Articles by Lianna Serko
04/24/14 7:23pm
Student group funding: an imperfect process
There are 18 sources of alternate funding other than the Student Activities Council. However, students who must rely solely on these alternate funds are less than pleased with both their availability and distribution. 02/25/14 5:44pm
In Philadelphia schools, national standards clash with local realities
This past fall, Sayre High School students in a program called "Leaders of Change" examined how Philadelphia and state schools function and came to a stark conclusion: their school system is failing them. 12/01/13 3:56pm
Housing construction continues for homeless
Residences for homeless families that have recently begun construction will include a variety of services sponsored by the People’s Emergency Center. 11/17/13 1:13pm
Venture capital in Philadelphia at five-year high
Though, nationally, the number of venture capital deals has decreased. 11/11/13 7:54pm
Campus groups raise relief funds for Philippines typhoon
All of the events headlining Asian Pacific American Heritage Week will now have donation jars on site. 11/06/13 1:13pm
Philadelphia a biotech jobs hotspot
The ease of conducting clinical trials and development opportunities for early stage companies in Philadelphia have made the city one of the top 10 cities in the country for biotechnology jobs. 11/04/13 9:57am
Girl Scouts at Penn introduces STEM to young girls
Girls Understanding Technology and Science event on Nov. 23 will host 75 girls from the West Philadelphia Girl Scouts service units. 11/03/13 3:39pm
Career survey: upward trend in grad employment
The preliminary report of the Career Plans Survey for the Class of 2013 shows full-time employment has increased to 65 percent from 64 percent for the Class of 2012. 10/31/13 10:33am
Penn design students form Bike Collective
The group will hold courses about urban biking and advocate for bike reform in University City. 10/23/13 11:35pm
Penn's Ase Academy celebrates 15th birthday
The academy helps West Philadelphia students prepare for high school and college. 10/19/13 5:34pm
HubBub owner talks Monday's grand opening
Drew Crockett will open his coffee shop at 3736 Spruce St. on Monday morning. 10/15/13 1:25am
Choosing a job: it's more than just a location
Recent college graduates should consider the job market strength of a particular city as they look for employment. 10/07/13 3:28pm
On a hunt with Career Services
The hunt hopes to promote social media presence and get students involved. 10/04/13 5:28pm
Penn Political Coalition launches nonpartisan fund
PoCo, the umbrella organization for political student groups, will launch a $7,500 fund for policy and politics-related programming on campus. 09/18/13 1:40pm
Prof: Fundraising plan for city schools unlikely to succeed
The city plans to sell closed and unoccupied school buildings to raise funds. 09/11/13 9:55pm
Ten years later, alum takes in West Philly ‘sister’
After being matched together seven years ago, little sister Ashana Davenport now lives with her big sister in California. 09/04/13 12:45pm
Thai Singha restaurant closes temporarily
Thai Singha will reopen at 3900 Chestnut Street in late October. 08/28/13 6:19pm
Career Services: A support for LGBTQ students
New Drexel partnership reveals existing Penn career assistance for LGBTQ students. 08/21/13 12:22pm
Intern death questions banking culture
A 21-year-old University of Michigan student intern at Bank of America’s London office died suddenly on Aug. 15. 05/07/13 8:10pm