Also, the DP spoke with residents of West Philadelphia's Black Bottom in honor of Black History Month.
Wednesday, February 21
Good morning, Penn.
Happy Wednesday! Here's hoping the midweek midterm slump doesn't hit too hard and that the thought of warm spring break days ahead gets us all through it.
Penn's Office of Admissions told the DP that it is undecided on whether to reinstate its standardized testing requirement for this year's college admissions cycle, and next year's Penn Global Seminars will take students to some brand-new locations.
But first, University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School professor Amy Wax is appealing sanctions that a Faculty Senate hearing board recommended for her over the summer.
Now, a Faculty Senate hearing board has recommended sanctions for Wax, who is appealing the ruling — which was approved by then-President Liz Magill in August 2023. If the ruling is upheld, it will mark the first time in recent history a tenured professor has been sanctioned through the Faculty Senate.
Black Bottom residents and University City Townhomes supporters spoke about their fights for affordable housing amid displacement threats.
Penn has not yet announced whether it will reinstate the standardized testing requirement for the 2024-25 college admissions cycle, after Dartmouth College recently eliminated its test-optional policy.
Penn Abroad announced the 2024-25 Penn Global Seminars, expanding location offerings to include Brazil, Malawi, and Bulgaria.
A School of Engineering and Applied Science professor was elected to the National Academy of Engineering for his analysis of cyber-physical systems.
GUEST COLUMNIST RAHEEM WILLIAMS suggests three must-read books by Black conservative luminaries for those seeking to expand their understanding of the Black experience.
SPORTS
In its three years, Black Student-Athletes at Penn has worked to create a more inclusive environment for Black athletes at Penn and hopes to continue expanding its outreach.
Penn men's lacrosse picked up its first win of the season in an early afternoon matchup with UAlbany.
TODAY IN DP HISTORY
Photo by Roger Ge
In 2022, the DP reported that SEPTA planned to alter its services and schedules to combat overcrowding and understaffing issues. Earlier this month, government officials called for increased federal funding to the transit system as it faced threats of service cuts and fare increases.
TAKE A BREATHER
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