Ellie Levitt
Recent articles
Student authors get an early start
When College freshman Naomi Shavin was four years old, her dad taught her the alphabet. At seven, her words were sold in bookstores all over the country.
Alternate Spring Break fosters big changes in small ways
While some returned to campus after spring break with stories of beaches and nightclubs, others brought back less glamorous — yet no less enjoyable — memories.
At Houston, some get a 'free' lunch
John, who stole meals from under Houston Hall daily from October through January until being caught, is one of many students who steal food regularly from Houston.
Offering hope to the homeless
When Glenn Bryan started at Penn in 1993, a homeless camp was set up on campus. In the last 20 years, Penn has made an effort to help a community that has trouble helping itself.
Bilingual tours to begin next semester
Starting next semester, the University plans to schedule campus tours in Spanish once or twice per week, according to Dean of Admissions Eric Furda.
Early decision admit rate falls to 26 percent
Early decision results were released online Friday. The admit rate was 26 percent — lower than the 31 percent acceptance rate last year, according to Dean of Admissions Eric Furda.
U. appoints two new 'path-breaking' professors
On Thursday, Penn appointed Barbara Mellers and Philip Tetlock as new Penn Integrates Knowledge professors. They will serve in Wharton and SAS's Psychology Department.
Students unfazed by WikiLeaks warnings
Though students at Columbia University were advised to think twice before tweeting “#WikiLeaks,” Penn students have received no similar warning.
Psychiatry chairman faces ghostwriting accusations
Recently discovered e-mails reveal that a document published in 2003 by Psychiatry Department Chairman Dwight Evans may not have been honest work.
Options open for last-minute housing
So summer’s drawing to a close and you still don’t have a roof to call your own. Even if thoughts of transferring to another university or dropping out altogether seem like the only options, don’t give up. With some creativity and flexibility, there are plenty of solutions to this house-tastrophe.
Reasons to 'rush' into Greek living
Joining a Greek organization freshman year not only gives students a huge new group of friends, but also a really nice option for living the following year.
Alum's book adds humor to admissions angst
Almost 20 years later, Risa Lewak, a 1998 College graduate, is still caught up in the admissions process. She’s teaching applicants how to stay sane and learn from the mistakes she made.
Penn produced 7 Rhodes finalists
An all-time high of 26 Penn students applied for the Rhodes Scholarship this year, seven of whom were named as finalists.
Two Penn seniors awarded Marshall Scholarships
Nursing and Wharton senior GJ Melendez-Torres and College and Wharton senior Kristin Hall received 2011 Marshall Scholarships, allowing them to pursue a master's degree, free of charge.
No Rhodes Scholars for Penn
The list of Rhodes Scholarship domestic winners came out Sunday, and neither Penn students nor recent alumni made the cut. Last year, one Penn student was a Rhodes scholar.
Early decision applications up at peer schools
Early decision applications at Penn rose 18.3 percent this year, an increase similar to those of most peer institutions.
Wacky applicants baffle Penn interviewers
The consensus from Penn interviewers is that applicants are consistently bright and engaging. Yet, questions like “Where is Penn located again?” do surface on occasion.
Nick Hissom: model student
While many students spent this weekend working in Van Pelt Library, College freshman Nick Hissom squeezed schoolwork between photo shoots and red-carpet appearances.
Westboro no show at Annenberg
Though the Westboro Baptist Church wrote on its website that it planned to picket The Laramie Project at the Annenberg Center Saturday afternoon, no Church protesters arrived.
Penn not designated a 'top producer' of Fulbright Scholars
Penn's absence from the Fulbright Scholar "top producers" is a result of unusual circumstances. Of 13 scholars granted the fellowship last year, four declined for personal reasons.
