Business
Wharton professor named to cohort of artificial intelligence researchers discusses goals, plans
Rock will receive up to $300,000 from Schmidt Sciences, a philanthropic organization dedicated to fostering the advancement of science and technology.
Music Business at Penn holds first concert, aims to expand music industry opportunities for students
Wharton sophomores Levi Gans and Paco Prio said that they founded the club to provide students with the chance to explore music as a professional career.
New Wharton real estate course responds to changes in field with data analytics focus
The half-semester course — titled “REAL 3700X: Real Estate Data Analytics” — will be taught by real estate and finance professor Benjamin Keys.
Protestors allege ‘robotic dogs’ produced by Penn spinout are involved in Israel-Hamas war
The protestors allege that Ghost Robotics is selling robots to Israel's military to be utilized in the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
GAPSA approves decreased funding for Penn Fight Night, requests public response to donation dispute
The $25,000 provided represents a decrease from both the $35,000 requested by Fight Night leadership and the amount delivered in previous years.
Former Levi’s president, CEO talks strategic vision at Penn Fashion Week event
The event, which was moderated by professor of marketing Cait Lamberton and took place in Steinberg Dietrich Hall, was open to undergraduate and graduate students and had approximately 100 attendees.
Penn names new vice president of Division of Business Services, overseeing dining and housing
Scales — who is currently the associate vice president for Business Services at Temple University — will succeed Marie Witt in the position.
Wharton, Boys & Girls Clubs voice support for Penn Fight Night amid 'missing' donation backlash
The Graduate and Professional Student Assembly voted to extend $25,000 of funding for this year's Penn Fight Night, which is scheduled for April 6.
Three takeaways from the DP's investigation into Wharton group's alleged 'missing' charity donation
The Wharton Graduate Association — which controls the funds raised from Fight Night’s 2023 event — promised that the $165,000 donation would be made in full, sources said.
First Black-owned brewery in Philadelphia opens near Penn's campus
The owners talked with the DP about the process of opening the business and their future plans.
Penn student launches personalized matchmaking service as alternative to dating apps
The app was initially piloted among Penn graduate students upon its launch.
Healthy vending machine Farmer’s Fridge opens on Huntsman Hall forum level
The Huntsman Hall Farmer's Fridge is the third machine opened by Penn Hospitality Services.
Penn alum alleges University misused his donation intended for underprivileged business students
The lawsuit alleges that funds designated for economically underprivileged business students were given to student athletes who did not fit the criteria.
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream expected to open location near Penn campus in summer
Students expressed excitement at the company's extended hours and vegan options.
Urban Outfitters closes University City location after decades of Penn community ties
The Urban Outfitters location closest to Penn campus is now in Center City.
Starbucks employees at 39th and Walnut streets location near Penn vote to unionize
The store became the 11th in Pennsylvania to unionize.
Heirloom Market near Penn closed for three days due to health code violations
The supermarket fully reopened as of Jan. 21, though the inspection report from the Philadelphia Department of Public Health indicated the presence of mice feces.
From hot chicken to Southern seafood, University City to welcome three new restaurants
New restaurants opening soon include Asad's Hot Chicken, Amina Ocean Restaurant, and Masala Kitchen.
Year in Review: Here’s all that happened in the University City food scene this year
The University City food scene has seen a variety of updates this year. Here’s all you need to know about restaurant changes as the semester comes to an end.