Karl Ulrich of the Wharton School comments on offering online courses through Coursera.
Education
Making the MOOC Pay: Fresh Partnerships Offer More Than Financial Survival
Changes in the Common Application on Tap for 2013-14
Dean Eric Furda of Admissions shares his support of the changes to the Common Application.
Time for Minority-serving Institutions to Think Globally
Marybeth Gasman of the Graduate School of Education shares her thoughts about minority-serving institutions broadening their mindset.
Penn Campaign Raises $4.3 Billion, Transforming the University
After seven years of widespread support and alumni participation, the University of Pennsylvania culminated its Making History Campaign, raising $4.3 billion, strengthening Penn’s position among the world’s foremost universities and making major breakthroughs in addressing society’s most complex challenges, Penn President Amy Gutmann announced today.
Universities Create Ed. Entrepreneur Programs
Barbara Kurshan of the Graduate School of Education and Martin Ihrig of the Wharton School and GSE are quoted about education and entrepreneurial programs.
A New Wharton Admissions Test Fuels a Consulting Boom
A new admissions test for the Wharton School MBA admissions process is highlighted.
Walking in Another’s Shoes: Paul Quinn College, Food Deserts and an Alternative Spring Break
Marybeth Gasman of the Graduate School of Education blogs about Paul Quinn College in Dallas.
W. Phila. School Is All the Rage: Why Aren’t all the Others?
James Lytle of the Graduate School of Education comments on the success of the Penn Alexander School.
University of Pennsylvania Plans Centers in Philadelphia and China
Ezekiel Emanuel of the Perelman School of Medicine and the Wharton School and Penn’s global initiatives are spotlighted.
Editorial: U.D. Schools Seek Public’s Help to Tame Budget Deficit
Harris Sokoloff of the Graduate School of Education comments on the Penn Project for Civic Engagement partnering with the Upper Darby School District.














