Here's where things stand one week since Penn ordered the Gaza Solidarity Encampment to disband
(05/04/24 4:06pm)
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From Washington to Moldova, eight alumni in politics discuss time at Penn
(05/02/24 6:02am)
While Penn is well known for being home to the first-ranked business school in the country and sending large swaths of students into the financial world, it is also a breeding ground for political hopefuls.
In Photos: 100 hours at the Gaza Solidarity Encampment on College Green
(04/30/24 5:53am)
Pro-Palestinian activists began an ongoing encampment at Penn’s College Green on Thursday amid dozens of colleges across the country demonstrating against Israel’s war in Gaza.
Penn Reproductive Justice holds art exhibition about reproductive inequity
(04/30/24 4:20am)
Penn Reproductive Justice held an art exhibition on College Green on April 25 about the inequalities within reproductive justice, focusing on issues such as abortion, immigration, and racial discrimination.
Penn’s Jewish community members express opposition to encampment amid split student perspectives
(04/27/24 7:32am)
Members of Penn’s Jewish community expressed opposition to the pro-Palestinian encampment on College Green amid split student perspectives.
Inside the programming of the pro-Palestinian encampment on Penn's College Green
(04/27/24 5:12am)
From poetry readings to teach-ins, protesters have engaged in a wide range of programming throughout the second day of the Gaza Solidarity Encampment on College Green as they make their case for their demands for Penn to divest from its ties to Israel's war in Gaza.
Joseph Houlden | Beyond the Greek letters: A dive into fraternity life at Penn
(04/29/24 11:35am)
My entire conception of fraternity life was, for the most part, built on movies like "Neighbours" and "American Pie Presents: Beta House," where it is painted as a hub of eccentric and unrestricted merriment around the clock. My own experiences as an exchange student revealed a more complex and nuanced social landscape, challenging these simplistic portrayals and highlighting the often-overlooked depth and diversity within these communities.
New Wharton Undergraduate Healthcare Club committee forms to provide insight into biotech industry
(04/25/24 2:32am)
Two Penn students in the Roy and Diana Vagelos Program in Life Sciences and Management founded the Investments committee within the Wharton Undergraduate Healthcare Club, aiming to provide students practical skills in the intersection between biotechnology and business.
Biden rallies in Philadelphia, receives endorsement from 15 members of Kennedy family
(04/19/24 12:40am)
President Joe Biden ended a three-day campaign tour of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia on Thursday, where he received an endorsement from over a dozen members of the Kennedy family.
How does the Penn Relay Carnival make money?
(04/25/24 12:53am)
The Penn Relay Carnival is the University’s single biggest event of the year.
It's a storybook ending for former Penn women's basketball star Kayla Padilla
(04/18/24 1:36am)
It’s a storybook ending.
Penn alum reflects on service as member of nominating panel for Philadelphia school board
(04/15/24 1:31am)
1980 College graduate Andy Toy, who served on the nominating panel for the recently announced Philadelphia Board of Education, reflected on the importance of public education and the considerations that shaped the panel's selection.
Penn political groups clash over gun control, Israel-Hamas war at GPA all-party debate
(04/12/24 3:05am)
Three of Penn's student political organizations participated in the all-party debate hosted by the Government and Politics Association on Wednesday.
Stouffer Hall music room undergoes week-long closure after repeated fire alarms
(04/08/24 2:24am)
A music room remains closed in Stouffer College House after two separate fire alarms forced residents to evacuate.
Here's what withdrawn Penn donors think about the 2024 presidential election
(04/04/24 6:02am)
Penn alumni and affiliates have consistently made their presence felt in politics. In addition to having strong ties with both major party nominees in the 2024 presidential election, Penn graduates consistently make prominent showings on yearly rankings of the wealthiest Americans — some of whom have made significant donations to both Penn and political causes.
Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio speaks at Perry World House on development and progress
(04/01/24 2:21am)
President of Sierra Leone Julius Maada Bio delivered the Third Annual Distinguished Lecture in African Studies at Perry World House last Monday night, describing his policies to promote democratic peace and inclusive innovation.
'Little Fires Everywhere' author Celeste Ng reflects on heritage, literature at memorial lecture
(03/29/24 3:29am)
New York Times bestselling author Celeste Ng delivered the Asian American Studies Program's 2024 Yoonmee Chang Memorial Lecture, focusing on her journey as an author, her struggles with mental health, and Asian American representation in literature.
Former White House staffers under Trump admin. reflect on their experience ahead of 2024 election
(03/22/24 12:52am)
Two former White House staffers reflected on their experiences working under 1968 Wharton graduate and former President Donald Trump at the Perelman Center for Political Science and Economics on Wednesday.
Carl June, first year Emily Whitehead reflect on experiences with Penn-pioneered cancer treatment
(03/20/24 4:40am)
Researcher Carl June led the Penn Medicine team that first used CAR-T cell therapy — a Penn-pioneered cancer treatment — to treat adult leukemia patients in 2010.
Vaulting against the odds: How Scott Toney overcame loss and injuries to become an Ivy champion
(03/21/24 7:08pm)
Elite pole vaulters tend to be tall, lean, fast, and incredibly athletic — traits that Penn men’s track and field senior pole vaulter Scott Toney doesn’t necessarily have.
