Administration
Following trend, students left off sex assault hearing panels
With the establishment of a new investigatory office for sexual assault, students will take a step back from the disciplinary process — a changed that has sparked controversy throughout the country.
Penn announces new head of disciplinary office
The University has named Julie Lyzinski Nettleton as the new permanent director of the Office of Student Conduct.
New college house follows sustainability goals
Penn’s new college house will be fit to follow the University’s new environmentally-friendly guidelines.LPS group aims to form community for 'nontraditional' students
For some of Penn's "non-traditional" students in the College of Liberal and Professional Studies — students who start at Penn when they're over 21 —, it's not always as easy to find the same opportunities.
Trustees approve new degrees, discuss projects at Oct. meeting
Penn's Board of Trustees discussed updates on the recently announced Climate Action Plan 2.0 and how University administrators have preempted calls for Payments in Lieu of Taxes at meetings last week.
For computer science classes, growing enrollment but the same accommodations
While more and more Penn students enroll in entry-level computer science classes, the CIS department is struggling to find the resources to keep up.Penn has seen a
Administrators meet with students over new sexual assault policy
Administrators have been meeting with student groups to discuss upcoming changes to University sexual assault policy.Guest column by Will Johnson and Thomas Lee | Gutmann’s climate plan is not enough
Last Tuesday, President Amy Gutmann sent an email to the Penn community about the launch of Climate Action Plan 2.0. Despite its account of previous accomplishments and plans for the next five years, CAP 2.0 falls short of the mark. To be a genuine climate action leader, Penn must divest its endowment from fossil fuels and reinvest in clean energy.
Endowment returns fail to outpace the pack
Penn’s endowment returns were just average compared to its peers during fiscal year 2014.
Making an effort to find more Rhodes, Marshall scholars
It’s been more than four years since Penn has had a Rhodes Scholar ? but the Center for Undergraduate Research and Fellowships has revamped the fellowship application process in an effort to add Penn names to the ranks of scholars.For the first time, Penn put in place a faculty review committee to review and interview applicants for the Rhodes, Marshall and Mitchell Scholarships, three competitive awards for American students to pursue graduate studies in the United Kingdom and Ireland and select finalists to receive Penn’s official endorsement.Prior to the committee’s instatement, students were welcome to apply and receive Penn’s endorsement so long as they satisfied the minimum requirements for the fellowships.
Disciplinary office four years behind on annual statistics reports
Compared to Ivy peers, Penn lags in disciplinary transparency.
New sexual assault process discussed at U. Council
Penn's General Counsel Wendy White confirmed in an interview after Wednesday's University Council meeting that Penn will implement its new disciplinary process for sexual assaults next semester.
Gutmann elected chair of university association
Penn President Amy Gutmann was elected chair of the Association of American Universities on Tuesday, placing her at a vantage point to vocalize and advocate for current issues in higher education.
Penn announces renewed sustainability plan
Penn announced on Tuesday afternoon the University's next steps to make the campus as environmentally friendly as possible.
Head-hunting behind closed doors
Penn follows a policy of confidentiality in its searches for new deans and senior administrators.
Penn to announce new sustainability plan
Penn President Amy Gutmann plans to announce Penn’s Climate Action Plan 2.0 on Tuesday
Gutmann's 10th anniversary: Policies and progress since 2004
Penn has changed since President Amy Gutmann’s tenure began a decade ago.
On the record: Gutmann talks mental health
The fight for better mental health at Penn is not yet a mission accomplished but it is an integral part of the University’s overall mission, according to Penn President Amy Gutmann.
Gutmann confronted about mental health at University Council meeting
Penn President Amy Gutmann was confronted about her response to the mental health crisis