Identities
Penn women’s swimmer Lia Thomas sparks national conversation on transgender athletes
Thomas broke meet, program, and pool records at the 2021 Zippy Invitational — which has since sparked a national conversation about transgender athletes in sports and current NCAA guidelines.
NCAA announces new transgender athlete guidelines, defers authority on a sport-by-sport basis
After Penn swimmer Lia Thomas broke meet and program records at the Zippy Invitationals, the NCAA's policies on transgender athletes have drawn national attention.
Philadelphia City Council condemns Amy Wax as Penn Law weighs sanctions
The letter criticizes Wax, who is a tenured University professor, for making generalizations that are “a betrayal of the prestigious platform granted to faculty of an Ivy-League university.”
Penn First Plus receives $18 million donation to support FGLI students
Almost 20% of undergraduate students benefit from the Penn First Plus program, which was launched in 2018 by President Amy Gutmann.
FGLI students blindsided by delayed move-in, 'insensitive’ communication
The University received over 1,100 requests for early arrival, and approved "slightly more than 60%," according to Marc Lo, executive director of P1P.
Penn Law professor Amy Wax’s anti-Asian comments spark national scrutiny
An online petition calling on Penn to suspend Wax and reform the University's tenure policy has been signed by over 800 people.
Penn enters agreement to purchase McDonald's on 40th and Walnut streets
The location will be renovated into a mixed-use office building, according to Executive Director of Real Estate Ed Datz.
6B minority coalition groups expand to include Natives at Penn, forming the 7B
Natives at Penn is the second organization to join the coalition in the last three years, which meets regularly with top University administration to advocate for the interests of their constituents.
Student leaders meet with Penn administrators about adding more all-gender bathrooms
The University is adding multi-stall, all-gender bathrooms for future buildings on campus, but student groups are still advocating for renovations to existing buildings that are popular among community members.
‘Minorities in Consulting’ event helps students of marginalized identities break into field
About 60 students attended the hybrid event to listen to four Penn alumni share their personal experiences in consulting and the skills they believed aided them in their career successes.
Penn Wharton Budget Model lays off student workers mid-semester, prompting SRFS to intervene
The student workers, some of whom identify as first generation and low income, were surprised and disappointed after the sudden layoff.
Professor Dorothy Roberts talks dismantling the child welfare system at Penn event
Roberts argues that the child welfare system means something different for Black children and white children because Black children live in greater fear of being separated from their parents.
Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium to open new clinic to combat Philadelphia health inequities
Services will include wellness check-ups for children and adults, behavioral health treatment, blood work, and immunizations.
Philadelphia recognizes Indigenous Peoples' Day for first time in 2021
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney issued an executive order this year to change Columbus Day — traditionally observed on the second Monday of October — to Indigenous Peoples' Day.
Students embrace Asian identity in ‘#ProudToBeAsian’ pop-up event on Locust
More than 60 Penn students gathered on Locust Walk on Friday afternoon to celebrate their Asian identities and increase Asian visibility on campus.
Students march on Locust demanding Penn formally recognize Indigenous Peoples' Day
The march, organized by student group Natives at Penn, began on 34th and Walnut streets and ended on the New College House West green.
GIC, Penn Park Farm partner to offer free, fresh produce to address food insecurity
Starting Sept. 13, the GIC began to offer weekly opportunities to pick up a bag of produce at the center’s location on 37th and Chestnut streets behind Pottruck Health and Fitness Center.
6B leaders are pushing for more cultural center space and community building this fall
The Daily Pennsylvanian interviewed the 6B leaders about their priorities and ambitions for the fall semester, especially as the groups transition to in-person activities during COVID-19.
Mask and Wig, Penn's all-male musical comedy troupe, will welcome all genders in 2022
The decision to eliminate gender as a qualification for membership comes after an “extensive strategic review” involving over 50 undergraduates and alumni of the 400-member Club.