9/11 10Th Anniversary Issue
Wolf Humanities Center hosts linguist, columnist Ben Zimmer for lecture on “keywords”
Zimmer — who was a research associate at Penn’s former Institute for Research in Cognitive Science from 2005 to 2006 — gave a presentation on lexicology and linguistics followed by a question and answer session with roughly 40 attendees.
Penn researchers receive $18 million grant to study cognitive decline in Parkinson's, dementia
This initiative aims to determine the biomarkers that predict which individuals are likely to have these diseases, as a part of a larger goal to develop treatments that slow the progression of disease.
Weitzman School of Design professor James Corner wins international landscape architecture award
The award is the highest honor the IFLA can provide for a landscape architect, according to the School of Design announcement.
Driven by election discourse, new Wharton series to discuss economic policy
The panels will feature experts from across Wharton’s research centers.
Penn men's and women's basketball picked seventh, fourth in Ivy preseason poll
The Quakers were voted to come in seventh and fourth, respectively.
Penn alters financial aid application to simplify process, limit paperwork
Five new changes to the financial aid process aim to make it more simple for applicants, according to the announcement from Penn Admissions.
No. 18 Penn men's soccer remains undefeated at home with 3-1 win over No. 21 Hofstra
Three goals secured the sixth straight home win for the Quakers and their second win against a ranked opponent.
Penn women’s soccer loses closely fought match against Princeton
An offside call suppresses a tie game for the Quakers as they fall to the Ivy League’s leading team.
Diya Choksey | Paris or Penn? The love incubator
Columnist Diya Choksey explores the clash between her family’s enduring love stories at Penn and today’s hookup culture, reflecting on whether our quest for connection has been replaced by a pursuit of independence and social status.
DP Daybreak | Penn allows direct donations to Hillel
Also, the School of Dental Medicine established a partnership with a university in Turkey.
Donations to Hillel can now be made directly through Penn under new agreement
The new agreement allows unrestricted donations to Penn Hillel to be eligible for recognition from Penn.
Penn Dental announces memorandum of understanding with faculty at Yeditepe University in Turkey
Yeditepe University is an institution in Istanbul, Turkey that engages in patient care, research, and dental education, offering instruction in both English and Turkish.
Weitzman School of Design professor, architecture historian Aaron Wunsch dies at 53
Wunsch taught at Penn starting in 2008, when he joined the department of architectural history as a visiting assistant professor. He later lectured for the graduate program on historical preservation at the School of Design before becoming a professor in the program.
Penn Nursing professor appointed to Pa. maternal mortality review committee
Pennsylvania’s Secretary of Health selected committee members from across the state who represent different areas of medical expertise.
The picks are in: Penn football vs. Bucknell
The Quakers return home and so do score predictions from members of DPOSTM.
One final tune-up: Penn football takes on Bucknell in final non-conference game
The Quakers enter the competition with a nine game winning streak against the Bisons.
Alyma Karbownik | Profile vs person: How genuine is the roommate search?
Columnist Alyma Karbownik explores how our carefully curated profiles hide the authenticity vital for finding a compatible roommate.
Elijah Ramirez | Fish-ing for the first-year experience
Columnist Elijah Ramirez calls on Penn Residential Services to improve their operations to better assist first-year students.
U.S. representative calls on Penn, other universities to release plans to protect Jewish students
The letter came days before the first anniversary of the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attacks on Israel, which saw widespread pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses — including at Penn.