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Penn biologists find microbes cause gene variation across fruit fly generations
The study, published in PNAS, showed that feeding different types of bacterial species led to genomic changes in just five generations of fruit flies.
Pottruck's basketball courts will reopen Oct. 14 after renovations to fix water damage
The new court will feature two parts, with a subfloor and a maple hardwood floor on the top, designed to reduce knee and joint injuries.
PennMed study finds automated tools do not help in lowering blood pressure
The research, published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine, tracked the adherence rates of 149 local patients who take blood pressure medication.
Penn Medicine and Novartis end exclusive research alliance on immunotherapies
While this marks the end of the broad alliance, the two will continue work on more specific projects focusing on CAR T cell therapy.
'The job is to nurture talent': Hitomi Yoshida joins PAACH as new coordinator
Yoshida, a 1995 graduate from the Graduate School of Education, brings an extensive background in intercultural education and community work to her new role.
UA allows associate members to serve on the group's cabinet after vigorous debate
Associate members are unelected, non-voting members of the UA who apply to join the organization.
Penn Med study finds minority students are underrepresented in medical schools
The Penn research team found "no statistically significant trends towards increased minority representation in medical school applicants or matriculants," Penn Medicine News reported.
Annenberg study reveals American civic knowledge is low, despite improvements
The study found that more Americans are able to answer questions about civics now than they were in the 2014 version of the survey.
Penn professor's research finds ways to make fuel cell energy storage more effective
Penn professor Christopher Murray's study aimed to solve the problem of how to store energy using fuel cells in a cheaper and more sustainable way.
Penn professor Angela Duckworth gives advice on college life and career choices
At the event, which was organized by Benjamin Franklin Scholars, Duckworth gave what she called a “highlight reel” of her best-selling book “Grit" to a crowd of over 40 students.
Author Michelle Malkin denies anti-Semitism accusations, decries illegal immigration
"I am not an immigrant hater. I am an America lover," Malkin said during her speech at Penn.
'Reach out, and someone will reach back': Messages cover love statue to honor Greg Eells
The all-day event was hosted by CogWell@Penn, a student group for active listening and suicide prevention.
Penn continues to pay unlawful low wages, security guards and their union say
Since July, the city has informed Penn a second time that they are required to pay the prevailing wage of $15, but wages for security guards have not increased, said Gabe Morgan, vice president of the Service Employees International Union 32BJ.
Greek housing won’t be an option when sophomores are required to live on Penn’s campus
Administrators have confirmed that on-campus housing will not include chapter houses, despite Greek life leaders' recent efforts to change the policy.
Parent who bribed Penn coach Jerome Allen sentenced to 20 years for Medicare fraud
Esformes wept and apologized on Thursday before a Miami federal judge announced the verdict.
After students called for upgrades, 12 DRL classrooms were completely renovated this summer
The summer renovations come after a series of major ceiling leakages in spring 2019 that caused damage and flooding to more than a dozen rooms.
UPDATE: Robbery with handgun on 43rd and Baltimore prompts UPennAlert Sunday evening
The robbery took place on the 4300 block of Baltimore avenue.
After accusations of anti-Semitism, conservative author Michelle Malkin to speak at Penn
College Republicans spokesperson and Wharton sophomore Corey Paredes said Malkin's comments on Fox were not anti-Semitic, and said the allegations were "ridiculous personal smears."Wharton introduces new Academically Based Community Service course
Social Impact and Responsibility is a seminar-style class that explores the role business can play in eradicating societal issues on both local and global levels.