifty 2009.”

Answers From the Admissions Dean of the University of Pennsylvania, Last of 6 Parts
New York Times | October 31, 2009
Dean Eric Furda of Admissions concludes his Q&A with Times readers.

'Adam' Premiere Lifts CSO Beyond Routine
Chicago Tribune | October 31, 2009
James Primosch of the School of Arts and Sciences is cited for his work on "Songs for Adam," an original opera.

Docs See Swine Flu Moving to Adults
Philadelphia Daily News | October 30, 2009
Neil Fishman of the School of Medicine discusses potential H1N1 outbreak scenarios.

Studies Find Pregnant Mothers' Flu Shots Help Babies
Philadelphia Inquirer | October 30, 2009
Neil Fishman of the School of Medicine says flu shots are beneficial to pregnant women.

Funding Shortfall Stymies Tech-transfer Capabilities
Philadelphia Business Journal | October 30, 2009
John Swartley of the Center for Technology Transfer says early development of new technology is risky.

Video: Penn’s Green Initiatives
repoweramerica.org | October 30, 2009
President Amy Gutmann discusses Penn’s sustainability efforts.

Priests Urged to Speak Out Against Health Care Legislation
CNN | October 30, 2009
The Annenberg Public Policy Center’s Factcheck.org is cited for its health-care-reform research.

Answers From the Admissions Dean of the University of Pennsylvania, Part 5
New York Times | October 30, 2009
Dean Eric Furda of Admissions continues his Q&A with Times readers.

Many Employers Are Just Starting to Formulate Flu Policies
Philadelphia Business Journal | October 30, 2009
Evelyn Wiener of Student Health Services discusses Penn’s H1N1 response.

Schools Again Facing Shortage of Black Teachers
Philadelphia Daily News | October 29, 2009
Chad Dion Lassiter of the School of Social Policy and Practice comments on the shortage of minority teachers.

Audio: “Radio Times With Marty Moss-Coane”
WHYY Radio (Philadelphia) | October 29, 2009
Dean Richard Gelles of the School of Social Policy and Practice discusses a Philadelphia child-abuse case.

Answers From the Admissions Dean of the University of Pennsylvania, Part 4
New York Times | October 29, 2009
Dean Eric Furda of Admissions continues his Q&A with Times readers.

Not Pregnant? Cut In Line for H1N1 Vaccine
ABC News | October 29, 2009
Arthur Caplan of the School of Medicine discusses H1N1-vaccine availability.

10 Great Places to Embody Halloween Spirit
USA Today | October 29, 2009
Penn Museum’s "The Egyptian Mummy: Secrets and Science" exhibit is cited as a great Halloween fair.

World Innovation Summit for Education Announces the 6 WISE Awards 2009 Winners
Zawya (United Arab Emirates) | October 28, 2009
President Amy Gutmann is a World Innovation Summit for Education sustainability juror.

Wish Your Kids Ate More Fruits and Vegetables?
USA Today | October 28, 2009
Tanja Kral of the School of Medicine comments on school-cafeteria nutrition research.

Hitting the Road With the Bard
Philadelphia Inquirer | October 27, 2009
Cary Mazer of the School of Arts and Sciences discusses the history of acting troupes.

It's the Duty of Us All to Stop Child Abuse
Philadelphia Inquirer | October 27, 2009
Debra Schilling Wolfe of the School of Social Policy and Practice’s Field Center says the main hindrance in the fight against child abuse is lack of reporting.

Answers From the Admissions Dean of the University of Pennsylvania, Part 2
New York Times | October 27, 2009
Dean Eric Furda of Admissions answers Times readers’ college-admissions questions.

World Series a Marketing Windfall for Philadelphia
Philadelphia Inquirer | October 27, 2009
Jerry Wind of the Wharton School says the World Series is an economic boon for Philadelphia.

African Genetic Diversity
ScienceNews | October 27, 2009
Sarah Tishkoff of the School of Medicine and the School of Arts and Sciences is cited for her research on genetic diversity in Africa.

Antidepressants 'Work Instantly'
BBC | October 26, 2009
Michael Thase of the School of Medicine comments on the effects of antidepressants.

Surgery Shows Promise of Gene Therapy
Wall Street Journal | October 26, 2009
Katherine High of the School of Medicine discusses a gene-therapy treatment for blindness.

U.S. Ranks 35th in 'Report Card' on World Social Progress; Sudden, Unexpected Shift Forward for Africa
PhysOrg.com | October 26, 2009
Richard Estes of the School of Social Policy and Practice releases the World Social Report at the 2009 Globalization Forum at the Penn Institute for Urban Research.

Why We're Failing Math and Science
Wall Street Journal | October 26, 2009
President Amy Gutmann discusses education as “the single biggest lever for economic innovation in our society.”

At the Back of the Pack
The Daily Scan | October 26, 2009
President Amy Gutmann’s comments about U.S. and international teacher pools are quoted.

Answers From the Admissions Dean of the University of Pennsylvania, Part 1
New York Times | October 26, 2009
Dean Eric Furda of Admissions provides advice for students and parents looking at colleges.

Maternal Mortality Across the World
BBC | October 26, 2009
Bill McCool of the School of Nursing discusses Caesarean births in the U.S.

Turning Surveys Into Reforms
Inside Higher Ed | October 26, 2009
Shaun Harper of the Graduate School of Education discusses higher-education survey results.

At Ur, Ritual Deaths That Were Anything but Serene
New York Times | October 26, 2009
Richard Zettler and Janet Monge of the School of Arts and Sciences and Penn Museum discuss the Museum exhibit “Iraq’s Ancient Past: Rediscovering Ur’s Royal Cemetery.”

'National Emergency' for H1N1 No Cause for Alarm, Experts Say
USA Today | October 25, 2009
P.J. Brennan of the School of Medicine discusses the H1N1 virus.

Financial Games: It Can Pay to Play
Chicago Tribune | October 25, 2009
Ethan Mollick of the Wharton School says games can be good for training programs.

Electronic Medical Records Not Seen as a Cure-All
Washington Post | October 25, 2009
Ross Koppel of the School of Medicine says health-care record-keeping technology needs to be overhauled.

Scientists Aim to Dispel Fears on H1N1 Flu Vaccine
Los Angeles Times | October 25, 2009
Paul Offit of the School of Medicine comments on a hypothesized link between thimerosal and autism.

Gene Therapy Transforms Eyesight of 12 Born With Rare Defect
Los Angeles Times | October 25, 2009
Katherine High, Albert Maguire and Jean Bennett of the School of Medicine are cited for their groundbreaking work in treating blindness.

Telltale Times? Try Poe
Philadelphia Inquirer | October 25, 2009
Thomas Devaney of the School of Arts and Sciences authors an op-ed on Edgar Allen Poe.

Charlie Manuel, Model of Management Savvy
Philadelphia Inquirer | October 25, 2009
Kenneth Shropshire of the Wharton School comments on Phillies manager Charlie Manuel’s leadership style.

Telltale Times? Try Poe
Philadelphia Inquirer | October 25, 2009
Thomas Devaney of the School of Arts and Sciences authors an op-ed on Edgar Allen Poe.

Charlie Manuel, Model of Management Savvy
Philadelphia Inquirer | October 25, 2009
Kenneth Shropshire of the Wharton School comments on Phillies manager Charlie Manuel’s leadership style.

Class Action Filed for Cedars Radiation Patients
Los Angeles Times | October 24, 2009
Tom Baker of the Law School comments on a medical malpractice suit involving radiation poisoning.

CSI, Iraq: Old Treasures' New Storyline
Philadelphia Inquirer | October 24, 2009
Janet Monge, Richard Zettler and student Samantha Cox of the School of Arts and Sciences and Penn Museum discuss the Museum exhibit “Iraq's Ancient Past.”

All Hail the Sacred Texts of Golf
Wall Street Journal | October 24, 2009
Jeremy McInerney of the School of Arts and Sciences is cited for his research on the ancient Olympic games.

ASGH 2009: Problems of Blood
Nature | October 24, 2009
Sarah Tishkoff of the School of Medicine and the School of Arts and Sciences is cited for research on African genetic diversity.

ASGH 2009: Problems of Blood
Nature | October 24, 2009
Sarah Tishkoff of the School of Medicine and the School of Arts and Sciences is cited for research on African genetic diversity.

Colleges' No-Loan Aid Policies Aren't Easy to Uncover, Study Finds
Chronicle of Higher Education | October 23, 2009
Laura Perna of the Graduate School of Education says universities need to do more to communicate their financial-aid policies.

Global Search for Prizewinner Yields a Young Phila. Artist
Philadelphia Inquirer | October 23, 2009
Ingrid Schaffner of the Institute for Contemporary Art judges an international art competition.

Penn Museum Show Casts New Light on Ancient Iraq
Philadelphia Inquirer | October 23, 2009
The Penn Museum exhibit "Iraq's Ancient Past: Rediscovering Ur's Royal Cemetery” is featured.

The Fox News War: What’s the Upside for Obama?
Christian Science Monitor | October 23, 2009
Kathleen Hall Jamieson of the Annenberg School for Communication addresses recent White House comments about Fox News.

Report: City Should Shift Tax Burden to Property Owners
Philadelphia Inquirer | October 23, 2009
Robert Inman of the Wharton School comments on Philadelphia’s tax system.

At FIRE's 10th-Anniversary Bash, Nat Hentoff Touches Off a Blaze
Chronicle of Higher Education | October 23, 2009
Alan Charles Kors of the School of Arts and Sciences is cited for co-founding the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education.

Answers From the Admissions Dean of the University of Pennsylvania, Part 3
New York Times | October 23, 2009
Dean Eric Furda of Admissions continues his Q&A with Times readers.

Darwin Lives! Modern Humans Are Still Evolving
Time | October 23, 2009
Douglas Ewbank of the School of Arts and Sciences and the Population Studies Center discusses the ongoing impact of Darwin’s theories of evolution.

More Than Appearances
Inside Higher Ed | October 22, 2009
Marybeth Gasman of the Graduate School of Education authors a piece on Morehouse College’s new dress code.

Area Student Wins Prize for Young Heroes
Philadelphia Inquirer | October 22, 2009
Jonathan Leung, a student in the School of Engineering and Applied Science, wins the Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes for his work with Helping Hunger.

Soon, Drugs to Combat Insomnia’s After-Effects
BBC and Times of India | October 22, 2009
Ted Abel of the School of Arts and Sciences discusses his research on sleep deprivation and medications.

PhillyDeals: Wells Fargo Thrives, Its Stock Dips. Why?
Philadelphia Inquirer | October 22, 2009
Edward Rock of the Law School comments on state and federal business laws.

Audio: Memory Molecules and Lack of Sleep
Nature | October 22, 2009
Ted Abel of the School of Arts and Sciences is cited for his research on sleep deprivation.

Video: Is Obama’s Health-Care Push Jeopardizing Education Reform?
Wall Street Journal | October 22, 2009
President Amy Gutmann participates in a panel discussion in New York.

Rash of Teen Suicides Rattles Calif. City
“Evening News with Katie Couric” (CBS) | October 22, 2009
Daniel Romer of the Annenberg School for Communication comments on news coverage of teen suicides.

Science Center Grant Winners Named
Philadelphia Inquirer | October 22, 2009
Paul Ducheyne of the School of Engineering and Applied Science is awarded a grant to study nanotechnology.

Duck!
Philadelphia Inquirer | October 22, 2009
Edward Rock of the Law School discusses Delaware’s strong corporate presence.

Self-Assembly Used to Make Molecule-Sized Particles With Patches of Charge
ScienceDaily | October 21, 2009
Dennis Discher of the School of Engineering and Applied Science is cited for his research on nanotechnology.

Ask the Dean of Admissions at the University of Pennsylvania a Question
New York Times | October 21, 2009
Dean Eric Furda of Admissions will be answering Times readers’ questions for “The Choice” next week.

Competition and Health Insurance
Wall Street Journal | October 21, 2009
Scott Harrington of the Wharton School authors an op-ed on competition in the health-insurance industry.

Why Sleepyheads Forget
Science | October 21, 2009
David Dinges of the Department of Psychiatry in the School of Medicine and Ted Abel of the School of Arts and Sciences discuss research on sleep deprivation and its cognitive consequences.

Census Bureau: It's in Your Interest to Cooperate
Philadelphia Inquirer | October 20, 2009
Jack Nagel of the School of Arts and Sciences says participation in the census has political implications.

The Genetics of Addiction
Reuters | October 20, 2009
David Oslin of the School of Medicine is cited for research on genetic markers for addiction.

New Teachers Get Wise Support
Kansas City Star | October 20, 2009
Richard Ingersoll of the Graduate School of Education and the School of Arts and Sciences discusses teacher training.

11 Winners Announced of Franklin Institute Awards
Philadelphia Inquirer | October 19, 2009
Peter Nowell of the School of Medicine receives a Franklin Institute Award for co-discovering the chromosome abnormality that causes chronic myelogenous leukemia.

Tackling a Gruesome Trade
Philadelphia Inquirer | October 19, 2009
Arthur Caplan of the School of Medicine authors an op-ed on organ-trafficking prevention.

Field Study: Just How Relevant Is Political Science?
New York Times | October 19, 2009
Rogers Smith of the School of Arts and Sciences discusses the field of political science.

The Truth About Swine Flu: Separating Fact and Rumor
Philadelphia Inquirer | October 19, 2009
Neil Fishman of the School of Medicine offers insight on the spread of swine flu.

A Turnaround at West Phila. High School
Philadelphia Inquirer | October 18, 2009
Penn is cited for its West Philadelphia High outreach.

Jostling Spurs Cell Spreading
The Scientist | October 18, 2009
Dennis Discher of the School of Engineering and Applied Science discusses a stem-cell-research study.

Troubled Barber-Scotia College Seeks Revival
Chronicle of Higher Education | October 18, 2009
Marybeth Gasman of the Graduate School of Education comments on the revival efforts of a historically black college.

New Program Uses Basketball to Teach Peacemaking
KYW Radio (Philadelphia) | October 18, 2009
Howard Stevenson of the Graduate School of Education says sports can be a vehicle for character building.

Troubled Barber-Scotia College Seeks Revival
Chronicle of Higher Education | October 18, 2009
Marybeth Gasman of the Graduate School of Education discusses the revival efforts of a historically black college.

Video: The Three-Year Solution
Newsweek | October 17, 2009
Robert Zemsky of the Graduate School of Education and the Learning Alliance for Higher Education discusses a potential three-year degree program.

Editorial: A Collegial Neighborhood
Philadelphia Inquirer | October 17, 2009
Penn’s neighborhood-improvement efforts are featured.

The White House’s ‘Ironic’ Mao Moment? Glenn Beck Doesn’t Get It.
Christian Science Monitor | October 17, 2009
Arthur Waldron of the School of Arts and Sciences analyzes the White House communications director’s comments about Mao Zedong.

What’s College for Anyway?
Newsweek | October 17, 2009
Robert Zemsky of the Graduate School of Education and the Learning Alliance for Higher Education participates in a Q&A on the state of higher education.

Bonuses Put Goldman in Public Relations Bind
New York Times | October 16, 2009
Michael Useem of the Wharton School discusses Goldman Sachs’ bonus practices.

Steal Your Own Identity
Fortune | October 16, 2009
Justin Klein Keane of Information Systems and Computing comments on identity theft.

University Funds Take a Course in Liquidity
Financial Times (U.K.) | October 16, 2009
Kristin Gilbertson of Investments comments on Penn’s endowment performance.

Pricing Tricks Put Online Retailers Under the Spotlight
Times of London | October 16, 2009
Joseph Turow of the Annenberg School for Communication discusses targeted marketing.

Prospect Research: The Secret Service
Philanthropy Journal | October 16, 2009
Marc Keller of Development authors an op-ed on donor-prospect research.

Does Carrying a Gun Make You Safer? Researcher Uses Science to Find an Answer
Philadelphia Inquirer | October 15, 2009
Charles Branas of the School of Medicine says carrying a personal firearm puts you at risk.

Brain Science Starting to Impact Varied Fields
Reuters | October 15, 2009
Martha Farah of the School of Arts and Sciences comments on recent advances in neuroscience.

Bank of America Chief Forgoes Pay for 2009
New York Times | October 15, 2009
David Skeel of the Law School comments on the Bank of America’s Merrill Lynch takeover.

Obama Seeks Light and Knowledge From Diwali
Time of India | October 15, 2009
Penn Masala performs at the White House.

Statins Creating a Social Gap in Cholesterol Levels
Reuters | October 15, 2009
Virginia Chang of the School of Medicine discusses her research involving statin drugs and cholesterol.

Why Americans Disagree About Healthcare Reform
Reuters | October 15, 2009
Sarah Gollust of the Wharton School is cited for her research on the socio-economic factors that impact obesity.

E-Mail Shows Concerns Over Merrill Deal
New York Times | October 14, 2009
Michael Useem of the Wharton School discusses the Bank of America-Merrill Lynch merger.

Report Calls for Global U.N. Pact to Ban Organ Sales
Reuters | October 14, 2009
Arthur Caplan of the School of Medicine says financial gain should never enter the arena of organ donation.

For Young Mom, New CPR Beat Back Death
CNN | October 14, 2009
Lance Becker of the School of Medicine discusses the medical progression of cardiac-arrest cases.

Public Art in Philadelphia
Philadelphia Daily News | October 14, 2009
Harris Steinberg of the School of Design is cited, alongside PennPraxis, for work on “Philadelphia Public Art: The Full Spectrum,” a study of the arts in Philadelphia.

Beauty Products Worth Their Salt
Philadelphia Inquirer | October 14, 2009
George Cotsarelis of the School of Medicine discusses the science behind hair products.

Sept U.S. Retail Sales Ex-Autos Up 0.5%, Boost Holiday Hopes
Wall Street Journal | October 14, 2009
Stephen Hoch of the Wharton School discusses retail sales numbers.

Aging Heart Can Be Prevented, Say Scientists
Reuters | October 14, 2009
Mariell Jessup of the School of Medicine says the heart naturally deteriorates with age.

Penn Law School’s New Supreme Court Clinic Has First Case Before the Court
Law School Headlines | October 14, 2009
The Law School’s Stephanos Bibas travels to the Supreme Court with law students to help shape arguments in a prominent case.

Penn Law Supreme Court Clinic Heads to Washington
Michelle's Law School Blog | October 14, 2009
Stephanos Bibas of the Law School brings his clinic class to the Supreme Court to help argue a case.

Neuroscience: Small, Furry … and Smart
Nature | October 14, 2009
Martha Farah of the School of Arts and Sciences says regulating brain-enhancing drugs is problematic.

The Song Decoders
New York Times | October 14, 2009
Jonathan McEuen, a graduate student in the School of Medicine, discusses the music service Pandora.

Penn Archaeologist Recreates Ancient Brews
Philadelphia Inquirer | October 13, 2009
Patrick McGovern of Penn Museum and the School of Arts and Sciences is featured, alongside his book, “Uncorking the Past,” for his expertise in ancient brewing.

Penn, Drexel Ranked High for Community Work
Philadelphia Inquirer | October 13, 2009
Penn receives top ranking in the "Saviors of Our Cities" list of neighborly colleges.

McDonnell, Deeds Split on Economy in Virginia Governor Debate
Bloomberg News | October 13, 2009
The Annenberg Public Policy Center’s Factcheck.org analyzes the Virginia governor debate.

Bucks for the Bulge
Chattanooga Times Free Press | October 12, 2009
Stella Volpe of the School of Nursing says there are no shortcuts when it comes to losing weight.

Penn Study: Carrying Gun Raises Risk of Getting Shot
Philadelphia Inquirer | October 12, 2009
Charles Branas of the School of Medicine and his gun-violence study are featured.

Historic Burial Ground Is Brought Back From the Dead
Philadelphia Inquirer | October 12, 2009
Randall Mason of the School of Design says Philadelphia’s history is rich with intrigue.

Which Colleges Make the Best Neighbors?
New York Times | October 12, 2009
Penn is named a No. 1 “Best Neighbor” university for its interaction with the community.

Penn and Southern Cal Top Ranking of Good-Neighbor Colleges
Chronicle of Higher Education | October 12, 2009
Penn is honored for its community-building with a No. 1 “Best Neighbor” ranking.

In Nobel Award in Economics, Glimpses of Harmony Among the Social Sciences
Chronicle of Higher Education | October 12, 2009
Former Penn professor Oliver Williamson discusses his Nobel Prize in economics and praises Penn for its interdisciplinary climate.

Scuba Deemed Safe for More People
ABC News | October 11, 2009
Michael Madsen of the School of Medicine comments on health risks in scuba diving.

The Central Delaware: Three Years On
Philadelphia Inquirer | October 11, 2009
Harris Steinberg of the School of Design and PennPraxis authors an op-ed on the progress of the Delaware-waterfront redesign.

Minority-Serving Colleges Deserve More Respect
Chronicle of Higher Education | October 11, 2009
Marybeth Gasman of the Graduate School of Education authors an op-ed on minority-serving colleges.

The Trouble With Twin Births
New York Times | October 11, 2009
Arthur Caplan of the School of Medicine comments on proposed in vitro fertilization regulatory guidelines.

Phils Face Rockies and Chilly Weather in Game 3
KYW Radio (Philadelphia) | October 10, 2009
Brian Sennett of the School of Medicine says low temperatures greatly affect athletes’ performance.

Are Media Talkers Stirring Up a Hornet's Nest?
Fort Worth Star-Telegram | October 10, 2009
Kathleen Hall Jamieson of the Annenberg School for Communication is cited for her book, “Echo Chamber: Rush Limbaugh and the Conservative Media Establishment,” while discussing health-care-reform debate.

Aetna Dropping Some Medicare Supplement Subscribers
Philadelphia Inquirer | October 09, 2009
Mark Pauly of the Wharton School comments on Aetna and its discontinuation of enhanced Medicare coverage for some people.

Jewish Biologist, Vatican View on Embryos: Odd Couple?
Philadelphia Inquirer | October 09, 2009
Arthur Caplan of the School of Medicine comments on the status of embryos.

‘Sell’ for Research Renegades Becomes Business Off Wall Street
Bloomberg News | October 09, 2009
Jill Fisch of the Law School is cited for her research on corporate bullishness.

He Got Stung by Beekeeping Bug
Philadelphia Inquirer | October 09, 2009
The Morris Arboretum is home to some of a local bee expert’s hives.

Changing Skyline: Phila. Architects Offer Some Homegrown Ideas
Philadelphia Inquirer | October 09, 2009
Jenny Sabin of the School of Design is cited as a participant in the “Fertile Ground” exhibit.

Penn Prof Kearns Addresses a Need
Philadelphia Business Journal | October 09, 2009
Michael Kearns of the School of Engineering and Applied Science is featured discussing his course “Networked Life.”

20 Things That You Should Know About Breast Cancer
Woman’s Day | October 09, 2009
Dahlia Sataloff of the School of Medicine discusses breast-cancer treatment options.

Recent Media coverage of Dr. Amy Gutmann, Penn's President

Ground Breaking to Begin on Penn Project

The Power Fifty 2009

Video: Penn’s Green Initiatives

World Innovation Summit for Education Announces the 6 WISE Awards 2009 Winners

Why We're Failing Math and Science

At the Back of the Pack

Video: Is Obama’s Health-Care Push Jeopardizing Education Reform?

Hundreds of Jane Austen Fans Coming to Philadelphia

World Innovation Summit for Education Announces the 6 WISE Awards 2009 Winners

Penn Sets Its Taste Buds for Local Produce

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