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Penn Hillel plans 'Shabbat Together' event as controversy grows over Palestinian literature festival
The upcoming Shabbat event on Sept. 22 was organized to promote unity on campus by celebrating Jewish identity.
Carl June wins Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences for development of CAR-T cell immunotherapy
Carl June was awarded the prize for his work in creating and pioneering chimeric antigen receptor T Cell immunotherapy.
GAPSA, Career Services launch funding program for graduate students' unpaid summer internships
The summer internship program’s awards fall into four funding categories — $4,500, $3,000, $2,225 and $1,500 — depending on hours worked and student needs.
New ‘AI at Wharton’ initiative aims to explore and research AI applications, educate students on AI
The initiative will give students the opportunity to take advantage of Wharton’s resources to further their understanding of how to use AI and apply it in the business world.
From west to east: Mapping University construction since the first Penn Connects plan
The data helps demonstrate the impact of Penn Connects, a series of master plans published by the university in 2006, 2011, and 2018.
Penn University Club opens for the first time post-pandemic
Lunch options include entrees, sandwiches, sides, desserts, and beverages that rotate daily, as well as a salad bar.
New fried chicken restaurant opens in University City for 'hangry' college students
Hangry Joe’s serves a mix of Nashville-style chicken fingers, Korean fried chicken, and boba.
SP2 professor elected president of nonprofit research organization
Guo will serve a four-year term in his new position, including one year as president-elect, according to the SP2 announcement.
Penn president addresses controversy surrounding on-campus Palestinian literature festival
The administrators' statement, which said the event was not organized by the University, was the first in recent memory to respond to criticism of a campus event.
ARCH renovations make progress one year after dedication to cultural groups
Additional renovations including the redesign of rooms, furniture, and aesthetics of the building have been completed.
Wharton begins offering diversity, equity, and inclusion major and concentration
The first students who can major and concentrate in DEI will graduate in 2024 following its start this academic year.
Former Senator Richard Burr discusses artificial intelligence, health policy at Penn event
Over 30 students and community members gathered in the forum of the Perelman Center for Political Science and Economics to attend the event.
Indigenous studies program at risk after Penn's only tenured Native professor retires
Without an active search for a permanent Indigenous studies coordinator to replace Margaret Bruchac, students are raising concerns about Penn's commitment to the program.
Donald Trump is ineligible to hold office, conservative law professors claim in Penn Law Review article
University of Chicago professor William Buade and University of St. Thomas professor Michael Paulsen studied Trump's eligibility to run for president for more than a year, according to The New York Times.
Sustainable nonprofit grocer founded by Penn alumni to break ground in Cobbs Creek
With University funds and support from the local community, they are set to begin construction of their Cobbs Creek storefront later this month.
2010 College graduate sentenced to four years in prison for participating in Jan. 6 riots
Stedman, who was in the Capitol for over 40 minutes, was part of the “disorderly mob” that violated police lines, entered the Crypt, and entered the chambers and offices of then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, according to a press release published by the District of Columbia Department of Justice.
Penn Museum to begin major renovations on Ancient Egypt and Nubia Galleries
To accommodate the construction process, the current Egypt Gallery will temporarily close to the public starting Nov. 6.
Penn student groups organize fundraiser for Morocco earthquake relief
Penn Muslim Student Association, the Penn Arab Student Society, Penn Middle East Center, and other student and faculty volunteers are assisting in the efforts.
GAPSA, UA sponsor photo booth for free professional headshots in Career Services office
The UA and GAPSA equally split the cost of the booth, with each organization directing $17,000 to Penn’s Career Services Center.