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$238 million Quad renovation will tackle elevator installations, single-use bathrooms
This will be the first major renovation since 2000 to the Quad, which is over 100 years old.
Program communities offer students a chance to connect with others who share their interests
Program communities, a category that includes Student Designed Communities and Course Communities, allow groups of students in the same program to reside on the same floor of a dormitory.
Campus Apartments plans to construct new headquarters on 41st and Walnut streets by 2026
The project will require leveling two residential buildings already owned by Campus Apartments, including the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity house.
Penn begins search for successor to Penn Carey Law Dean Ted Ruger
The announcement precedes the upcoming end of Ruger’s term on June 30, 2023, after eight years in the position.
Fraternities struggle to meet occupancy requirements as sophomore housing policy takes hold
The second-year housing policy, which was first announced in 2018, was implemented for the first time in fall 2021.
Penn Barbell Club starts mentorship program aimed at new lifters
Penn Barbell Club has recruited a group of junior and senior powerlifters to mentor younger students on healthy and safe lifting practices.
Hamilton Court residents report rise in maintenance issues following management change
Since the complex sold for $87 million this summer, student residents have complained about the quality of maintenance services under the new management.
Penn Program in Environmental Humanities to host storytelling event for Climate Week
On Wednesday, the Kelly Writers House will host Lockwood for a reading and reception. The next morning, Lockwood will lead an interactive program in the Irvine Auditorium
GAPSA votes to pass $3.5 million annual budget with large carryover from past years
Passed on Sept. 28, this year’s budget differed from a typical year's due to a large carryover amount from previous years.
Magill announces committee to inform University priorities for 'Penn's next century'
The strategic framework for "Penn's future direction" will be shared in the summer of 2023, according to a message from Magill.
Division of Public Safety, MERT hold first health, safety fair since start of pandemic
The three-hour program featured a live controlled burn demonstration, a CPR demonstration, and speeches from members of DPS.
Maya activists to speak about Indigenous rights at the Perry World House on Oct. 11
The event, “Decolonize the Future: Defending Indigenous Rights and Lands,” will feature activists Cristina Coc, Pablo Mis, and Filiberto Penados.
Philadelphia apologizes for Penn experiments conducted at Holmesburg Prison
The apology comes 50 years after Penn researchers deliberately exposed Holmesburg prison inmates — the majority of whom were Black – to pharmaceuticals, viruses, fungus, asbestos, and dioxin.
Fels Institute study reports almost 900 Phila. Police Dept. jobs could be performed by civilians
The researchers, Declan Sullivan and Alaynah Tombridge — who both received their Master of Public Administration degrees from Penn in 2021
Nearly a month in, Fossil Free Penn’s encampment continues despite harsh weather conditions
After weathering tough conditions, the encampment remains on College Green and continues to receive organizational support from both local and international climate groups.
Public Health and Wellbeing renews programming on sleep and sexual health
The programs — called “Refresh” and “Penn’s Declassified Sex Survival Guide” — have garnered 3,400 participants and 1,500 participants respectively since their inception.
Carjackings have increased while homicides have seen a slight decrease
In a meeting with reporters, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner discussed an increase in Philadelphia carjackings with more than 1,000 incidents being reported through the end of September, WHYY reported.
Penn vaccinates over 11,000 at annual flu clinic
Over 3,500 community members received their shot each day, and at the clinic’s peak, over 860 vaccines were given in just one hour.
Wharton to offer new environmental, social, and governance concentration, major
The ESGB concentration, which will be offered at the undergraduate level, requires the completion of 4.0 credit units of coursework from a list of approved courses.