Also, the University received a record number of applications this year.
Thursday, March 21
Good morning, Penn.
My name is Chloe Norman, and I'll be your Thursday morning newsletter anchor for the rest of the semester! As we navigate through the hustle and bustle of midterms this week, I hope you can take a moment to enjoy spring's long-awaited arrival as cherry blossom trees start to bloom across Locust Walk.
Five medical schools in the Philadelphia area joined a Penn Medicine initiative to improve diversity within the medical industry, and the federal government allocated $158 million to reconnect Chinatown — which is currently severed by the Vine Street Expressway.
But first, Penn is investigating a pro-Palestinian student organization.
The Center for Community Standards and Accountability is currently investigating Penn Against the Occupation — a pro-Palestinian student group — according to a source familiar with the matter.
PAO is not currently listed on the Penn Clubs website, and is not allowed to organize events in Penn-affiliated spaces until the investigation has concluded.
"The privilege of being listed on the Penn Club website is a benefit of being an active registrant with the Office of Student Affairs," a University spokesperson told the DP.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker and Pennsylvania government officials secured $158 million in federal funding to help reconnect Chinatown's communities and neighborhoods divided by the Vine Street Expressway.
A Penn Medicine initiativeto improve diversity in its medical school and the physician workforce recently expanded to five other Philadelphia schools — including Temple and Drexel.
Wharton partnered with corporate training firm Wall Street Prep to offer new certification courses for students interested in exploring careers in business, marketing, and management.
The Daily Pennsylvanian obtained exclusive access to tour VLEST, exploring its outdoor spaces, interior features, and architectural hallmarks. The building will embody the future of energy research at Penn.
OPINION
Design by Katrina Itona
COLUMNIST FRANCESCO SALAMONE explores the isolating experience of grief, urging active companionship and open dialogue about death.
SPORTS
After the Ivy League's success on Selection Sunday, Sports Editor Walker Carnathan argues that continued success will be essential to the conference's survival.
TODAY IN DP HISTORY
Photo by Lucas Weiner
In 2017, the DP reported that Penn President Amy Gutmann wrote a letter discouraging graduate students' efforts to unionize. Last week, Penn graduate student workers released a survey asking graduate students their top concerns that they hope to see addressed by the union bargaining committee.
TAKE A BREATHER
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FROM 34TH STREET MAGAZINE
Now that your hunger for food is sated, it’s time to handle your appetite for entertainment. We at Street bring you a rundown of the coolest concerts and pleasant(est?) performances in Philadelphia this month.
FROM UNDER THE BUTTON
Who said romance at Penn is dead? This couple is proof that, if anything, love it thriving. Why? Because this senior in a top frat is emotionally manipulating a freshman. How romantic!
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