Promise and Politics
While the bioethical debate over stem-cell research rages on, Penn scientists are making progress using adult-human and animal stem cells—and hoping for broader future support for studies using embryonic stem cells.
Betting Their Hedges
Hedge funds are risky—and sometimes highly lucrative. A growing number of Penn alumni find that combination irresistible.
Penn Bars Future Investment in Sudan
Penn won’t invest in Sudan
Freshman Reading: Creativity in the Digital Age
Lessig: “Question what everyone else says is right”
What’s Red and Blue and Green?
Penn triples wind-energy purchase
Penn Puts the Wealth in Commonwealth
University’s economic impact put at $9.6 billion a year
What Linguists Talk About When they Talk about Language
Linguists blog on Language Log
What’s in Stock at the Pharmacy “the Morning After”?
Student researcher reveals politics of emergency contraception
Research in Brief
Sept|Oct 2006
A Large Gift for Large Animals
A large gift for large animals
Measuring and Mentoring
Nursing School mentoring program a measurable success
“What Free Time?”
Webcasts let incoming freshmen “hear a voice and see a face”
Out of the Engineering Lab and into the Village
Engineering students volunteer for water project in Honduras
Opening Tip-off: Action!
Documentary celebrates Penn’s Palestra
One Week at a Time
Football looks to regain its footing
Alumni Weekend 2006
Alumni Weekend 2006
Something about Barbaro
After the Kentucky Derby winner’s shocking injury in the second leg of the Triple Crown, his owners—alumni Roy and Gretchen Jackson—turned to Penn’s New Bolton Center to save their beloved horse’s life.
Foster to Grads: “This is [your] story now.”
Inspiration from Ben and Emimem at 250th Commencement
First PIK
First Penn Integrates Knowledge professor appointed
GSE Dean to Head Columbia Teacher’s College
GSE Dean named president of Columbia Teachers College
Thanks, but No Thanks: HUP Nixes Pharma Gifts
No more gifts from pharma reps allowed at HUP
Tough Love for Junk Food Families
My Big Fat Reality Show: Penn nutritionist uses TV to fight obesity
Dorm Makeovers to Enhance Inner Beauty
High-rise infrastructure improvements to cost $106.5 million
Black, Brown, and Underpaid
Massey: Don’t blame illegals for African Americans’ plight