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New College House West renamed Gutmann College House in honor of former President Amy Gutmann
Gutmann College House was one of two college houses — along with Lauder College House — built during Gutmann’s 18-year presidency.
Proposed 76ers stadium sparks fears of gentrification in Chinatown
The stadium is proposed to be built at 11th and Market streets inside the Fashion District, due to the team's lease with Wells Fargo Center ending in 2031.
Wistar Institute announces $75 million five-year plan focused on discovery and education
The Wistar Institute’s $75 million five-year plan will focus on driving breakthroughs in cancer, immunology, and therapeutics, as well as educating the next generation of scientists.
Penn to serve as co-host of History of Science Society, funding opportunities for students
The Science History Institute will be the society’s headquarters, providing space for onsite programming, and Penn will fund mentorship and work opportunities for students with the society’s executive office.
Residents and supporters organize encampment to protest eviction from UC Townhomes
Residents and supporters are sleeping outside of the housing complex to illustrate the effects of displacement, aiming to challenge their Sept. 7 eviction.
New Interim Vice Provost of University Life aims to bolster cultural groups across campus
King’s vision for the future focuses on connecting students through different spaces, centers, and interests.
July 4 Highland Park shooting injures Penn assistant professor, leaves students mourning
The July 4 shooting injured a Perelman School of Medicine assistant professor and left members of the Penn community who are from Highland Park mourning.
Penn nominates transgender swimmer Lia Thomas for NCAA Woman of the Year
Thomas, one of 577 nominees and one of more than 240 Division I athletes, was the first transgender woman to win an NCAA Division I Championship title.
Former Philadelphia congressman pleads guilty to election fraud
Myers, who worked as a campaign consultant following his Congressional career, will now face up to 20 years in prison.
Philadelphia concludes yearlong investigation on mishandling of MOVE bombing victims' remains
The report gives 16 recommendations to the Philadelphia Department of Public Health following the mishandling of the bombing.
Penn Law dean requests Faculty Senate impose ‘major sanction’ against Amy Wax
The dean’s report, which was leaked online and lists examples of Wax making inflammatory comments to students and faculty, brings the professor closer to potentially facing termination.
Penn union wins better contract after protesting unfair wages, mistreatment of housekeepers
The new agreement will give housekeepers, hard surface custodians, and transportation workers an annual raise of 3.5% to 4% a year, ensuring that all workers will make $28.68 an hour by 2026.
Penn Nursing establishes new online Master of Science in Nutrition Science program
The program consists of ten course units and can be completed either full-time or part-time.
Record high gas prices in Philadelphia spark frustration among Penn students
As of July 13 gas prices are averaging $4.751 per gallon in Philadelphia. The current prices are a decrease from the highest recorded average price of gas in Pennsylvania which was $5.07 per gallon on June 12.
'A gut punch': Penn community reacts to uncertainty of abortion rights in Pennsylvania
The Supreme Court officially voted 5-4 to overturn Roe v. Wade, which guaranteed the constitutional right to an abortion. The decision now grants the states the power to regulate abortions and reproductive health care, the first time in history the court had overturned a previous ruling.
‘It was high panic’: Penn students present at Philadelphia Fourth of July shooting recount
Several students present at the fireworks display recounted their experiences during and after the shooting to The Daily Pennsylvanian.
Penn auctions first NFT in honor of modified mRNA that developed COVID-19 vaccines
The NFT displays the mRNA technology that was foundational in the development of COVID-19 vaccines.
Black Penn Yearbook debuts to commemorate graduating Black students
The yearbook features four years of Black student life on Penn's campus and showcases graduating members of Penn's Black community.