Also, Annenberg finds a poor public level of civic knowledge.
Thursday, September 19
Good morning, Penn.
Wellness at Penn has several ways of supporting students this fall semester, and the Annenberg Public Policy Center revealed that 15% of Americans cannot name any branch of government.
But first, the groups of Penn workers which have organized on campus in recent years have a common accusation against the University: that administrators are engaging in union-busting.
But, over the summer and into the beginning of the academic year, several union members have alleged that Penn has employed "union-busting behavior" — such as charging unionized RAs thousands of dollars.
The Annenberg Public Policy Center's recent survey revealed the average American's level of civic knowledge. Among the results — a majority of Americans can't name most rights protected by the First Amendment.
The National Science Foundation awarded a grant of over $100,000 to a team of professors — including two from Penn — to establish a program for researchers from historically underrepresented backgrounds.
Send Silence Packing, a traveling exhibit that shines a light on mental health issues and suicide, returned to Penn on Sept. 10.
As the fall semester kicks up again, Wellness at Penn has several offerings for students struggling with stress and anxiety.
COLUMNIST BRIAN BARTH explores a key tenet of Penn’s strategic framework as it continues its rollout process.
SPORTS
Penn men's basketball senior forward Ed Holland will step away from the team for his final season at Penn, citing his academic and career aspirations.
FOOTBALL PREVIEW
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The DP's Football Preview is now available in print and online here, ahead of the team's first game on Saturday. We've got all you need to know about the 2024 football season — some highlights:
Penn football season is nearly here, and the picks are in: The DP Sports editor staff forecasts the 2024 campaign, from a 4-6 season to an Ivy League title.
Senior quarterback Aidan Sayin's Penn career began as a rare freshman starter. Now, at the dawn of his senior year, he's ready to go out with a bang.
Kicking off their season against FCS power Delaware, the Quakers will have to "acclimate" quickly to best the Blue Hens.
TODAY IN DP HISTORY
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In 2016, the DP reported that Penn donors continue to support the University despite student activism on campus — despite similar reports at peer institutions. In contrast, multiple high-profile donors to the University halted donations after pro-Palestinian protests in response to the Palestine Writes Literature Festival and the Israel-Hamas war throughout last year.
TAKE A BREATHER
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