2008 Woodie Awards
A research paper by Penn scientists has brought science one step closer to yielding a cure to a devastating disease.
In May, an international team of researchers, including five working out of Penn's School of Medicine, released a report that suggests that two forms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease, are actually two separate disorders that require separate treatment regimens.
The Sayre Health Center, based out of Sayre High School at 58th and Walnut streets, had its official grand opening Friday.
The health center, which was created out of a partnership with Penn, will act as a community health facility offering both clinical and preventative care for both Sayre students and residents of the area.
Common Pleas Court Judge Rayford Means excused himself from the resentencing of former Penn professor Tracy McIntosh, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported Friday.
McIntosh, who pled no contest to charges relating to a 2002 sexual assault, was originally sentenced by Means to only 11 1/2 to 23 months of house arrest, partly due to McIntosh's societal value as a neurobiology researcher.
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Students get a clue about DNA
From CourtTV to the classroom, study of forensic science spreads across country
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Every spring, over 200 students get locked up.
Voluntarily.
As part of an introduction to her Forensic Science course, Nursing professor Kathleen Brown leads her entire class behind prison bars.
In small groups, students see the "slamming doors, the numerous keys - what the system is like" and speak with inmates about their experiences on the inside, Brown explained.
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College sophomore Anne Ryan died early yesterday morning of meningitis after being hospitalized on Saturday afternoon, University officials announced yesterday.
It is still unclear how Ryan, 19, contracted meningococcal meningitis, a bacteria infection that affects part of the brain.
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Eastward Expansion: Deal joins nonprofit and private sectors
Partnership between university, corporation seen as model for future area development
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As Penn and Brandywine Realty Trust are poised to develop the postal lands east of campus, the face of University City is ripe for transformation.
Experts seem sold on the University's vision going forward, hopeful that it will provide a successful model for future development based on the partnership of the nonprofit and private sectors.
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The University's review of hiring and admissions practices is nearing completion, though it is unclear what specific changes will result from the recommendations.
Vacant lots start bearing fruit
Planting orchards throughout Philly, group hopes to promote local food production
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Paul Glover says cities are like armies, and Philadelphia is camped way too far from its sources of supply - the average ingredient in a Philadelphia meal comes from 1,500 miles away.
Planting orchards throughout Philly, group hopes to promote local food production
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Second fire in a week hits 41st, Walnut sts
Power out for nearly twelve hours after underground fire spreads up electrical pole
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An electrical fire broke out at the corner of 41st and Walnut streets Friday afternoon, the second time in a week that a fire has occurred near that intersection.
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For those who have been involved with Penn since the beginning of the ranking system, the University's increase reflects a major transformation within the school - although changes to the ranking criteria have played a role as well.
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