Harrison Garfinkle
Recent articles
In down economy, business frats provide leg up
While Career Services offers many resources to help students network, joining a business fraternity provides some students with even greater networking opportunities.
Aiming for companies of choice
Despite the slow job market, Penn students still receive employment offers from some of the top American firms and often choose companies based on prestige and reputation.
Study: Average debt increases for seniors
A new study conducted by the Project on Student Debt found that between 2004 and 2008, average debt for graduating seniors with loans increased from $18,650 to $23,200.
November crime declines 28%
November crime decreased by 28 percent this year compared to rates from November of last year, while year-to-date crime has also decreased by 13 percent.
Judging Tasers’ impact
A new study conducted by researchers in the Criminology Department shows that conductive energy devices, such as Tasers, may be safer to use than physical force.
Explaining study abroad gender gaps
Women study abroad in much higher numbers than men — and a new study may help explain why.
Penn Police conduct Thanksgiving checks
While many students return home for Thanksgiving, Penn Police and Allied Barton security officers will remain on campus to be on the lookout for criminal activity.
Penn Police and PennDOT stress safe driving
“Click it or ticket” — that’s the message Penn Police is trying to get across as part of their “Thanksgiving Seat Belt Mobilization” campaign.
Crime Log
Nov. 12 — Nateria Morrison, 37, unaffiliated with the University and of the 300 block of N. 41st Street, was arrested at about 6:15 p.m. for allegedly assaulting a male, 38.
Suspect in custody after burglaries at frat houses
A series of eight recent burglaries in fraternity houses across campus have Division of Public Safety officials taking stricter measures to prevent similar incidents.
Teens arrested for assault
Police arrested three female juveniles on Sunday evening for allegedly attacking two female students on Locust Walk.
Crime Log
Oct. 30 — A male student, 31, reported at about 2:45 p.m. that he and a known suspect were in a physical altercation while at Hutchinson Gym.
Campus crime up 11% for October
October crime rose 11 percent this year compared to October of last year. Crime for the year to date is down 12 percent.
Universities make AARP list of best employers
Other Ivies were among the top employers for workers over 50, but Penn didn't participate in the survey.
Crime Log
Penn Police arrested four male juveniles, all unaffiliated with the University, at about 7:30 p.m. for allegedly taking merchandise from Urban Outfitters.
Student groups aid DPS in putting on Police Athletic League events
Over a decade after the opening of the Tucker PAL center, increased support from the entire Penn community has helped Penn Police maintain its support of area youth.
Wharton alum arrested in insider-trading scheme
Galleon Group founder Raj Rajaratnam was arrested Friday for allegedly taking in more than $20 million in an insider-trading scheme.
Crime Log
Oct. 8 — Bruce Alvardo, 24, unaffiliated with the University and of the 3300 block of N. Phillip Street, was arrested at about 4:45 a.m. for allegedly assaulting a police officer at 7-11.
University, landlords work to improve lighting
The Division of Public Safety is working with other University officials, local businesses and landlords to install more lighting around off-campus residences.
Overall crime down 14 percent
Overall crime has gone down by 14 percent compared to this time last year, but forcible sex offenses and aggravated assaults are slightly up.
