Administration
"Stressbusters" mental wellness app continues to develop amid mixed reviews
Early in the fall semester, staff members at Counseling and Psychological Services contracted out the development of an app designed specifically for students to improve and maintain their mental health.
Thrive at Penn module sees 23 percent completion rate
The program covers four topics: thriving at a research university, wellness and health, the risks associated with alcohol and other drugs and healthy relationships and sexual violence prevention.
Greek life admin. 'no longer employed' by Penn
An email from the Division of VPUL confirmed his exit from an administrative role in the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life.
Penn gives new attention to faculty leaves for childcare, illness
The administration also noted an increased emphasis on following established guidelines regarding the process of obtaining tenure itself.
U. investigates potentially false claims by OFSL admin.
Doubt over Jones’ academic credentials arose after Onward State retracted a Jan. 14 article about Jones’ visit to Penn State.
Top things we learned in our meeting with Amy Gutmann
Each semester, reporters and editors from The Daily Pennsylvanian meet with Penn President Amy Gutmann to discuss major initiatives and hot topics.
New sexual violence investigative officer has years of experience practicing domestic and sexual violence law
Veteran Philadelphia lawyer Deborah Harley has a new job at Penn in a brand new office to match — in the building that just went up at 3901 Walnut Street.
UPDATED: OFSL administrator may have been misrepresenting his background
Associate Director for Community Development Kenny Jones's academic credentials have been called into question.
MaryFrances McCourt announced Penn's new Vice President for Finance and Treasurer
The Indiana University senior vice president and chief financial officer will replace Stephen Golding.
Due to recent charges, Cosby degree debate continues
In light of the recent charges brought against actor and comedian Bill Cosby, students continue to question whether Cosby’s honorary degree should be rescinded.
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.