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Penn Venture Lab and Red & Blue Ventures co-host Penn's first VC Pitch Night
On Nov. 1, the attendees gathered at Tangen Hall with the aims of discussing entrepreneurship, exchanging business ideas, and expanding connections.
Gubernatorial candidate Josh Shapiro talks role of Penn students in Pa. midterm election with the DP
Shapiro told the DP he believes people's rights "are on the line" in this gubernatorial election.
Obama and Biden host Philadelphia rally for Pa. Democrats, stressing importance of midterms
Roughly 7,500 people attended the rally that Obama and Biden headlined on Nov. 5 at Temple University’s Liacouras Center.
Graduate School of Education receives $16.2 million donation, the largest in its history
The historic donation comes as the end of GSE Dean Pam Grossman's tenure approaches.
Two Penn Nursing professors receive 2022 Hillman Foundation Grants
The grant, established in 2014, was created to encourage innovation and research stewardship that served to tackle the distinct needs of marginalized communities.
Several schools including Wharton to offer online executive MBA program options
The decision to create virtual, flexible education options comes in the wake of decreased enrollment in MBA programs, hesitations about the cost of education, and a competitive job market.
Penn Songwriters Collective returns, combining songwriting and spirituality
At the performance, 16 songwriters in the club will perform original songs from a variety of genres that club members have collaborated on during weekly meetings throughout the semester.
SPEC to host inaugural fall festival featuring free food, pumpkin patch on College Green
The inaugural SPEC Fest celebration will be held on Saturday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on College Green.
Challenges to fossil fuel divestment at Penn, explained
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke to eight experts and three Penn students about what fossil fuel divestment would entail from an administrative standpoint, the challenges of divestment, as well as the potential environmental impact.
Poker player and author Maria Konnikova talks decision-making, shaping narratives at KWH event
The discussion focused on Konnikova's two recent bestsellers, "The Biggest Bluff" and "The Confidence Game."
GAPSA collaborates with non-profit to host pop-up food drive to address food insecurity
The event took place outside in front of the Pottruck Health and Fitness Center, and much of the food was provided by Sharing Excess, a non-profit dedicated to eliminating food waste.
Penn President Liz Magill ranks No. 17 on City & State Pennsylvania’s Philly Power 100 list
The Philly Power 100 list is an annual compilation of 100 profiles of the most influential political figures in Philadelphia.
Former classmates, girlfriend of Elon Musk reflect on his time at Penn
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke to several of Musk’s former classmates to learn more about his time at Penn, his budding entrepreneurial spirit, and his present successes.
FFP protestors face ‘membership review’ from student groups after Homecoming game demonstration
Other students said that they decided against joining the protest in fear of similar extracurricular suspensions.
Engineering sophomore wins UA special election, receiving one vote
Penn Student Government announced that two students have been elected to the Undergraduate Assembly and Class Board 2026 via special election on Tuesday night.
Second phase of ARCH renovations to include space for Natives at Penn, study lounges
Members of the ARCH steering committee have new updates to the structural and operational functions of the redesigned building, including carving out a physical space for Natives at Penn.
Penn President Liz Magill to likely announce new provost in spring 2023
Members of the 7B and activist groups told The DP that they want to see greater transparency in the new provost’s administration.
New islet transplant method will allow Type 1 Diabetes patients to achieve "insulin independence"
The researchers, co-led by Michael Rickels, the Willard and Rhoda Ware Professor in Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases in the Perelman School of Medicine, found that many patients didn’t need insulin to maintain their blood sugar for up to eight years.
Former Penn professor and Penn Museum curator David Bourke O’Connor has died at 84
O’Connor served as a professor of ancient Egyptian history and archeology and as a curator of the Penn Museum's Egyptian collection, according to the Penn Almanac.