Academics
There’s always something new going on at Penn’s four undergraduate schools and 12 graduate schools. Look here for information on upcoming academic initiatives, new classes and research conducted by professors and students.
Penn names Ayako Kano as director of Wolf Humanities Center
Kano currently serves as a professor in the Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations.
Penn’s club scene has it all, from preprofessional to the performing arts
We've compiled a categorized, non-exhaustive list of Penn clubs to ease the stress associated with your extracurricular experience.
From free rides to free reads, a PennKey unlocks more than a dorm
From free subscriptions to discounted experiences around Philadelphia, here's a list of free perks that come with being a Penn student.
Research programs, funding opportunities that let Penn students earn money while learning
As an incoming Penn student, you may have some questions about how to get involved on campus — and how to make money doing so. Here are just a few of the many funding opportunities at Penn!
Here’s what you missed at Penn this summer
As the fall semester approaches, here’s what you missed on and around campus this summer at Penn.
Who’s who at Penn? Ten faces to know on campus
Penn is home to some of the world’s most talented and influential scholars, coaches, and industry experts — here are 10 that every student should know.
Twenty-nine must-knows for Penn’s Class of 2029
New to Penn and have some questions? Here are some answers.
NIH restores Penn research grants following federal court order, termination appeal
Some reinstatements were awarded following the appeal process, while others were mandated by federal court rulings.
Penn's Faculty Senate released their annual reports on admissions, faculty pay. Here's what to know
The 20-page report includes recommendations to improve the experiences of Penn students and faculty.
Meet six Fulbright grant recipients from Penn hoping to ‘explore the world’ through research
This year’s recipients include six members of Penn’s Class of 2025, three graduate students, and 10 alumni who were selected to receive full funding for international study, research, or teaching for up to 12 months.
Penn Museum to license Barnes Foundation '360-views' technology for online archeology courses
The Barnes Foundation developed the Visual Experience Platform to offer 360-degree views of galleries and collections, and to allow students to interact with artifacts by digitally zooming in on details.
From art conservation to robotics research, here’s how Penn students are spending summer on campus
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with students in six summer programs about their experiences and takeaways.
Penn to end alumni admissions conversations for upcoming application cycle
In lieu of "brief admissions-season conversations," alumni ambassadors will now participate in a “sustained year-round volunteer experience focused on supporting students at every stage of their Penn journey."
Penn researchers note benefits of adult genetic testing in new study
The researchers found that older patients were "just as likely" as younger patients to have a genetic condition linked to their critical illness.
Cancer research company founded by Penn scientists acquired in $2.1 billion deal
The deal, announced on June 30, will advance a subsect of research into new autoimmune treatments that began at Penn.
SEAS Senior Associate Dean David Meaney named next vice provost for research
Meaney — who currently serves as the Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Development and Strategic Initiatives at the School of Engineering and Applied Science — will begin August 1.
Penn researchers turn deadly fungus into ‘cancer-killing’ compound in new discovery
The researchers engineered a compound that kills leukemia cells with potency comparable to FDA-approved therapies by modifying these molecules.
Union election for Penn postdocs and research associates set for mid-July
The upcoming election on July 16 and 17 at Houston Hall will determine whether over 1,000 eligible postdocs and research associates will be represented by RAPUP.
Federal judge denies Amy Wax a preliminary injunction in her breach of contract case against Penn
The opinion came after Wax filed a motion in March seeking a preliminary injunction to prevent the University from implementing sanctions against her.