Articles by Mohana Ravindranath
12/01/10 2:39am
For some students, living far off campus is ideal
More than 4,000 undergraduates live off campus each year, but not all of them live in the popular area just west of campus. 10/08/10 2:50am
Penn World Scholars program expands international outreach
The Penn World Scholars program gives financial aid to international students from 'high-need' families that don't qualify for need-based aid. All four undergraduate classes are represented. 09/02/10 6:53pm
Student dies after long illness
Lu Gan, a member of the class of 2013, died over the weekend after a long illness, according to an e-mail sent to residents by Gregory House Dean Christopher Donovan. 08/05/10 3:45am
No-pay jobs pay off
Instead of getting into work-mode after a relaxing summer, many Penn students are simply switching gears — from summer jobs or internships to fall classes. 07/29/10 3:29am
$5 million gift to endow new professorship
07/22/10 3:21am
University City dines fine on a dime
Students spending the summer in Philadelphia can take advantage of Philly’s food culture for cheap during University City Dining Days. 07/15/10 1:33am
Gutmann names two new ‘Making History’ campaign chairs
Andrea Mitchell, host of NBC’s “Andrea Mitchell Reports” and Rosemary Mazanet, CEO of DiabetesAmerica and general partner of Apelles Investment Management in New York have been named co-chairs of “Making History,” Penn’s capital fund raising campaign. 06/24/10 2:10am
Penn Alum appointed Yeshiva University VP
Rabbi Josh Joseph has been named the Vice President of Yeshiva University in New York City. This role will be added to his current position as YU Chief of Staff. 06/24/10 1:45am
Penn grads sell start-up for $70 million
Two SEAS '08 and two Wharton '08 grads sold the company they founded as undergraduates. 06/10/10 5:01am
PennMOVES third annual sale a success
PennMOVES held its third annual sale last week. 06/10/10 4:57am
Bioethics panel to meet July 8-9
The Presidential Commission for the Study of Biological Issues will examine synthetic biology 06/10/10 4:50am
Fineman to teach mini-course
Newsweek’s Senior Washington Correspondent, columnist, and NBC and MSNBC analyst Howard Fineman will teach a 3-session mini course at the Kelly Writers House this fall. 06/10/10 4:43am
Gutmann sees 4% pay raise
Penn President Amy Gutmann saw a 4-percent increase in base pay last year, although her salary will be frozen in FY10. 05/27/10 4:00am
de Rothschilds donate $1 million to Penn's World Scholars Program
Sir Evelyn and Lynn Forester de Rothschild gave Penn’s World Scholars Program a $1 million gift with the intention of supporting a Penn World Scholar from a British Commonwealth country. 05/27/10 4:00am
Pretenders lead singer and PETA protest 'McCruelty'
Chrissie Hynde will present her "I'm hating it" parody ad on campus to protest McDonald's slaughter methods. 05/13/10 9:05pm
Arts and the City Year 'extraordinarily successful'
Following the Year of Food and the Year of Evolution, the 2009-2010 Arts and the City Year has been “extraordinarily successful in realizing its ambitions,” according to a statement from Provost Vincent Price. 05/13/10 7:24pm
Penn bookstore to offer textbook rentals
Students struggling to pay upwards of $1,000 for a semester’s textbooks may find some relief with Penn Bookstore’s textbook rental, which will be offered next fall. 04/28/10 10:16pm
Many options available for stress relief
Amid rising stress levels and rapidly approaching finals, students may find outlets for stress relief through University initiatives. 04/23/10 5:14am
For tweens, a taste of academia
Thursday was national “Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day.” Typically, 200 to 250 Penn employees bring at least one child. 04/22/10 5:03am