Articles by Richard Zhuang
11/19/24 2:42am
Wharton removes undergraduate demographic data, citing inconsistency showing drop in students of color
A Wharton spokesperson said that the discrepancy was due to differences in how the percentages of students of color and students from underrepresented groups were calculated for each class. 10/02/24 12:32am
Wharton sees sharp apparent decline in students of color in newest undergraduate, MBA classes
The percentage of Wharton admits who are students of color dropped 13% for the Class of 2028, from 68% to 55%. 09/15/24 11:08pm
Penn expands veteran benefits to cover tuition for all eligible undergraduates
The Yellow Ribbon program allows private, higher-cost schools to voluntarily enter into an agreement with the United States Department of Veteran Affairs to cover the cost of tuition for eligible students. 09/03/24 1:48am
Perry World House director returns to Penn following U.S. Department of Defense service
Horowitz, who was first appointed PWH director in 2020, began a leave of absence in 2022 to serve as the director of the Emerging Capabilities Policy Office within the Pentagon. 08/19/24 10:52pm
The essential Penn traditions to know, from toast throwing to Spring Fling
Here is a guide to the celebrations and events that every Penn student should know. 05/16/24 11:28pm
The Graduation Issue 2024: Meet the six individuals receiving honorary degrees at 2024 Commencement
The 268th Commencement ceremony on May 20 will feature six honorary degree recipients, recognizing their contributions in fields ranging from medicine to music. 03/17/24 10:04pm
Penn first year wins 2024 Diana Legacy Award, conferred by Prince of Wales, for humanitarian work
The Legacy Award was created by The Diana Award organization in 2017 — the 20th anniversary of the passing of Diana, Princess of Wales — and is awarded every two years to young leaders around the world for their social action. 02/04/24 10:54pm
Water Center at Penn recommends methods for addressing bacteria levels in Delaware River
The study assessed the river's water quality conditions and identified six local sites where swimmable waters are achievable within five years. 01/21/24 9:51pm
Perry World House announces Marie Harf as new executive director
Harf previously served as the executive director of external relations and marketing at Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service. 01/18/24 10:49pm
Perry World House names inaugural cohort of non-resident senior advisors
The six non-resident advisors, who were selected from a pool of past fellows, will remain in the position for three years. 12/04/23 9:10pm
Pennsylvania passes bill requiring informed patient consent for pelvic exams
The bill is intended to build trust between patients and doctors and protect patients, especially unconscious women, who are historically affected by the practice of pelvic exams. 11/14/23 10:10pm
Perry World House names 2023-24 Graduate Associates cohort on global affairs, policy
The cohort, announced on Nov. 9, will spend a year engaging with scholars and experts to learn about global affairs and policy development. 11/14/23 10:09pm
New Wharton Healthcare Analytics Lab is bridging the fields of healthcare and data science
WHAL aims to utilize healthcare analytics to improve the accessibility and quality of healthcare. 10/19/23 7:07pm
Sabrina’s Cafe to open sixth location in Philadelphia International Airport
Sabrina's Cafe has three locations in Philadelphia: University City, South Street, and the Art Museum. 10/16/23 9:29pm