Administration
Penn conducts AAU campus climate survey
The survey is being administered across 27 other universities within the AAU, which is chaired by Penn President Amy Gutmann.
Alpha Chi Omega to move off campus
Penn’s chapter of Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Epsilon, plans to officially revoke its charter with the University this week.
Complex policies turn students away from individualized majors
Students interested in an individualized major must go through a series of procedures much more complicated than declaring an existing major.
Q&A with the new director of the alcohol and drug program office
Noelle Melartin, the new director of the Office of Alcohol and Other Drug Program Initiatives, served as associate director from 2010 until March 2015, when she was promoted to her new position.
After 20 years, director of Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life announces retirement
On Tuesday, the office of the Vice Provost for University Life announced the retirement of Director of the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life Scott Reikofski after 20 years in the position.
In wake of OU scandal, Gutmann addresses free speech
In an interview with The Daily Pennsylvanian, Penn President Amy Gutmann, who is trained in political philosophy and political science, discussed the balance between fighting racism while protecting free speech.
The root of Penn's mental health problem
While Penn's new mental health task force report may have invigorated student initiatives and new awareness programs to foster a more supportive culture, many students who have used Penn’s mental health resources are disappointed by the Task Force’s inadequate discussion of ongoing problems with existing services.
Admissions files viewed through FERPA requests may be "not really worth seeing"
Nursing freshman Delaney Jenkins was underwhelmed after viewing her admissions files.
Bioethics Commission addresses more "Gray Matters" in neuroscience
On Thursday, the Bioethics Commission chaired by Penn President Amy Gutmann released a report outlining fourteen recommendations addressing some of the ethical questions raised by neuroscience.
Jason Tangson | God save the queen
As a symbol of the university, the president should make some effort to personally connect with the students, and not just in queueing photoshoots at holiday soirees.
Editorial | Building a better government
While candidates for positions throughout the UA argued about the success and implementation of projects, espousing their special connections with various administrators, we — and many others — remain unconvinced that he UA has any significant sway with Penn's administrators.Penn alumni donations by the numbers
Ever wonder how much money alumni donate to Penn? The Penn Fund, founded in 1927, aims to raise funds from alumni to go towards University expenses including student financial aid.
Four days before regular decision release, a look at this year's admissions cycle
Next Tuesday, thousands of hopeful applicants will learn whether or not they have been accepted to Penn.
Faculty and students respond to new sexual assault policies
On Feb. 1, Penn officially implemented a new set of policies regarding sexual assault. The changes led a group of Penn Law professors to write an open letter of criticism and continue to bring mixed reactions among Penn faculty and students.
Gutmann announces inaugural President's Engagement Prize winners
While many university leaders across the country trumpet the qualifications of their graduating seniors, President Amy Gutmann is putting money where her mouth is.
JOKE ISSUE: AirPennNet to ban Netflix
The decision was made mostly for financial reasons, Penn President Amy Gutmann said.
It's who you know: Connections may play a role in Penn admissions
Applicants with connections were more likely to be accepted to UT Austin. But this phenomenon occurs subtly at colleges everywhere, with Penn being no exception.
College Dean's Advisory Board reinvents writing seminar
From schoolwide celebrations to reinventing the writing seminar, the College of Arts and Sciences’ Dean’s Advisory Board hopes to improve the College experience one initiative at a time. Its latest endeavor is recruiting new members.
Penn-led health fair provides free services to West Philly
This past weekend, a number of Penn students went out into the West Philly community in order to provide services to others. Many returned with the realization that the community had provided a great service to them.