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Penn researchers receive grant to develop AI systems supporting personalized medical treatments
Engineering School researchers will work closely with clinicians at Perelman to gather data on real-world constraints, with the goal of driving better health outcomes.
Bob Casey concedes Pa. Senate race to Dave McCormick two weeks after Election Day
On Thursday — more than two weeks after Election Day — Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.) conceded to Republican challenger Dave McCormick in the race for Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate seat.
Seniors report anxieties about pursuing careers in arts, government after 2024 presidential election
Students in the other 50% who spoke with The Daily Pennsylvanian voiced anxieties about the impact of Trump's election on the job market, especially for those who plan to work in government or require a visa in order to remain in the United States.
Penn Health System reports $49.3 million in operating income in 2025 first fiscal quarter
The health system reported its most recent operating income — which is down from $57.8 million reported in the corresponding period last year — to bondholders on Nov. 15, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream opens first location in University City
The new University City is located at 3631 Walnut St., which was previously occupied by The Accolade on Chestnut, and marks the the fourth Van Leeuwen in Philadelphia.
Penn Venture Lab program supports startups tackling health care billing errors, insurance workflows
Penn Venture Lab’s VIP-X Accelerator program is supporting two health care focused startups this semester — Horus Health and Felicity — to address inefficiencies in medical billing and insurance workflows.
Penn Engineering launches Responsible Innovation Initiative at intersection of tech and ethics
The initiative aims to ensure that technological advancement serves humanity's best interests.
Conservative Penn students describe 'alienation,' 'threats' for supporting Trump
College senior Isabella Corman, whose viewpoints "align more with conservative ideologies," said she was surprised to see the size of Penn's Trump-voting contingent.
Inside Josh Shapiro's covert push for influence at Penn
Documents obtained by the DP reveal the governor's extensive involvement in Penn's affairs, including its response to antisemitism and the pro-Palestinian encampment.
Penn’s latest climate and sustainability action plan prioritizes decarbonization, waste reduction
Known as CSAP 4.0, the latest initiative targets waste reduction and sustainable purchasing while highlighting a new action plan for the University of Pennsylvania Health System.
Nobel Prize laureate, Penn researcher Katalin Karikó speaks at Hill College House dinner
Karikó's work was fundamental to the development of Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccines.
Penn GSE appoints Sade Bonilla as inaugural faculty research director of community engagement office
In her new role, Bonilla will lead select research projects within the School District of Philadelphia and provide “thought leadership” on the evaluation of OSCE’s programs, according to the announcement from Penn GSE.
Annenberg study investigates psychology behind processing of political messages
Alongside researchers from Dartmouth College, Columbia University, and University of California Berkeley, the team found that there was no single brain region responsible for processing the various types of partisan information.
Penn Carey Law School establishes Democracy Consortium for student-led civic initiatives
The initiative builds on the work of the Democracy Law Project, a pro bono group focused on election law and voting rights within Penn’s Toll Public Interest Center.
Penn Criminology research links Airbnb rentals with higher crime rates in London
The researchers found a positive correlation between an increase in the number of Airbnbs available and an increase in theft, burglary, robbery and violence.
Penn students develop online tool to help high schoolers navigate college finances
Launched in April 2024, Finiverse is a free app that provides a comprehensive breakdown of the total cost of attending individual colleges.
Civic House partner Why Not Prosper opens first museum honoring formerly incarcerated people
F.I.R.M., whose opening coincided with Why Not Prosper's 23rd anniversary and was attended by over 250 people, was established to uplift the experiences, voices, and artwork of formerly incarcerated individuals.
Penn students found two startup apps to promote item exchanges between students on college campuses
The two apps — agora and Need That — aim to redefine how students buy, sell, and trade items within their immediate communities and are aiming to break into the Penn community.
Major financial aid expansion at Penn targets middle-income families, excludes home values
As part of the initiative, Penn will increase financial aid packages and guarantee full tuition scholarships to a greater number of students.