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Justice Elena Kagan talks ‘finding common ground’ within divided Supreme Court at Penn inauguration event
The academic symposium followed Liz Magill's inauguration formally commencing her tenure as the school's ninth president.
Liz Magill inaugurated as Penn's ninth president
In a 30-minute inaugural address inside Irvine Auditorium, Magill said that Penn is called upon to "redouble" its commitment to preserving the truth and maximizing its commitment to people of all backgrounds.
From Penn-themed ice cream to a 5K around campus: What to expect at Magill's inauguration
The inauguration will feature a variety of events including a procession down Locust Walk, a 5K around Penn Park, and a pet-friendly walk with Magill and her goldendoodle.
Penn Violence Prevention and Penn Campus Recreation organize trauma-informed yoga sessions
The sessions, organized by Penn Violence Prevention and Penn Campus Recreation, will be held at Pottruck each Wednesday from 9 to 10 a.m. until the end of October.
Penn partners with financial wellness institution amid national college loan debate
PeopleJoy can help Penn employees determine their eligibility for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program spearheaded by the Biden administration.
Sachs Program awards Annenberg doctoral candidate Antoine Haywood 2022 Student Grant
Haywood’s project, “Telling Our Stories: A Philadelphia Community Media Oral History Project," aims to archive the usage and production of public access media by BIPOC Philadelphians.
Former Penn Professor Michael L. Wachter, who taught at the University for over 50 years, dies
At Penn, Wachter served as a professor in the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, an economics professor at School of Arts and Sciences, a professor of management at the Wharton School, and a Deputy Provost of the University.
Penn professor Marjorie Margolies releases memoir on the impact of motherhood on her career
The memoir is titled “And How Are the Children? Timeless Lessons from the Frontlines of Motherhood," and features a foreword by former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
A local food rescue nonprofit is distributing millions of free avocados this week
The event, “Avogeddon,” is taking place in FDR Park in South Philadelphia at the corner of S. 20th Street and Pattison Avenue.
Eight Penn Medical School researchers win 'High-Risk, High-Reward' grants from the NIH
The program aims to enable researchers to pursue questions with groundbreaking answers.
Philadelphia-based barbecue restaurant The Lucky Well opens new location in University City
The restaurant, which is located at 3432 Sansom St., started out offering delivery and takeout services and has been open for dine-in as of Oct. 6.
Penn to fund Middle East Center after loss of all federal funding sparked outcry
The University’s funding plan will be announced at the Oct. 26 University Council meeting and will sustain the center for four and a half years.
Penn's Kislak Center displays new acquisitions in ‘From Plague Remedies to Photo Charms’ event
The event took place Oct. 12 and showed selected works from the Center’s 2021-2022 acquisitions.
Penn transfer student community finds community and resources amid a challenging transition
Every year, Penn admits around 160 transfers, second only to Cornell in the Ivy League.
Student leaders establish the Penn Coalition for Wellness, unifying wellness groups
The organization is currently in the process of gaining recognition from the Student Activities Council, Vice Provost of University Life, and Chief Wellness Officer Benoit Dubé.
Sabrina Dent will discuss conflict between identities and national narrative at SNF Paideia event
The talk is part of Annenberg School for Communication lecturer Murali Balaji’s SNF Paideia course, “Media Industries and Nationalism.”
Criminal trial date set for Penn senior charged with alleged assault at Castle party last year
According to court documents, Hamilton has been charged with both simple assault and harassment. His court trial is set for Nov. 8 at 10 a.m. after a private criminal complaint was filed on Oct. 3, 2022.
Wellness at Penn launches S.U.P.E.R., its new substance abuse prevention initiative
The goal of S.U.P.E.R. is to reach students that are abstaining from substance use, in recovery, or interested in learning more about harm reduction practices, according to Penn Wellness.
Philadelphia Museum of Art workers agree to deal, ending 19 day strike
The strike, which started Sept. 26, worked to address fair wages and health care, according to the PMA Union.