Office of University Communications - Penn in the Newshttp://www.upenn.edu/pennnews/penn.phpRecent news items featuring the University of Pennsylvania.en-ushttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssFri, 05 Sep 2008 13:56:08 -0400minicola@pobox.upenn.edu (Steve Minicola)Philly School Rekindles Same-sex Education Debatehttp://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5gtPwlfXDng_rgnIkmrIZPo5cdaOQD930EE6G0Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400Peter Kuriloff of the Graduate School of Education comments on single-sex classrooms. http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5gtPwlfXDng_rgnIkmrIZPo5cdaOQD930EE6G0Palin Veeps What She Sowshttp://www.philly.com/dailynews/opinion/20080905_PALIN_VEEPS_WHAT_SHE_SOWS.htmlFri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400Donald Kettl of the School of Arts and Sciences says a politician's decision-making ability can be largely subjective. http://www.philly.com/dailynews/opinion/20080905_PALIN_VEEPS_WHAT_SHE_SOWS.htmlPalin Speech a Winner With Area Republicanshttp://www.philly.com/inquirer/world_us/20080905_Palin_speech_a_winner_with_area_Republicans.htmlFri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400Zac Byer, a student in the School of Arts and Sciences, discusses the Republican National Convention. http://www.philly.com/inquirer/world_us/20080905_Palin_speech_a_winner_with_area_Republicans.htmlDoes Sex Education or Lack of Result in Teen Pregnancy?http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/09/03/EDFG12NIUM.DTLThu, 04 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400Frank Furstenberg of the School of Arts and Sciences comments on the effects of sex education. http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/09/03/EDFG12NIUM.DTLThe Increase of Technology Education Throughout Universities http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2329360,00.aspThu, 04 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400Penn is featured for being among the top wired campuses. http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2329360,00.aspFor the Brain, Remembering Is Like Relivinghttp://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/05/science/05brain.html?_r=1&ref=health&oref=sloginThu, 04 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400Michael Kahana of the School of Arts and Sciences discusses a neurological discovery that helps explain how the brain handles memories. http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/05/science/05brain.html?_r=1&ref=health&oref=sloginCity's Sometimes Rocky Image Tarnished Further by Scandalhttp://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2008809040454Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400Thomas Sugrue of the School of Arts and Sciences is cited for his book "Origins of the Urban Crisis: Race and Inequality in Postwar Detroit" as he discusses the problems surrounding the mayor of Detroit. http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2008809040454Curbing Antibiotic Use In War on 'Superbugs'http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122039916170892933.htmlWed, 03 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400Neil Fishman of the School of Medicine comments on the use of antibiotics. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122039916170892933.htmlPenn Searching for Answers on Detained Scholar http://chronicle.com/news/article/5085/legal-scholar-held-in-iran-was-scheduled-to-teach-at-penn?utm_source=at&utm_medium=enWed, 03 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400Dean Michael Fitts and William Burke White of the Law School go to bat for a detained Iranian scholar. http://chronicle.com/news/article/5085/legal-scholar-held-in-iran-was-scheduled-to-teach-at-penn?utm_source=at&utm_medium=enResidents of the Gulf Coast Begin to Return Homehttp://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article4658084.eceWed, 03 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400Donald Kettl of the School of Arts and Sciences discusses the decision made to evacuate the Gulf Coast. http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article4658084.eceGustav Revives Question: Is New Orleans Worth It?http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/09/02/AR2008090200230_2.htmlTue, 02 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400Donald Kettl of the School of Arts and Sciences discusses Hurricane Gustav and New Orleans. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/09/02/AR2008090200230_2.htmlA Regeneron Drug Minimized Recurrence of Gout in Clinical Trialhttp://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/03/health/research/03gout.html?ref=businessTue, 02 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400H. Ralph Schumacher of the School of Medicine discusses a new drug focused on reducing gout flare-ups. http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/03/health/research/03gout.html?ref=businessEarly-onset Alzheimer's Disease Sufferer Shares His Storyhttp://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2008-09-02-early-alzheimers_N.htmTue, 02 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400Jason Karlawish of the School of Medicine discusses the classic early symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2008-09-02-early-alzheimers_N.htmIn an Indian Village, Signs of the Loosening Grip of Castehttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/08/30/AR2008083002299.htmlSun, 31 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400Devesh Kapur of the School of Arts and Sciences says the caste system in India is still a source of injustice. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/08/30/AR2008083002299.htmlThe Centerpiece of the New Lending Standardshttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/08/29/AR2008082901504.htmlSat, 30 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400Jack Guttentag of the Wharton School comments on the mortgage market. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/08/29/AR2008082901504.html