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Penn in the News
It's Tough Out There for New Ph.D.'s, but Some Colleges Give Graduates a Leg Up
Chronicle of Higher Education | July 10, 2009
Julia Miller Vick of Career Services and Zachary Lesser of the School of Arts and Sciences are featured discussing Penn’s efforts in career placement.
The Faculty of the Future: Leaner, Meaner, More Innovative, Less Secure
Chronicle of Higher Education | July 10, 2009
Timothy Carmody of the School of Arts and Sciences offers insight on technology’s role in academia’s future.
Put Young Idealists to Work
Philadelphia Inquirer | July 06, 2009
Alyssa Schwenk, student in the School of Arts and Sciences, authors an op-ed on the need for a public service academy.
For America's Aged, Surgery at Any Price?
Philadelphia Inquirer | July 06, 2009
Charles Bridges of the School of Medicine and Olivia Mitchell of the Wharton School say patients’ surgery prospects at an advanced age need to be carefully weighed.
Summit Aims to Create the Silicon Valley of Education
Philadelphia Business Journal | July 03, 2009
Dean Andrew Porter and Vice Dean Doug Lynch of the Graduate School of Education comment on a summit aimed at turning Philadelphia into the “Silicon Valley of education.”
Painkillers at a Crossroads as FDA Decision Looms
Philadelphia Inquirer | July 02, 2009
Michael Ashburn of the School of Medicine discusses the FDA’s concern over prescription painkillers.
Two Centuries On, a Cryptologist Cracks a Presidential Code
Wall Street Journal | July 02, 2009
A coded message by a Penn mathematics professor in an 1801 letter to Thomas Jefferson is decoded at last.
Community Leaders Applaud Ramsey’s ‘Aggressive’ Reform
Philadelphia Tribune | July 02, 2009
Chad Dion Lassiter of the School of Social Policy and Practice says Philadelphia law enforcement should focus its efforts on crime prevention.
The Company He Kept
Corporate Counsel | July 01, 2009
Kermit Roosevelt of the Law School discusses Supreme Court Justice David Souter's past clerks.
Brain's Response Muted When We See Other Races in Pain
New Scientist | July 01, 2009
Martha Farah of the School of Arts and Sciences discusses a study on racial-group identity.
Raising the Dead
Associated Press | July 01, 2009
Lance Becker of the School of Medicine comments on late-cardiac-resuscitation technology.
Popping Pills to Boost Brainpower
WCBS Radio (New York) | June 30, 2009
“Nature” commentary by Martha Farah of the School of Arts and Sciences on illegal stimulants’ brain-boosting power is quoted.
The Ricci Riddle and the Law's Limits
Christian Science Monitor | June 30, 2009
Kermit Roosevelt of the Law School authors an op-ed on a high-profile anti-discrimination court decision.
Paleontology and Creationism Meet but Don’t Mesh
New York Times | June 29, 2009
For an article on paleontology and creationism, Peter Dodson of the School of Veterinary Medicine is among scientists photographed visiting the Creation Museum in Kentucky.
Video Coverage: Labor Policy
“NewsHour with Jim Lehrer” (PBS) | June 29, 2009
Mary Frances Berry of the School of Arts and Sciences analyzes a Supreme Court decision in a race-discrimination case.
Belated Recognition for Explorer From Bucks
Philadelphia Inquirer | June 29, 2009
Arthur Waldron of the School of Arts and Sciences discusses explorer William Edgar Geil’s legacy.
On the House: A Dearth of Affordable Rentals
Philadelphia Inquirer | June 28, 2009
A Fels Institute of Government study on rental affordability is cited.
Deep Six for I-95 by Penn's Landing?
Philadelphia Inquirer | June 28, 2009
Gary Hack of the School of Design comments on the redesign of Interstate 95.
Stockton, Atlantic City Schools to Partner in Learning
Press of Atlantic City | June 28, 2009
Joann Weeks of the Netter Center for Community Partnerships says university partnership with local schools is mutually beneficent.
Revising Best-Laid Plans
Science | June 26, 2009
Amishi Jha of the School of Medicine is profiled.
New York State Allows Payment for Egg Donations for Research
New York Times | June 26, 2009
Arthur Caplan of the School of Medicine says compensation for egg donation might result in poor donor judgment.
Growth Factors, Matrices and Forces Combine and Control Stem Cells
Science | June 26, 2009
Dennis Discher of the School of Engineering and Applied Science discusses stem cells.
Area Colleges Joining Veteran-aid Program
Philadelphia Inquirer | June 26, 2009
Penn participates in a program aimed at giving financial aid to veterans.
N.Y. to Pay for Eggs for Stem Cell Research
Washington Post | June 26, 2009
Jonathan Moreno of the School of Medicine and the School of Arts and Sciences discusses New York’s decision to compensate women for donated eggs.
Radio Coverage: How Teachers Cope With Burnout
WHYY Radio (Philadelphia) | June 26, 2009
Richard Ingersoll of the Graduate School of Education and the School of Arts and Sciences discusses teacher retention.
Radio Coverage: BLAST
“Science Friday” (National Public Radio) | June 26, 2009
Mark Devlin of the School of Arts and Sciences is cited for his role in “BLAST,” a documentary on the telescope.
AP Source: Jackson Suffered a Heart Attack
Philadelphia Inquirer | June 26, 2009
Lance Becker of the School of Medicine says certain painkillers can cause symptoms connected to cardiac arrest.
N.Y. to Pay for Eggs for Stem Cell Research
Washington Post | June 26, 2009
Jonathan Moreno of the School of Medicine and the School of Arts and Sciences discusses New York’s decision to compensate women for donated eggs.
Retailers Squeezed by New Frugality
Philadelphia Inquirer | June 25, 2009
Stephen Hoch of the Wharton School discusses retail sales amidst the recession.
Investment Funds Tougher to Obtain
Philadelphia Inquirer | June 25, 2009
Therese Flaherty of the Wharton School says banks are more open to multiple mortgages during economic booms.
Phila.'s Iranian Americans Anxious, Afraid, Hopeful
Philadelphia Inquirer | June 25, 2009
Pardis Minuchehr of the School of Arts and Sciences discusses the election protests in Iran.
Is the One Sliding to Zero?
Washington Times | June 25, 2009
Brooks Jackson of the Annenberg Public Policy Center and Factcheck.org discusses President Obama’s economic policies.
U.S. Dedicates Taiwan Offices as Strategies Shift
Wall Street Journal | June 23, 2009
Arthur Waldron of the School of Arts and Sciences discusses U.S. arms sales to Taiwan.
Bucknell Bake Sale Sparks First Amendment Debate
Philadelphia Inquirer | June 23, 2009
Alan Charles Kors of the School of Arts and Sciences is cited for his role as co-founder of the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education.
How to Pay for Health Care Reform? Maybe These New Taxes
The State (Columbia, S.C.) | June 23, 2009
Mark Pauly of the Wharton School says increasing taxes to pay for health-care reform is problematic.
Scrubbing In: Good Health Care Doesn't Come Cheap
Philadelphia Inquirer | June 22, 2009
Richard Cooper of the School of Medicine comments on Medicare research.
Grown Kids Return to the Nest — and Regress
MSNBC | June 22, 2009
Marion Lindblad-Goldberg of the School of Medicine discusses adult children living with their parents.
Why Aren’t Women Happier?
Wall Street Journal | June 22, 2009
Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers of the Wharton School are cited for their study, “The Paradox of Declining Female Happiness.”
Chinglish Debate Rages in China
China Daily | June 22, 2009
Victor Mair of the School of Arts and Sciences comments on the use of “Chinglish.”
Michigan Has an Idea for Training New Teachers
Detroit Free Press | June 22, 2009
Richard Ingersoll of the Graduate School of Education and the School of Arts and Sciences is cited for his study of teacher shortages.
L.A. County to Consider $23 Billion Budget
Los Angeles Times | June 22, 2009
A study of welfare by Dennis Culhane and other researchers at the School of Social Policy and Practice is cited.
Debate Over "Social Promotion" Is an Old One
Philadelphia Inquirer | June 21, 2009
Elaine Simon of the School of Arts and Sciences and James Lytle of the Graduate School of Education discuss school children getting left back.
Righteous Dopefiend
San Francisco Chronicle | June 21, 2009
The book, “Righteous Dopefiend,” by Philippe Bourgois of the School of Arts and Sciences and the School of Medicine is reviewed.
Senate Should Expand Hate-crimes Legislation
Denver Post | June 21, 2009
Factcheck.org of the Annenberg Public Policy Center is cited for its analysis of proposed hate-crime legislation.
Independence Blue Cross Posts 2008 Net Loss
Philadelphia Inquirer | June 20, 2009
Mark Pauly of the Wharton School comments on the state of health insurance in the tough economic times.
An Orchestra in Need of a Conductor
CBSNews.com | June 19, 2009
Jonathan Moreno of the School of Medicine and the School of Arts and Sciences co-authors an op-ed on health-care reform.
Phila. Council Approves Bills to Alter City's Look
Philadelphia Inquirer | June 19, 2009
PennPraxis and the School of Design are cited for creating "Civic Vision," a plan for reinvigorating Philadelphia’s Delaware River waterfront.
What Colleges Can Cut
New York Times | June 19, 2009
Robert Zemsky of the Graduate School of Education discusses how colleges can save and spend less.
Is Obama Breaking His No-lobbyist Pledge?
Salon.com | June 19, 2009
Factcheck.org of the Annenberg Public Policy Center analyzes Obama’s lobbyist rules.
Google Tricycle Snaps Views From Philly Campus
Associated Press | June 19, 2009
Vice President Marie Witt of Business Services points out that the street views of the Penn campus that the visiting video-capture device Google tricycle will provide can be of benefit to students and others.
Joining Forces
University Business | June 18, 2009
Vice President Maureen Rush and Mitchell Yanak of Public Safety discuss cooperation between campus and police.
A Helping Hand Toward a Diploma
Philadelphia Inquirer | June 18, 2009
Sarah Tishkoff of the School of Medicine and the School of Arts and Sciences hosts a visiting scholar.
HBCU Group Seeks Share of Stimulus
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education | June 18, 2009
Marybeth Gasman of the Graduate School of Education is credited for her research concerning funding for historically black colleges.
Businesses Find It Pays to Consult Students
CNN | June 18, 2009
Leslie Mitts of the Wharton School discusses how Wharton’s Small Business Development Center is helping small businesses strive in time of financial crisis.
Thinking Positive: Psychologists Gather in Philly to Take Stock of Our Well-being
Philadelphia Inquirer | June 17, 2009
Penn is cited as the birthplace of positive psychology.
Overall Rankings for 2009
Computer World | June 17, 2009
Penn ranks among the best places to work in IT.
Answers Hard to Come by in Family Killings
Orlando Sentinel | June 17, 2009
Dean Richard Gelles of the School of Social Policy and Practice says there is likely a link between economic woes and familicides.
Top 25 Green Energy Leaders
Scientific American | June 16, 2009
Penn is the only university to make the EPA’s list of the top-25 U.S. green-energy leaders.
Six Flags Shareholders Face Big Losses
Washington Post | June 16, 2009
David Skeel of the Law School discusses the Six Flags bankruptcy.
Cherry Hill Seeks a New Vision for Route 70
Philadelphia Inquirer | June 16, 2009
Nando Micale of the School of Design applies Philadelphia redevelopment plans to classroom curriculum.
Red Yeast Rice May Lower Cholesterol
Philadelphia Inquirer | June 16, 2009
Daniel Rader of the School of Medicine says red yeast may benefit patients with high cholesterol.
SugarHouse Wants Riverfront Site for Temporary Parking
Philadelphia Inquirer | June 16, 2009
Harris Steinberg of the School of Design and PennPraxis discusses the Delaware-waterfront redesign.
Brain Waves or Beatific Vision?
Philadelphia Inquirer | June 16, 2009
Andrew Newberg of the School of Medicine and the School of Arts and Sciences studies brainwaves in an effort to chart spirituality’s effect on the mind.
A New Role as 'Risk Regulator' Could Reshape Fed
Associated Press | June 16, 2009
Kenneth Thomas of the Wharton School discusses the Fed’s effectiveness.
On the Boards
Philadelphia Inquirer | June 15, 2009
Arthur Caplan of the School of Medicine is cited for his role as co-chair of the United Nations/Council of Europe task force on trafficking in human organs and tissues.
The 'Public Plan' Would Be the Only Plan
Wall Street Journal | June 15, 2009
Scott Harrington of the Wharton School discusses health-care reform.
Raise My Taxes
New York Times | June 15, 2009
Justin Wolfers of the Wharton School discusses tax shares.
Better Sleep, Better Living
Los Angeles Times | June 15, 2009
Michael Grandner of the School of Medicine and the Center for Sleep and Respiratory Neurobiology says sleep impacts every aspect of life.
Training From the Front Lines
Philadelphia Inquirer | June 14, 2009
Doug Stoddard, a student in the School of Medicine, discusses a trauma training program he designed alongside alum and decorated Iraqi-war surgeon John Pryor.
Cheyney University Takes Steps Toward Improvement
Philadelphia Inquirer | June 14, 2009
Mary Beth Gasman of the Graduate School of Education discusses revitalization efforts at a local college.
Penn Raises $30,000 for Charity in Furniture Sale
Philadelphia Inquirer | June 13, 2009
PennMOVES’ charity contributions are highlighted.
NCCU Seeks to Open Dialogue
Raleigh News and Observer | June 13, 2009
Marybeth Gasman of the Graduate School of Education discusses historically black colleges.
An Anthropologist Bridges Two Worlds
Chronicle of Higher Education | June 12, 2009
President Amy Gutmann is cited and Philippe Bourgois of the School of Arts and Sciences and the School of Medicine is featured for his interdisciplinary expertise.
Up in the Air
New York Times | June 12, 2009
Mark Devlin of the School of Arts and Sciences is featured in a documentary on the BLAST telescope.
Free Fashion Advice for College Interviews, From a $15,000 Consultant
New York Times | June 12, 2009
Dean Eric Furda of Admissions comments on applicants’ self-image during the college interview process.
Helping Those With the Greatest Need
Inside Higher Ed | June 11, 2009
Marybeth Gasman of the Graduate School of Education authors an op-ed on financial aid in higher education.
The Time for National Content Standards
Education Week | June 11, 2009
Dean Andrew Porter of the Graduate School of Education authors an op-ed on national education standards.
How Highly Do Your Friends Rate You?
Toronto Globe and Mail | June 11, 2009
Peter DeScioli and Robert Kuyrzban of the School of Arts and Sciences introduce the Alliance Theory for Human Friendship.
Why Aren't Women Happy? Who Knows?
Los Angeles Times | June 11, 2009
Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers of the Wharton School are cited for research on women’s happiness.
25 to Watch
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education | June 11, 2009
Marybeth Gasman of the Graduate School of Education is cited for her expertise on historically black colleges and for her book, “Envisioning Black Colleges: A History of the United Negro College Fund.”
Radio Coverage: Schools Rethink Recess
WHYY Radio (Philadelphia) | June 11, 2009
Katherine Schultz of the Graduate School of Education comments on some schools’ decision to cut recess.
Video Coverage: High Impact Philanthropy
Big Think video hosted by Salon.com | June 10, 2009
Katherina Rosqueta of the School of Social Policy and Practice and the Center for High Impact Philanthropy discusses high-impact philanthropic lending.
'Something Good Is Happening in Darby'
Philadelphia Inquirer | June 10, 2009
Eugenie Birch of the School of Design discusses the impact of community-revitalization efforts.
'New' Chrysler Shielded from 'Old' Product Liability
BusinessWeek | June 10, 2009
David Skeel of the Law School comments on lawsuits filed against companies in bankruptcy.
High Court Keeps Chrysler Deal On Hold
Los Angeles Times | June 09, 2009
David Skeel of the Law School discusses the Supreme Court’s decision to delay the Chrysler-Fiat deal.
City Would Limit Pension Rises
Baltimore Sun | June 09, 2009
The Wharton School’s Pension Research Council advises the Dixon administration on Baltimore City’s pension regulation.
Radio Coverage: Court Takes Brake Off Chrysler-Fiat Deal
“Marketplace” (National Public Radio) | June 09, 2009
David Skeel of the Law School comments on the Supreme Court’s halting the Chrysler-Fiat deal.
Radio Coverage: “Radio Times with Marty Moss-Coane”
WHYY Radio (Philadelphia) | June 08, 2009
Olivia Mitchell of the Wharton School discusses the recession’s impact on the baby-boomer generation.
Supreme Court Delays Sale of Chrysler to Fiat
New York Times | June 08, 2009
David Skeel of the Law School comments on legal action involving the sale of Chrysler to Fiat.
For Many Workers, Fear of Layoff Is Big Motivator for Trying to Please the Boss
Associated Press | June 07, 2009
Peter Cappelli of the Wharton School says the recession can be a motivational tool for employers.
Two-time Victims in Chrysler's Bankruptcy
Philadelphia Inquirer | June 07, 2009
David Skeel of the Law School discusses bankrupt Chrysler’s susceptibility to lawsuits.
New Efforts Ease Decision-making
Philadelphia Inquirer | June 07, 2009
Deborah Watkins Bruner of the School of Nursing discusses medical decision-making.
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