Administration
The Man behind the Machines: Penn's new Engineering Dean
Before becoming an engineering rockstar, Kumar was simply a teenager with a passion for science fiction.
Gutmann encourages seniors to apply for President's Engagement Prizes
Last year's four prize winners will return to campus throughout this semester to discuss their projects with students interested in applying.
Student aid receiving the majority of Penn's endowment
Despite claims to the contrary, the majority of Penn's endowment goes to student aid.
Penn alumni legend E. Craig Sweeten died at 100
You’ll probably recognize the name E. Craig Sweeten when walking by Sweeten Alumni House, the red brick gothic style house that is home to Penn Alumni relations.
Fighting for free speech, online and behind the podium
The Committee on Open Expression was far more active in 2014-2015 than it had been in years past.
Transition of Power: A guide to Penn's six newest deans
The Class of 2019 are not the only new faces on campus — six new deans have been appointed over the last several months to serve throughout Penn’s twelve schools
Penn reaches all corners of the globe through online learning
Penn professor Brian Bushee’s financial accounting course has found its way to students in every single country, excluding the Vatican City, Cuba and North Korea.
Inside Penn's soaring tuition
Penn administrators explain why tuition is rising at twice the rate of inflation.
Penn increases undergraduate financial aid budget by nearly $9 million
The budget allocates $206 million to undergraduate financial aid, an increase of four percent from the projected 2015 forecast.
Gutmann's annual Welcome Back Picnic relocated to Wynn Commons
Construction prevented the picnic from taking place at Gutmann's house as it has in past years
Students surprised by Convocation’s focus on mental health
Few expected convocation to pointedly address the mental health crisis that has rocked Penn’s campus since six students committed suicide within 15 months.
Penn rebrands financial aid policy from 'no-loan' to 'all-grant'
The change is limited to name only — the program remains the same, according to the University's financial aid webpage.
Pi Kapp joins ranks of off-campus fraternities after losing its charter
After a two-year battle with the Penn administration and national fraternity, Penn’s chapter of Pi Kappa Phi had its charter revoked over the summer.
Stanton Wortham appointed Faculty Director of the Online Learning initiative
Stanton Wortham, the Judy and Howard Berkowitz professor in the Graduate School of Education, will begin on September 1.
Dean of the School of Dental Medicine reappointed for six more years
While Kinane will serve as dean for six more years in a familiar post, his reappointment follows six new dean searches at Penn over the past two years.
Penn removes financial hurdle for freshmen with free access to Microsoft Office
Providing Microsoft Office software free for Penn students has been a longstanding priority for the Undergraduate Assembly and the Administration
Nine things you missed at the June Board of Trustees meeting
Penn's Board of Trustees met on June 19 to discuss and approve several major initiatives within the University. The DP summarized some of the highlights.
Water purification plan among President's Engagement Prize winners
The five inaugural winners of the President's Engagement Prize will use this summer to prepare for their respective community engagement projects across the world. The President's Engagement Prize was announced last summer as part of Penn President Amy Gutmann's vision for students to engage with the world, as set forth in the Penn Compact 2020.
New mental health policy recommendations engage Penn faculty
A possible addition to Penn’s mental health policies and procedures may change how the faculty interacts with students.