9/11 10Th Anniversary Issue
2018 Penn alum is first from University to receive competitive Stanford postgrad scholarship
2018 Wharton and SEAS graduate Krish Mehta is one of 85 scholars from around the world to receive up to three years of funded graduate study at Stanford University through the program.
C.H. Henry | Less of a Pain When it’s a Chain
Columnist C.H. Henry supports Target’s expansion and calls for more stores to do the same.
Penn launches new center to advance quantum science and technology research
The new center aims to advance Penn’s capabilities in quantum research by facilitating collaboration across several STEM fields.
Sangitha Aiyer | The case for better Penn traditions
Columnist Sangitha Aiyer urges Penn to develop newer traditions that represent current and future classes.
Yurkow’s Coach of the Year honor highlights Penn baseball’s slew of postseason awards
Yurkow was named the ABCA East Region COTY following Penn's stellar season.
A Look Back on Ron DeSantis's Time as an Ivy League Athlete
Yale finished with a 27-53 Ivy League record during DeSantis's career despite his individual success.
Azza Elrashid｜Suppressing the savior complex
Columnist Azza Elrashid highlights the importance of centering the community in service efforts while reflecting on her own experiences with civic engagement.
Supreme Court overturns affirmative action in college admissions
The Thursday ruling overturns decades of legal precedent, potentially changing Penn's admissions policies in future years.
Zara Tena | Finding peace in going home and embracing change
Columnist Zara Tena explores how going home and reconnecting with our roots can help us embrace and appreciate change.
Penn Carey Law clinic files complaint against Pa. correctional facility’s treatment of immigrants
The Transnational Legal Clinic filed a complaint alleging that Pike County Correctional Facility is neglecting detained people's rights regarding access to phone calls and legal counsel.
A cappella group Penn Masala performs at White House for Indian Prime Minister’s state visit
Penn Masala, an a cappella group that fuses South Asian and Western music, performed for Narendra Modi's state visit to the White House.
New acai bowl and bubble tea locations open in University City as acai bowl chain SoBol closes
Gong Cha and Playa Bowls opened their doors to the public for the first time this month, while SoBol suddenly closed.
Noor Chafouk | From Firepower to Power Play — How Many More Bodies?
Columnist Noor Chafouk explores the corrosion of democratic discourse in the context of the ongoing gun debate.
University Trustees review Class of 2027 admissions statistics, establish new academic departments
In addition to hearing the admissions report for the Class of 2027, Board of Trustees approved resolutions to establish a Department of Cinema and Media Studies and a Department of Historic Preservation.
Penn Med reports $160 million in operating profits for fiscal year 2023
The University of Pennsylvania Health System saw an increase in profits compared to 2022, according to its financial summary for the nine month period ending March 31.
Penn men's basketball adds CSUN forward Johnnie Walter via transfer portal
Coach Steve Donahue says Walter "has a combination of length and strength that allows him to impact the game at both ends of the floor."
Penn Medicine ends participation in U.S. News and World Report rankings
The hospital system, which has placed on the "Best Hospitals" Honor Roll for 16 consecutive years, cited “a greater need for transparency” and “access to more comprehensive quality data” in the decision to withdraw.
Penn alum Nina Ahmad could be Philadelphia's first South Asian City Councilmember
Ahmad, who would be the first South Asian person and first immigrant in recent memory to serve on the Philadelphia City Council, spoke to the DP about her experience in public service and goals for the position.
President Joe Biden kicks off re-election campaign with Philadelphia visit and rally
Biden, a former Penn Professor of Presidential Practice, spoke at a rally hosted by union federation AFL-CIO after assessing the damage on Interstate 95 from a helicopter.