Study abroad programs across the United States may soon be expanding their horizons.
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Foundation Act on June 5, and if approved by the Senate, the bill would authorize $80 million to aid U.
Next time you think about grabbing that sugary snack, you might want to think again.
Research conducted at the University of New Hampshire of 800 undergraduate students showed that not only is excess fat a problem plaguing college students, but many of them have high blood pressure and high cholesterol and suffer from a deficiency of nutrients such as fiber, calcium and iron.
For many students the only exposure they have to Japanese culture is sushi and anime, but this summer rising College junior Aya Nakanishi is immersing herself deep into that nation's customs.
Nakanishi, along with rising College senior Gurpreet Kalra, is about to embark on a month-long journey to Japan to participate in the 59th Japan-America Student Conference.
For the past year, Al Gore has been the darling of environmentalists, as his popular documentary, An Inconvenient Truth, made their case about the dangers of global warming to people worldwide.
But now, Scott Armstrong, a Wharton Marketing professor, wants Al Gore to put his money where his mouth is.
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Summer construction projects on schedule, except for old Hillel
Demolition of the old Hillel building pushed back to mid-July
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With the summer in full swing, many of Penn's improvement projects planned for the coming months are also moving into full gear. However, there is one such project that has been stalled. The demolition of the former Hillel building, located next to the ARCH building at 36th Street and Locust Walk has been pushed back yet again.
Demolition of the old Hillel building pushed back to mid-July
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Solar-powered cars may not be just science fiction anymore
Penn receives federal grant for new research
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Remember telling your friends that in 10 years we'd all be driving solar powered cars?
Well, you might have been right.
Armed with part of a $22.7 million grant from the Department of Energy, Penn Chemistry professor Andrew Rappe and a team of researchers from the Penn Energy Research Group are looking to change the way we use our sunlight.
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llion grant has been awarded by the Rockefeller Foundation to the School of Design's Center for Urban Redevelopment Excellence to aid in the reconstruction of New Orleans.
The center supports urban redevelopment leaders by "placing promising young professionals in fellowships with top redevelopment organizations nationwide," according to the program's Web site.
Vincent Price, the Steven H. Chaffee professor of Communication and Political Science, will assume his position as the associate provost for faculty affairs on July 1.
Price received his bachelor's degree from Santa Clara University and his Ph.D. in communication from Stanford University and has served in various other leadership positions, including as chairman of the Department of Communication Studies at the University of Michigan and chairman of the Faculty Senate at Penn.
President Amy Gutmann and Provost Ron Daniels announced today that Thomas Robertson, currently affiliated with Emory University, will become the next Dean of Wharton, effective Aug. 1.
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Trustees focus on int'l presence
Board gathers for Stated Meeting and hears updates on construction projects
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The Board of Trustees, Penn's highest governing body, met last week in Houston Hall to discuss issues ranging from globalization to renovating the University Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology.
In a series of meetings, the trustees mainly approved plans by University President Amy Gutmann and her administration as well as received updates on projects that are under way.
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