Administration
Students cry for Gutmann to make Penn fossil-free
Following the passage of a student referendum last winter urging Penn to divest from fossil fuels, the University Council recently voted to move forward with the divestment proposal submitted by the student group Fossil Free Penn.
New Sexual Violence Investigative Officer to step down
In January, he will serve as a judge on Philadelphia's Court of Common Pleas, to which he was recently elected.
Three changes coming to campus following the AAU sexual assault survey
The results of the survey revealed that Penn students are disappointingly unaware of Penn’s resources, and were less likely than their peers at other schools to bring issues forward.
Meet Penn's official conflict resolver
The Office of the Ombudsman works to “help people think through situations of stress or conflict in which they’re involved, to help deescalate conflict, and to help people move forward to a resolution"
Students question alcohol education posters
Some students question the intent and impact of alcohol and drug safety posters lining their dorms.
Chaplain uses art and music to encourage a Gun Free World
University Chaplain Charles Howard envisions a gun-free world, and has a plan to work towards it.
Administrators address cultural sensitivity following #WeArePhilly protest
The administration did not specifically respond to any of the demands set by SOUL on its Facebook event for the protest.
#WeArePhilly: Penn students stand in solidarity with Mizzou and Yale protests
This Thursday, some Penn students walked out of class at 2:30 p.m. as instructed by a Facebook event promoted by campus minority groups.
Drexel revokes Cosby's honorary degree
On Thursday, Drexel University announced its decision to rescind entertainer Bill Cosby's honorary degree, which he received in 1992.
Social media users react to SOUL's "#WeAreMizzou #WeAreYale #WeArePhilly" protest
SOUL, or Students Organizing for Unity and Liberation, led a protest Thursday afternoon in which students marched up and down Market Street and ended in front of Amy Gutmann's house.
Wharton dean is top paid among Penn's deans
Not only does Wharton offer higher salaries to its graduates - it provides a larger compensation package to its dean as well.
Newly elected Philadelphia mayor and city council push Penn to pay PILOTs
With Kenney and Gym in office, many expect there will be a more rigorous push for Penn to fund Philadelphia schools by paying PILOTs.
Penn Trustees approve $74.5 million to renovate Hill College House
Penn’s Board of Trustees met for their fall meetings last Thursday and Friday.
Despite 'deeply troubling' allegations, Penn will not revoke Cosby's honorary degree
Cosby, 77, who was accused two weeks ago of sexually assaulting someone at Penn Relays in 2004, received a Doctorate of Laws in 1990 and spoke at Commencement in 1997.
Among Ivy admin salaries, Gutmman's an outlier
Despite Gutmann's salary boost, other Penn administrators received salaries on par with those of their Ivy League peers.
Homecoming: More than just a football game
This weekend marks the seventh year of new events, including more artistic and cultural offerings.
Pre-orientation module expanded to all undergraduates following sexual assault survey results
The program, previously just offered to freshmen, may become mandatory if not enough students complete it before the spring semester.
Penn's Innovation Prize is bigger and broader than other Ivies'
The prize is among the largest social entrepreneurship awards offered by an American college.
Amy Gutmann's $3.5 million salary traces to fundraising success
According to Penn Board of Trustees Chair David L. David Cohen, “a significant portion of the President's compensation is in her performance bonus,” reflecting the success of the Making History Campaign.