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Drexel University prof. arrested for using cancer research funds at strip clubs and bars

Nwankpa spent $185,000 in federal grant money from the Department of the Navy, the Department of Energy, and the National Science Foundation for various personal entertainment purposes, ABC Philadelphia reported.

Penn doctor honored national 'Patient Care Hero' for treating uninsured immigrants

The American Academy of Dermatology honored Penn Med physician Cory Simpson as a national "Patient Care Hero" for his work at Puentes de Salud, a non-profit community clinic serving patients who may experience cultural, language, economic, or legal barriers to medical care. 

Phila.'s Iranian community gathers at LOVE statue to honor victims of downed plane

Iranian students in Philadelphia gathered at a candlelight vigil to mourn friends and family lost in a commercial flight that was shot down last week.

Students and professors protest India's new anti-Muslim law outside Van Pelt

The group gathered to oppose the Dec. 11 Citizenship Amendment Act, which grants citizenship to immigrants from neighboring countries if they are non-Muslim.

Penn Med study determines feasibility of giving cancer radiotherapy in under a second

The researchers used proton radiation to generate "one rapid treatment" known as FLASH radiotherapy, according to Penn Medicine News.

Penn Medicine to launch partnership with the Philadelphia Flyers and Wells Fargo Center

Penn Medicine News reported on Monday that Penn Medicine will also become the team’s official medical services provider and the preferred provider for Comcast Spectacor, the owner of the Flyers.

Simonetti, Greisiger, Zhao to guide the DP through historic year

The big three aim to collectively guide the DP, with a focus on growing the publication to serve the needs of a fast-moving and diverse student body.

The DP kicks off its 136th year with new student board

The new board actualizes a series of structural changes, including reducing the number of board members from 42 to 28, centralizing visual departments, and creating an editor-in-chief position for the DP's publication.

Brann to lead restructured 34th Street Magazine as Editor-in-Chief

The board includes new campus and culture editors.

Morrison heads largest UTB board to date

Morrison is joined on the 136th Board by College senior Elias Rappaport and College sophomore Grace Ginsburg, both senior editors of the publication.  

Planning on rushing a fraternity? Here’s what you need to know

Those who look to join an organization in the Interfraternity Council will begin open recruitment on Thursday.

Penn Medicine's uterus transplant study delivers its first baby

Launched in 2017, the trial provides women with uterine factor infertility, a type of female infertility that affects as many as 5% of women around the world, with a chance at parenthood.

Here's how Penn's ED stats for the Class of 2024 compare to the other Ivies

Penn saw a 9% decline in number of ED applicants from last year’s 7,109 applicants. Harvard and Yale also experienced a decline in early action applicants from last year.

SCUE's White Paper will push Penn for online CAPS scheduling and new gen ed curriculum

Since its 1965 founding, SCUE has published White Papers every five years recommending policy changes to administrators. Past White Papers have resulted in the creation of fall break, coeducation in the College, and pass/fail courses. 

UA drafts proposal to provide free chest binders for transgender students

College Junior and UA Representative Cam Duran said the initiative was inspired by a program offered at Cornell University in which students enrolled in a Cornell student health plan or who pay the Student Health Fee can receive up to two chest binders each semester with no copayment.

Elizabeth Warren increases Pa. campaign efforts with a new office in West Philadelphia

United States Sen. and former Penn Law professor Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) is among the first 2020 presidential candidates to open a field office in Philadelphia. 

Meet Penn grad Amna Nawaz, the first Asian American to moderate a presidential debate

Journalist and 2001 College graduate Amna Nawaz is the first Asian American and first Muslim person to moderate a presidential debate. Nawaz currently serves as the national correspondent at PBS NewsHour, where she has spent much of 2019 reporting on the migrant crisis in United States border towns.

Iowans at Penn will be able to participate in their state’s caucus – from Houston Hall

Houston Hall will host a satellite Iowa Caucus in February, organized by College junior and Titonka, Iowa resident, Jessica Anderson.

Fire erupts from HUP rooftop generator, patients temporarily relocated

Patients from three floors in the Rhoads Pavilion were temporarily relocated to receive care in another part of the hospital. All patients are safe.

House impeaches President and 1968 Wharton graduate Donald Trump

The House passed two articles, charging Trump with abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. Trump is expected to be acquitted by the Republican-controlled Senate.