Administration
Two well-known Penn donors just gifted $250 million to Columbia's medical school
Of the full donation, $150 million will fund an endowment which, after five years, will eliminate student loans for Columbia medical students.
Penn's Trustees chair is a major supporter of a net neutrality plan that professors call dangerous
David Cohen also serves as the executive vice president of Comcast Corporation, which, if the bill passes, would be able to control the content and speed of certain websites available.
A look into Amy Gutmann’s role with one of the world’s largest asset management firms
As university endowments, including Penn’s own pool of assets, have increased in value, student activists have focused intently on the choices investment managers make with school money.
From a record endowment to funding threats, here's what happened to Penn's finances in 2017
As 2018 approaches, the University continues to face unanswered questions about its investments and how they will hold up against shifting federal guidelines.
To keep parents in the dark, some Penn students forgo STI testing or opt to pay extra at SHS
SHS covers free HIV testing, but charges for tests for gonorrhea, syphilis, chlamydia, and herpes, as well as examinations for Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C.
Ezekiel Emanuel and Thomas Miller debated opposing health care views at Penn on Thursday
Penn professor Ezekiel Emanuel worked on the ACA as an advisor to Obama, and Thomas Miller co-wrote the 2011 book, “Why Obamacare is Wrong for America.”
A/C, fire alarms, bathrooms: What residents of Hill think post-renovation
Fire alarms have sounded an estimated 15 times this semester in Hill, which "appear to stem from oversensitivity of sensors," administrators wrote in an email to residents on Dec. 7.
These Penn students held a memorial for the high rise field as their public art project
The project comes a month after Penn announced plans on Nov. 2 to spend a record-breaking $163 million on a new dormitory located on the high rise field.
At the University Council's Open Forum on Wednesday, there was little open discussion
GAPSA President and council member Miles Owen said he was disappointed that the forum was so short and included only four speakers.
Low-income but not 'high-need': how some Penn students are left out of programs for those in need
College freshman Cassandra Jobman, who is a member of Penn First and the QuestBridge program, was not informed of Penn's extended meal options over Thanksgiving break.
In an effort to make Penn tobacco-free, the University has removed dozens of smoker poles on campus
College sophomore Aleksei Kuryla said he was skeptical that removing smoker poles on campus would effectively reduce smoking among students.
Penn raised its general fees by 12.5 percent — students want to know where that money is going
For the 2018 academic year, the Recreation Fee was eliminated and included under the General Fee category for the first time.
Penn promised more wellness events after the 'Campus Conversation.' Here's what has been done.
In a statement, Executive Director of the Provost’s Office Leo Charney listed more than ten events associated with the "Campaign for Wellness."
Ahead of Senate vote, Harvard's president lobbied in Washington against GOP tax bill
Harvard's Drew Gilpin Faust is not the only university leader to publicize her institution's opposition to the bill. Penn President Amy Gutmann called the bill "regressive" in an emailed statement sent to all University students and staff in early November.
This Thanksgiving, first-generation low-income students had more meal options on campus
For the first time, faculty members, alumni, and staff on campus were invited to host students for meals during their Thanksgiving breaks.
Penn settles lawsuit with student who accused the U. of mishandling sexual misconduct case
The student, known as John Doe in court documents, was accused of sexual assault by another student, Jane Roe, in June of 2016. Penn found him responsible for sexual misconduct.
A year after its opening, New College House has yet to change its 'descriptor' name
Penn said the name of the dorm would be temporary, but NCH has yet to receive a new one. Now, a new building near the west end of campus is being named New College House West.
Trump's decision to end TPS program sparks new immigration concerns at Penn
In several announcements throughout November, the Trump administration has left tens of thousands of migrants from El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Haiti with just months to leave the country.
Amy Gutmann announces new wellness initiatives in response to 'Campus Conversation'
In a school-wide email, Gutmann wrote that CAPS will hire five new full-time members and introduce a system for students to review administrative process within the department.