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Black Student League, Penn Dems host first woman Pennsylvania House Speaker at on-campus event
Around 25 students gathered to discuss issues with Speaker McClinton, who represents part of Philadelphia.
The DP, Inc. welcomes its third cohort of fellows
Four students are set to receive stipends to work on the staff of the DP, Inc. The fellows will be matched with mentors from the DP’s alumni network and will meet regularly as a group for discussions and support.
Campus reproductive justice organization holds event on dialogue around abortion
The event, titled “Compassionate Conversations: Building Skills for Dialogue around Abortion,” brought together Penn community members on March 30.
Inaugural commanding DEI officer no longer with Penn Police after unannounced departure
McCoy's unexpected departure, which was not initially made public, leaves the position vacant.
Penn first years launch first Asian American publication on campus in nearly 20 years
Articles will range from information on fashion, music, and food to discussions on Asian hate in America, the Chinatown 76ers arena protests, and interviews with politicians.
Penn covers up sign of rowing center named after former coach amid sexual assault allegations
The covering-up occurred two days after The Daily Pennsylvanian reported that the filmmaker, Jennifer Fox, demanded that the University remove Ted Nash's name from the rowing center.
Philadelphia mayoral candidates debate at on-campus forum ahead of primary election
Community members heard from candidates Allan Domb, 2016 Fels Institute of Government master's graduate Cherelle Parker, David Oh, Derek Green, Jeff Brown, and Maria Quiñones Sánchez.
Students celebrate 40th annual Festival Latinx, honoring Latinx culture on campus
Over a dozen events took place from of March 20 to 25, including a procession of flags, student performances, and a self-care workshop.
Penn alum starts health information company to destigmatize medical issues
The company — which is represented by a gender-neutral cartoon character, Dr Hen — publishes content across various social media platforms and discusses a breadth of health-related topics.
Filmmaker calls on Penn to remove former coach's name from rowing center after sexual assault allegations
The filmmaker, Jennifer Fox, alleges that she was sexually abused by Ted Nash — who died in 2021— when she was 13 years old.
Penn Against the Occupation's speaker event for Israeli Apartheid Week draws mixed reactions
Penn Against The Occupation hosted Rutgers University professor Noura Erakat and Palestinian writer Mohammed El-Kurd as part of Israeli Apartheid Week.
United Minorities Council and Class Board host multicultural celebration in Houston Hall
This was the first time the event has occurred since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Penn Hillel hosts Israel Week, aiming to engage students with Israeli culture
Over 100 students attended a speaker event at Penn Hillel where a Holocaust survivor spoke about his time growing up as a child survivor of the Nazi's occupation of France.
Penn & Slavery Project continues to uncover more information about University's ties to slavery
Since its inception, students involved in the Penn & Slavery Project have researched the impact of slavery on the University’s campus, finances, and medical school, among other aspects.
Penn Carey Law launches clinic to provide experience in racial and civil justice litigation
As part of the clinic, students will be assigned to cases with local residents, nonprofits, and organizations.
Students protest 76ers stadium proposal in Chinatown outside of Board of Trustees meeting
Protestors remained outside the Inn at Penn for over two hours, and students and community members spoke to the crowd about why protecting Chinatown is important to them.
Penn LGBT Center announces ALOK as first scholar in residence
The Scholar in Residence program is the first residency of its kind at any university in the United States.
Penn alum Ernest Owens discusses his book about cancel culture during campus visit
Owens sat down with The Daily Pennsylvanian to discuss his first book and its reception.
Penn First Plus announces new faculty co-director to encourage inclusive teaching
P1P is an organization supporting first-generation, low-income students on campus.