Administration
Deborah Harley appointed new Sexual Violence Investigation Officer
Harley's predecessor, Christopher Mallios, left in November to become a judge of Philadelphia’s Court of Common Pleas.
Campaign for Community criticized for not addressing race specifically enough
Instead of directly responding to the demands from SOUL following Ferguson protests, the University initiated the Campaign for Community.
Case against Penn and Amazon can go forward, Pa. court says
The family of former Nursing student Arya Singh sued Penn and Amazon after her suicide in Feb. 2013.
In light of national racial tensions, Penn eliminates "Faculty Master" title
The change comes after weeks of student protests on college campuses nationwide over racial discrimination.
Gutmann's holiday party relocated after rowdy showing last year
About a year ago, students disrupted the annual holiday study break at Penn President Amy Gutmann's house with a protest.
Ashlee Halbritter named Director of Campus Health
On Nov. 5, Ashlee Halbritter was named the director of Campus Health. Previously employed as a health educator at Penn for the past three years, Halbritter seeks to make public health more consistent at Penn.
Penn Wellness Partners program aims to bridge the 'information gap' of mental health resources
Faculty and administration will display Penn Wellness Partner stickers on office doors and windows to signal that they are knowledgeable and willing to assist students.
Penn announces new sexual violence investigative officer
Local attorney Deborah A. Harley has been appointed, making her the second person to be hired for the position.
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.