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A voter's guide to the 2023 general election
Philadelphia will choose its 100th Mayor, either Republican David Oh or Democrat Cherelle Parker.
Penn political groups share plans, endorsements for election day in off-year municipal election
Penn Democrats, Penn College Republicans, and Penn Young Democratic Socialists of America shared their preparations, plans, and endorsements ahead of Election Day.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe opens location near Penn's campus at 3737 Chestnut apartment building
Tropical Smoothie Cafe joins Playa Bowls and Gong Cha, which both opened in June, as new restaurant offerings in University City.
Penn researchers partner with Camden County to create virtual reality training on Narcan use
The virtual reality video aims to educate the public on how to use Narcan through an accessible, immersive training experience.
Drone Club at Penn gives students the chance to build drones and explore new technology
Drone Club at Penn is open to students of all backgrounds, regardless of their previous experiences with engineering, coding, and electronics.
Wharton MBA student launches 'Crushes' app to reinvent dating for Penn community
Initially launched on Valentine's Day last year, Crushes was first available exclusively to Wharton MBA students
Annenberg survey finds decline in vaccine trust, rise in health misinformation acceptance
71% of those surveyed agreed that vaccines approved in the United States are safe, a decrease from 77% in April 2021.
Penn finds 'no credible threat' after staff receive antisemitic emails targeting Hillel, Lauder dorm
Penn's Division of Public Safety was notified of the threats and conducted safety sweeps of Penn Hillel and Lauder College House.
School of Arts and Sciences announces initiative to encourage respectful dialogue, open expression
The SAS Dean’s Office announced “Living the Hard Promise: A Dialogue Series” and reaffirmed its commitment to open expression in an email to the Penn community on Nov. 2.
Spring 2024 Communications curriculum expands with six new courses covering journalism to AI
The new courses will be taught by visiting and postdoctoral fellows, which means they will be one-time offerings.
Assistant professor of Penn Nursing awarded grant to support LGBTQ adolescents and their families
The grant will go towards helping expand Parents Advancing Supportive and Sexuality-Inclusive Sex Talks.
Penn students celebrate Filipino American Heritage Month throughout October
Students celebrated Filipino American History Month in October, with events including the annual Halo-Halloween celebration hosted by the Penn Philippine Association.
Penn South Asia Society's annual cultural show draws over 1,000 attendees
At the show, eight of Penn’s singing and dance teams, including Penn Raas, Masala, Masti, Thillana, Sargam, Naach, Dhamaka, and Atma, performed.
Vice Dean Diana Robertson implements Lunch with VDR for enhanced student engagement at Wharton
Robertson believes that these interactions not only help build relationships, but also reinforce the strength and warmth of the Wharton community, particularly for first-year students.
Penn’s Asian American Studies Program expands with new faculty, postdoc fellows
The Panda Express Postdoctoral Fellowship is funded through the Panda CommUnity Fund, Panda Express’s corporate giving fund.
Penn Women's Center hosts 50th anniversary celebration, unveiling archive display
The event featured the unveiling of an archive display on the second floor and a plaque recognizing the significant contributions of the Class of 1973 to the Women’s Center over the past 50 years.
Hundreds of demonstrators criticize divisive rhetoric, antisemitism on campus at pro-Israel rally
Attendees gathered at the Split Button at 1 p.m. to hear speeches from Penn students and professors before marching on Locust Walk to continue the event outside Penn Hillel.
Magill pledges to regain trust of critical donors as students protest outside Board of Trustees meeting
“I have heard from some that I have not been as effective as I could have been or should have been," Magill told the trustees.
Greenfield Intercultural Center designates associate director to support Natives at Penn
Baricuatro serves as the first advisor for Natives at Penn.
