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In absence of University-wide guidance, Penn professors vary approaches to AI in academics
Six Penn professors and administrators spoke with The Daily Pennsylvanian about how they are tackling the use of ChatGPT, from banning to mandating its use.
WUHC Incubator program gives undergraduates insight into the healthcare industry
The WUHC Incubator allows teams of students interested in healthcare, biotech, and life sciences to attend interactive workshops and speaker events hosted by healthcare executives and industry experts.
Penn to stop awarding dean's list recognition to undergraduate students
The dean’s list is an annual honor given to students based on academic performance during the fall and spring semesters.
Penn hosts Energy Week to generate awareness about scholarship, equity in energy
This year’s events covered a range of topics including decarbonization, extreme heat, sustainable energy, and climate justice.
From classes on anime to the Beatles, here are five unique courses being taught at Penn
The following courses are currently being taught in the spring 2023 semester.
Biotech company founded by Penn alum seeks to prevent food allergies
Lele was inspired to start Hanimune Therapeutics when her son developed food allergies at a young age.
Penn Fashion Week, Baker Retailing Center host social media lead for Vogue Magazine
Gimmel leads the social team and social media marketing strategy for American Vogue.
Penn students rush to buy bottled water after chemical spill prompts emergency water advisory
According to a map of possibly affected areas, the zip code encompassing Penn's campus is not affected by the advisory because it does not receive tap water from the Delaware River.
Penn named one of the 'Top Producing Institutions' of Fulbright Students
The Department of State included Penn on this year’s list of institutions with the highest number of accepted Fulbright applicants.
Philadelphia agrees to a $9.25 million settlement for police response to 2020 protests
About 350 plaintiffs who were teargassed, struck with rubber bullets, and detained by the Philadelphia Police Department in the protests following the murder of George Floyd will receive compensatory damages.
UA, Penn Residential Services launch free menstrual product pilot at Hill College House
If the program were to be a success, Penn would join a number of schools, including Princeton University, Yale University, and Harvard University, in supplying free period products on campus.
From Lyn's to Hemo's, the DP mapped Penn's food truck scene
The analysis — which examined 45 food trucks and 72 restaurants near campus — found that 41% of food trucks on or near campus offer Halal food.
Penn experts blame climate change for 'snowless,' abnormally warm winter in Phila.
The meteorological season, marked approximately from late December to February, was the fifth warmest in Philadelphia history.
Penn fashion clubs to host inaugural Penn Met Gala
The Penn Met Gala is the culminating event in a month of student-planned, fashion-related events on campus.
Workers at 34th and Walnut streets Starbucks participate in nationwide strike
The strike was held in lieu of “Founder’s Day” on March 22, a Starbucks event held in honor of Howard Schultz who served as the company’s CEO for many years.
United Minorities Council and Class Board host multicultural celebration in Houston Hall
This was the first time the event has occurred since the COVID-19 pandemic.
‘On its last legs’: How Penn is quietly refining its legacy admissions policy
The policy's wording was updated on Penn's website during the Class of 2026 admissions cycle last year, the DP found.
Penn Med leadership counters union campaign among residents, fellows as NLRB election approaches
Since the election details were finalized, house staff organizers alleged that Penn Med leadership has been spreading misinformation about the voting process.
Seven Penn students and one graduate named 2023 Thouron Scholars
The award will cover complete tuition for two years of study at any university in the United Kingdom.