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Students for the Preservation of Chinatown plan to focus on Penn's ties to proposed 76ers stadium
SPOC is working to mobilize college students in the Philadelphia area against the plans for a new 76ers arena in Chinatown.
After discovery at Penn Biden Center, additional documents found in Biden’s Wilmington home
The Justice Department is also currently reviewing classified documents that were previously found at the Penn Biden Center in Washington, D.C.
Penn students from China face travel challenges due to COVID-19 restrictions
The new COVID-19-related policy has impacted international students at Penn and their plans to return home over winter break.
Penn Medicine receives $9.7 million grant for genetic counseling
The grant will allow for genetic counselors to continue their education and research new ways to implement genomic data into clinical practice.
Two Penn seniors awarded 2023 Churchill Scholarship to study at University of Cambridge
College seniors Ryan Jeong and Arnav Lal are among the 16 Churchill Scholars selected nationwide.
Red and Blue Advisory Committee gathers input from students and staff at open forum
The forum, which was held in Irvine Auditorium, featured nine easels with large notepads where attendees were encouraged to answer questions from Penn President Liz Magill.
Wharton graduate, startup founder Charlie Javice sued by JP Morgan
Frank aimed to help students navigate the federal financial aid application process.
McDonald’s officially closes to make way for redevelopment into new Penn office building
Construction of the redeveloped property, which will cost around $35 million, is expected to begin early this year and conclude by fall 2024.
Pennsylvania senator Bob Casey diagnosed with prostate cancer
Casey is expected to make a full recovery after surgery.
Penn’s research spending is at an all-time high. Which departments get the most money?
The DP conducted an analysis of research spending at Penn based on data released last month by the National Science Foundation.
Annual MLK symposium to include service events, 1619 Project lecture
The symposium begins with the MLK Day of Service kickoff breakfast at Houston Hall.
Five Guys finally opens location next to Quad after over a year of delays
The delayed opening date of mid-December was pushed back once more to Jan. 12, when the location finally began welcoming customers.
René Vidal appointed Penn Integrates Knowledge University Professor
Vidal will serve as the Rachleff University Professor at Penn with joint appointments in two schools.
New University City food hall to open in fall 2023, welcoming 16 vendors
The food hall will open in fall of 2023 and will feature 16 food and beverage vendors.
Penn opens Center for Living Donation, combining several transplant-related programs
The Center for Living Donation, which opened in December, combines the former Kidney Living Donor Program, Liver Living Donor Program, and the Uterus Transplant Program.
Flooding in high rises over winter break affects 213 residents, displaces 10
The flooding principally affected the eighth and ninth floors in Harnwell and the 11th and 12th floors in Harrison.
Penn eliminates enrollment deposit as part of effort to 'create equitable practices' in admissions
The elimination of the enrollment deposit, a decision made by Vice Provost and Dean of Admissions Whitney Soule, aims to ease the students’ admission into Penn.
FFP protestors suspended from Penn Band, allege University involvement in discipline
Students have been suspended from Penn Band until January 2024 and have been barred from traveling with the band or holding leadership positions in the group at any point.
Five Penn community members join Gov.-elect Josh Shapiro’s transition team
The Shapiro administration will be inaugurated on Jan. 17. They announced a list of over 300 transition team members who will work alongside the Gov.-elect.