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DP Daybreak | Penn Medicine funding concerns
Also, the DP looked into 2020 graduate and murder suspect Luigi Mangione's Penn fraternity connections.
Penn Press and Penn Institute of Urban Research host former Bogotá mayor at anniversary event
The event, titled “The City in the 21st Century: Celebrating the Reflective Practitioner featuring Enrique Peñalosa Londoño,” celebrated 20 years of collaboration between Penn Press and the Penn Institute of Urban Research.
Penn Medicine scientists develop tiny anticancer weapon, providing advances in immunotherapy
Researchers at Penn Medicine created an innovative cancer treatment using nano-sized capsules that can target and trigger cancer cell self-destruction.
2020 Penn graduate, murder suspect Luigi Mangione detailed health impact of fraternity ‘hell week’
At Penn, Mangione was involved in Greek Life, pursued a double-degree in engineering, and founded the University's first game development club — all while periodically suffering from back issues and "brain fog."
Penn Medicine dean addresses ‘anxiety’ surrounding federal funding, executive actions
Epstein’s email comes after 1968 Wharton graduate and President Donald Trump’s administration moved to freeze communications from United States health agencies, including the National Institutes of Health, earlier this week.
Here’s how Penn professors decide what they teach
The process starts with faculty submitting course proposals through a University-wide application called Curriculum Manager which is run by the Office of the University Registrar.
Spruce Street Upper Quad gate reopens following construction closure
The gate will be the only point of entry for the Upper Quad this semester as Fisher Hassenfeld’s rear entrance on Hamilton Walk entrance is now closed for construction.
‘Penn lost its way’: Josh Shapiro claims University mishandled allegations of antisemitism
Shapiro discussed the responsibility of universities to protect Jewish students and commented on the lack of appropriate action taken by the administration in response to antisemitic incidents.
DP Daybreak | Trump's return ushers in uncertainty
Also, Penn's Graduate School of Education announced a new master's degree in AI.
Penn Medicine leads cancer treatment breakthroughs in CAR T-cell therapy
Penn Medicine is one of the first institutions to develop FDA-approved CAR T-cell therapies. This therapy is currently approved to treat leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma.
Masala Kitchen, Carter’s Pizza and Beer open new University City franchises
The restaurants offer a variety of cuisines between them, including Indian food, American, and Korean.
Wharton alum donates $5 million to launch AI lab for organizational innovation
Pincus's gift — the largest of its kind given to the Generative AI Labs at Wharton — will support GAIL's efforts to explore "innovative AI applications for business and education."
One year later, Ramanan Raghavendran reflects on experience as Chair of the Penn Board of Trustees
In commemoration of his one-year anniversary as the Chair of the Penn Board of Trustees, Ramanan Raghavendran reflected on what he learned over his tenure.
Chabad at Penn hosts IDF soldiers to discuss Oct. 7 Hamas attack
The Jan. 21 event — titled "Courage & Sacrifice" — featured IDF combat medic Saar Arie and IDF observer Maya Desiatnik.
Peer counseling group Penn Benjamins to unveil new wellness events this spring
The group was founded in 2014 with the goal of providing a confidential and comfortable space for students to talk.
Penn Graduate School of Education set to pilot AI masters program in fall 2025
The curriculum is designed to explore a variety of topics from the power and potential of machine learning to the ethical implications of AI in education.
'I’m definitely worried’: Penn experts discuss abortion, reproductive rights in second Trump term
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke to Penn healthcare experts and Philadelphia-area abortion providers about what the next four years under Trump's second administration may hold, from federal abortion bans to state-by-state restrictions.
DP Daybreak | Professors weigh in on Trump's first day
Also, Trump pardoned a Penn graduate who had been convicted for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021 riot.
Penn Medicine-Wharton Fund for Health invests $250K in maternal, workplace health firms
The Fund for Health supports for-profit startups addressing social determinants of health for underserved Philadelphians.