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College leadership, faculty refute ‘one size fits all’ approach to AI policy at Penn
All faculty who spoke to the DP stressed that faculty support, transparency, fairness, and creativity in AI use are key to ensuring it advances, rather than detracts, from student learning.
Penn RA union members voice frustrations with financial aid office, lack of support from union
Some affected union members told The Daily Pennsylvanian that financial aid reductions increased tuition costs and alleged that the union did not fully support their efforts to work through the issues with Penn.
Penn launches master's program in applied criminology and police leadership, first in nation
The two-year program, which is housed in the School of Arts and Sciences, will be the first graduate program of its kind in the United States.
Fire breaks out at Penn Sheraton hotel, quickly controlled
The fire broke out on the 19th floor of the building, according to a statement from the Philadelphia Fire Department, and was first reported just before 12 p.m.
Magill’s testimony, one year later: How her historic resignation shaped Penn
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with nearly a dozen students, faculty, and alumni to better understand how the University has evolved in the year since Liz Magill resigned.
Penn students, faculty voice concerns about Penn Police raid, barricades at U. Council meeting
At the meeting, several students and professors raised concerns about Penn Police's execution a search warrant at an off-campus residence belonging to pro-Palestinian student activists in October.
Wharton partners with Jay-Z's Shawn Carter Foundation to enhance financial education at HBCUs
The program, which launches in January, will teach financial literacy in for-credit or co-curricular courses at Lincoln University, Norfolk State University, and Virginia State University.
Penn names music professor Jeffrey Kallberg as School of Arts and Sciences interim dean
Kallberg will begin the role on Jan. 1, 2025, according to the announcement sent to the University community, and will serve until a permanent successor is named.
‘A dire situation’: Penn faculty say shared governance broke down over past year
Penn’s faculty members claimed that the University’s shared governance structures have eroded over the past year amid administrative turmoil and controversies surrounding academic freedom and open expression.
Insomnia Cookies CEO, who founded company in Penn apartment, reflects on chain in DP interview
2004 College graduate Seth Berkowitz first conceptualized the store in 2003 alongside Jared Barnett, another 2004 College graduate, in Berkowitz's dorm room.
Penn security report shows decrease in alcohol disciplinary infractions, uptick in vehicle theft
The report, which includes statistics from 2021 through 2023, found a significant decrease in alcohol-related disciplinary referrals and a rise in motor vehicle theft.
Biochemist Squire Booker appointed Penn Integrates Knowledge professor
Booker will join Penn in spring 2025 as a professor in the Departments of Chemistry and Biochemistry and Biophysics.
Penn Med, American Heart Association launch initiative to address high blood pressure in Phila.
The new program, called “Team Up to Take Down High Blood Pressure," aims to close the health gap in West and Southwest Philadelphia neighborhoods.
School of Social Policy & Practice offers new certification program in data sharing
The new program will focus on the use of civic data — data held by government agencies and nonprofit organizations — to work towards social justice and equity.
Wharton launches podcast focusing on artificial intelligence, fintech
The “Future of Finance” series, which ran weekly from Nov. 11 to Dec. 2, discusses emerging themes in the industry, including artificial intelligence, financial technology, and social investing.
College Republicans criticizes presidential pardon of Hunter Biden, alleging 'hypocrisy and deceit'
In a statement to The Daily Pennsylvanian, College Republicans called the pardon “a reflection of hypocrisy and deceit" representative of the Biden administration.
Penn GSE to launch college, career readiness program with School District of Philadelphia
Programming will be free of cost to the District, schools, and students, according to the Penn GSE press release.
Employees at Saxbys, popular coffee shop near Penn campus, begin unionization effort
The workers will join Workers United Local 80, a Philadelphia-based chapter of Workers United that primarily supports local baristas.
Penn advises international students, faculty to return to U.S. before Trump’s inauguration
The announcement, posted on the International Students and Scholar Services website, is directed at Penn community members who hold J-1 and H1-B visas and plan to travel internationally over winter break.
