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Penn leaders warn of challenges to immigration, financial aid, research during Trump presidency
Vice President of Government Affairs Jeffrey Cooper cited several potential effects of Trump's leadership, including threats to higher education, changes to tax policies, and altered immigration laws.
Insomnia Cookies CEO, who founded company in Penn apartment, reflects on chain in DP interview
2004 College graduate Seth Berkowitz first conceptualized the store in 2003 alongside Jared Barnett, another 2004 College graduate, in Berkowitz's dorm room.
Wharton launches podcast focusing on artificial intelligence, fintech
The “Future of Finance” series, which ran weekly from Nov. 11 to Dec. 2, discusses emerging themes in the industry, including artificial intelligence, financial technology, and social investing.
Koch's Deli, a West Philadelphia staple, reopens near Penn's campus after renovations
Koch's, a local Jewish delicatessen at 43rd and Locust streets, first closed in November 2023 after the Philadelphia Department of Health reported 21 health code violations.
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream opens first location in University City
The new University City is located at 3631 Walnut St., which was previously occupied by The Accolade on Chestnut, and marks the the fourth Van Leeuwen in Philadelphia.
Penn students found two startup apps to promote item exchanges between students on college campuses
The two apps — agora and Need That — aim to redefine how students buy, sell, and trade items within their immediate communities and are aiming to break into the Penn community.
Wharton removes undergraduate demographic data, citing inconsistency showing drop in students of color
A Wharton spokesperson said that the discrepancy was due to differences in how the percentages of students of color and students from underrepresented groups were calculated for each class.
Penn professor Lindsey Cameron, former rideshare driver, reflects on experience in FASPE program
Cameron has previously published research about her experience as a rideshare driver and told the DP that her experiences informs the content she teaches her students.
Biden visits Phila. union hall to tout pro-labor record, present Presidential Citizens Medal
Biden spoke to a crowd of union members at UA Local 692 Sprinkler Fitters about his administration’s support for organized labor.
LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman to teach at Wharton in new AI program
The six-week, live online program, which was announced in an Oct. 22 press release, will run from Jan. 27 to Feb. 25, 2025
Driven by election discourse, new Wharton series to discuss economic policy
The panels will feature experts from across Wharton’s research centers.
Penn students gather at vice presidential watch parties — and react to several Wharton model mentions
Throughout the course of the debate, the Wharton School — specifically, the Penn Wharton Budget Model — was mentioned three times.
Wharton appears to lose donors, omit donation statistics in annual report after year of backlash
The shortened nature of this year’s Wharton Fund Donor Honor Roll, which is 23 pages shorter than its 2023 counterpart, indicates a reduction in Wharton donors over the past 12 months.
Jules van Binsbergen named new Lauder Institute director
The Lauder Institute, which was founded in 1983 as part of Wharton, offers a joint degree program combining degrees from Penn's College of Arts and Sciences, Wharton, and Penn Carey Law.
Wharton names inaugural Bantwal Family Goldman Sachs professor
Penn President Larry Jameson and Wharton Dean Erika James announced McDonnell's appointment in a June 4, 2024 press release.
Penn to rename, renovate Vance Hall after donation from 1981 Wharton graduate James Dinan
Wharton Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer Colleen O’Neill announced the change in an email to the Wharton community on Aug. 27.
New businesses opening near Penn’s campus feature ice cream, pizza, and candles
Retail additions include the Center for Creative Works, Cork & Candles, and Van Leeuwen Ice Cream.
Luxe Nail Bar reopens after four-day shutdown following Cease Operations Order
The posting of a Cease Operations Order “indicates that the business is not tax compliant,” according to a spokesperson for the Department of Revenue.
Schmear It purchases Lil Pop Shop’s West Philadelphia storefront, set to sell bagels and popsicles
While Lil Pop Shop popsicles are currently being sold at the storefront, Schmear It hopes to begin selling their full offering of bagels, popsicles and more out of the store this fall.