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Penn Pakistani Society launches fundraiser to aid victims of flooding in Pakistan
Penn Pakistani Society launched a fundraiser in collaboration with Columbia University's Pakistani Student Association to aid those impacted by the floods in Pakistan.
73 Penn faculty sign letter opposing University efforts to discipline Convocation protestors
The letter, from “deeply concerned” faculty members, was sent to University administrators on Friday, detailing their support of student protest.
The UC Townhomes and Philadelphia’s affordable housing struggle, explained.
Plans to sell the UC Townhomes, an affordable housing complex in University City, have shone a spotlight on the issue of subsidized housing in Philadelphia and reinvigorated years-old demands against Penn to give back more to its surrounding community.
From banking to baking, here’s how one Penn alum started her own challah bread business
After spending over a decade working in the corporate world, 2005 Engineering graduate Lauren Hedvat said that she found herself with a lot of time on her hands, and she began baking frequently.
Penn undergraduates launch summer project examining role of caregivers in cancer treatment
The students conducted research to gain a deeper understanding of the roles of the cancer care partners by focusing on their identities, such as gender and race.
Perry World House announces new cohort of fellows, including former South Korean Prime Minister
The incoming fellows have expertise on topics including human rights, climate change, war ethics, and the protection of democratic institutions.
NBC’s Steve Kornacki talks sources of uncertainty for November’s midterms at Penn event
About 80 students, faculty, and community members attended the event, which was cohosted by Penn's Program on Opinion Research and Election Studies and the Robert A. Fox Leadership Program.
Over 350 undergraduates present summer research at the Fall Research Expo 2022
Posters were displayed from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. throughout Houston Hall, and topics ranged from historical analyses of literature to identifying genetic markers for diabetes.
Black Wharton to host 37th annual conference focused on corporate social responsibility
Students who attend the conference will have the opportunity to participate in panels with notable speakers, attend professional workshops, and explore a career fair.
Penn to lease The Radian for on-campus housing for three years during Quad renovations
The University will shut down sections of the Quad over a period of three years to allow for safe construction and begin leasing The Radian in August 2023.
Penn to host annual conference for FGLI, Ivy League students for the first time since 2018
The conference will be held at Penn for the first time since 2018, which attracted 350 attendees, including 275 students from other universities.
Philadelphia sees largest increase in average tech salaries
The average tech salary in Philadelphia increased by 11.9% from 2021 to 2022.
Faces of Black Penn returns, revitalizing decades-long history of Black publications on campus
The returning publication seeks to amplify the Black student experience on campus through a variety of media, such as photography, journalism, and opinion pieces.
Students face disciplinary action from Penn for alleged participation in Convocation protest
The students told The Daily Pennsylvanian they believe the University is targeting them for disciplinary consequences in an effort to stifle the protests against the impending sale of the UC Townhomes.
Penn to begin $35 million redevelopment of campus McDonald's, creating shared-use office building
The new building will be a 50,000-square-foot office and retail building, and construction is expected to begin by January 2023.
Wellness at Penn invites students to take National College Health Assessment survey
The survey, which is confidential and voluntary, aims to collect data about students’ knowledge, habits, attitudes, and overall health and wellbeing.
Wharton first year Vedika Jawa edges by 9 others in packed class board presidential race
Wharton first year Vedika Jawa said that one of her biggest influences was her older brother who served as Class Board 2021 president during his first year.
Harvard agrees to return the remains of likely enslaved people to their descendants
Harvard has accepted recommendations from a committee that investigated how to properly return the remains to the descendants of the enslaved individuals.
Penn students form campus group to support Josh Shapiro in upcoming gubernatorial election
Penn's branch of Students for Shapiro has amassed over 60 members since the start of the semester.