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Derek Griffith named Penn Integrates Knowledge with appointments in Penn Nursing, Penn Med
Griffith will join Penn Nursing and the Perelman School of Medicine as the Risa Lavizzo-Mourey Population Health and Health Equity University Professor.
Wharton's Baker Retailing Center holds annual 24-hour Ideathon sponsored by Spirit Halloween
Spirit Halloween, the corporate sponsor this year, presented two case challenges for the participants.
Leader of Belarusian opposition movement speaks at Perry World House about fighting for democracy
Tikhanovskaya talked about her local and global fight for democratic values, as well as her experience uniting millions of Belarusians ready to stand up for their freedom.
Unionized Penn Medicine residents and fellows reach historic contract agreement
If a ratification vote is approved, Penn Medicine residents and fellows will become the first doctors in Pennsylvania to secure a union contract.
Penn tries to move vigil ‘in remembrance of our martyrs’ in Middle East, citing new protest policies
The vigil — which was held "in remembrance of our martyrs, from Palestine to Lebanon to Syria," according to an Instagram post from Penn Students Against the Occupation of Palestine — began around 1:30 p.m. near the Split Button.
DP Daybreak | Wharton Fund donations appear to decline
Also, Penn trustees met for the first time this fall.
Penn Libraries opens two new exhibits exploring physicality, movement of books in Van Pelt Library
Both exhibits explore the physicality and perception of books and will be open to the public until the end of the semester.
Yale Law professor, New York Times reporter discuss 'mistakes' in war at Penn Law Review panel
Penn Carey Law professor Jean Galbraith served as moderator for the event, which took place in the Fitts Auditorium on Sept. 24 with around 100 students in attendance.
Emmy Award-winning screenwriter Meredith Scardino talks comedy journey at Kelly Writers House
Scardino spoke with Penn professor and fellow screenwriter Kathy DeMarco Van Cleve before a crowd of about 50 Penn students, Philadelphia residents, and KWH community members.
Penn trustees discuss antisemitism response, open expression, artificial intelligence in meeting
The Committee discussed the progress of several academic and campus initiatives and passed multiple resolutions, including to reappoint the deans of two of Penn's graduate schools.
DP Daybreak | Biden's planned Penn return
Also, the Penn community takes stock of Amy Wax's sanctions
Wharton appears to lose donors, omit donation statistics in annual report after year of backlash
The shortened nature of this year’s Wharton Fund Donor Honor Roll, which is 23 pages shorter than its 2023 counterpart, indicates a reduction in Wharton donors over the past 12 months.
Penn cites new religious inclusion office in antisemitism lawsuit — just days after announcing it
Interim Penn President Larry Jameson announced the new office four days before citing it in the lawsuit.
Some Penn affiliates applaud Amy Wax sanctions — while others warn of free speech implications
Wax’s sanctions are wide–ranging, including a one–year suspension at half pay that goes into effect next fall.
New York Times correspondent highlights Russia-China partnership in foreign policy lecture
The lecture, held in Houston Hall’s Hall of Flags, focused on the implications of the 2024 presidential election for United States foreign policy.
Penn GSE honors three pioneers in education with 2024 Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Prize
GSE professors Edmund Gordon, Jody Lewen, and Robert Lerman were recognized for their achievement in pre-K-12 education, higher education, and lifelong learning.
New student-run platform Crayon Politics aims to increase accessibility of political information
Crayon Politics, a new student-founded startup at Penn, is a civic tech platform working to bridge the disconnect between voters and politicians.
Biden: ‘I want to’ return to Penn after presidency
Biden used the the Penn Biden Center as his main office in Washington after he departed the vice presidency under former President Barack Obama in 2017.
DP Daybreak | Penn's U.S. News ranking drop, explained
Also, Sens. Bob Casey (D-Pa.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) held a campaign event in Montgomery County.