Through a targeted recruitment program, Josselyn looks to find high school students who “might not otherwise find Penn.”
Penn Med, Wills Eye Hospital sign preliminary partnership agreement
According to an Oct. 6 message to Wills employees, the two institutions signed a preliminary agreement to evaluate collaborative efforts on patient care, research, and medical training.
Shapiro is running for reelection against Republican nominee and Pennsylvania State Treasurer Stacy Garrity.
Abrupt cancellation of China study abroad program leaves Penn students scrambling
In August, the University notified students they could no longer attend the program in light of new regulations from the Department of Defense.
Ten years later, Penn’s Perry World House continues to shape global policy
Since opening in 2016, the institution has expanded its reach across campus while engaging students, scholars, and policymakers.
As other Ivies rein in grade inflation, Penn is weighing whether it should
While Penn administrators have identified grade inflation as an area of potential concern, the University has yet to announce an investigative body or outline a specific policy direction.
Penn forms committee to spearhead search for next University president
The search committee is the second formal step in the presidential search.
Center for Neurodegenerative Disease Research co-founder Virginia Lee said her lab regularly receives more applications from undergraduates than it can accommodate, particularly for summer positions.
Ten years later, Penn’s Perry World House continues to shape global policy
Since opening in 2016, the institution has expanded its reach across campus while engaging students, scholars, and policymakers.
More Penn students are forgoing their degrees for the chance to build a startup
Penn’s Office of Academic Services has seen an increase in the number of students taking a leave of absence to pursue professional opportunities.
Mixed reactions brew as Blank Street prepares to open at Penn
Blank Street’s rapid expansion has drawn criticism from social media users and neighborhood coffee enthusiasts who see the chain as a Wall Street-backed threat to local businesses.
Penn volleyball splits weekend against Brown, Yale
Senior outside hitter Zada Sanger claimed a career-high 25 kills in the Quakers’ win over Brown.
Men’s basketball recieved 11 first-place votes from media members.
Professional debuts, deep ITA All-American runs, and collegiate titles define the early season for the Quakers.
A large returner group is supported by first glimpses at transfers and freshmen.
The Friends and Family Day victory marks the first ever matchup between the two schools.
Penn is gay, in the straightest way
Contributor Indy Wink argues that Penn’s heteronormative culture forces queer people into a restrictive, supporting role.
The Quad superiority complex must end
Contributor Emma Hwang dives into the perceived superiority of the Quad and the unintended consequences of its reputation as a first year hub.
Guest columnists Maya English, Lorena Grundy, David Kazanjian, and Jessa Lingel argue that the Penn administration has tried to erode our freedom of expression, and it’s time for us to come together to defend it.
Greek life has got to go
Guest columnist Lawson Douglas argues that the “Cornell 7” case illustrates the violence linked to greek life and raises questions about why universities continue sanctioning this culture.
Make Penn’s Critical Writing Seminars AI-free
Guest columnist Emily Hammer argues that a true commitment to high-quality writing instruction in the age of artificial intelligence requires hard limits.
Abrupt cancellation of China study abroad program leaves Penn students scrambling
In August, the University notified students they could no longer attend the program in light of new regulations from the Department of Defense.
Center for Neurodegenerative Disease Research co-founder Virginia Lee said her lab regularly receives more applications from undergraduates than it can accommodate, particularly for summer positions.
Two Penn professors receive NIH Director’s Awards, funding for impactful research
Epidemiology professor Michael Levy and cancer biology professor Adam Stevens were recognized for their creative research with broad impact potential.
Penn Med receives $25 million gift to establish cardiovascular research center
The Smilow Center for Precision Therapeutics aims to bring new treatments and curative therapies to Penn Med patients with cardiovascular disease.
Philadelphia renames Market Street block to honor Black Bottom neighborhood, Penn lecturer
An Oct. 7 ceremony formally introduced the block’s new name: Walt Palmer-Black Bottom Way.
Penn Wellness reduces number of Mantra Health therapy sessions offered each year
“All students continue to have access to 24/7 counseling and mental health support through Wellness at Penn,” a spokesperson wrote.
A ‘Penn kind of football’ turns 150
Mapping the most popular undergraduate majors at Penn
Why Are We All Just … Standing There?
‘Lanterns’ Is a Villain’s Origin Story
It’s Time to Start Nailmaxxing
Our Campus as Landscape: ‘Penn’s Sylvania’ and Penn’s Campus History
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Harrison Roaches Now Qualify for Financial Raid
Breaking: Girl files Course Action Notice citing "very petite, will be blown away by nor'easter" as reason for absence
Gutmann College House to be Converted into Human Zoo
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High schoolers see Penn summer programs as a resume booster. For the University, they’re a moneymaker
The costs of attendance of these programs ranges from less than $400 to upwards of $23,000, though some grant scholarships.
How Penn’s legal battle with the EEOC unfolded
While the decision effectively ends the court proceedings between Penn and the EEOC, it leaves certain legal questions on the table.
The convicted sex offender cultivated a relationship with a woman who would enroll at Penn Carey Law in 2013, telling her the steep tuition would be worth it if she found him girls on campus.














