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Phila. DA drops charges against two individuals arrested for antagonizing Penn encampment
One individual was arrested for entering an encampment event with a knife and holster, while the other was detained for spraying an unknown odorous substance on items in the encampment.
New Penn student organization seeks to build political support to fight climate change
Penn's chapter of CCL is collaborating with the Philadelphia chapter to raise awareness of climate issues ahead of the upcoming election.
Penn selects seven graduate students to receive 2024 Presidential Ph.D. Fellowship
The inaugural cohort was announced in 2021, and this year’s group will mark the last cohort of fellows named under the initiative.
Annenberg Classroom releases Eighth Amendment documentary on 'cruel and unusual punishment'
The 24-minute film depicts juvenile punishments in the justice system and how sentences regarded as appropriate have changed over time.
Penn Libraries awards first Book Prize in Sustainability to Swedish author, bat scientist
Eklöf, a Swedish writer, consultant, and bat scientist, draws from his research on the impact of light pollution on bat populations to call on readers to “embrace darkness” and appreciate natural rhythms of day and night.
Marble sculptor Elizabeth Turk speaks at 2024 Susan T. Marx Distinguished Lecture Series
The Susan T. Marx Distinguished Lecture Series hosted contemporary artist Elizabeth Turk on Sept. 26 in the Arthur Ross Gallery.
DP Daybreak | Inside Penn's encampment negotiations
Also, Penn Med resident physicians and fellows could become first doctors in Pennsylvania to secure a union contract.
An ‘unwinnable situation’: Why Penn’s encampment negotiations broke down
Penn offered to pause all disciplinary cases against protesters and committed to engaging with their demands if they ended their demonstration.
Penn upperclassmen discuss how they get their meals — and whether dining plans are worth the cost
As Penn upperclassmen weigh the costs and benefits of dining plans, some find that cooking, eating out, and shopping for groceries offer a more flexible and cost-effective solution.
Penn holds dedication ceremony for Amy Gutmann Hall ahead of opening
Amy Gutmann Hall is set to officially open in January 2025 as a dedicated space for artificial intelligence and data science research.
Perry World House announces faculty fellows for 2024-2025 academic year, including six new fellows
The faculty members will conduct global policy research and engage with policymakers to address international challenges.
Perry World House announces 2024-2025 cohort of 19 visiting fellows spanning nine countries
This year’s cohort of 19 people represents nine countries and diverse backgrounds, such as government, think tanks, NGOs, higher education, and the private sector.
Derek Griffith named Penn Integrates Knowledge with appointments in Penn Nursing, Penn Med
Griffith will join Penn Nursing and the Perelman School of Medicine as the Risa Lavizzo-Mourey Population Health and Health Equity University Professor.
Wharton's Baker Retailing Center holds annual 24-hour Ideathon sponsored by Spirit Halloween
Spirit Halloween, the corporate sponsor this year, presented two case challenges for the participants.
Leader of Belarusian opposition movement speaks at Perry World House about fighting for democracy
Tikhanovskaya talked about her local and global fight for democratic values, as well as her experience uniting millions of Belarusians ready to stand up for their freedom.
Unionized Penn Medicine residents and fellows reach historic contract agreement
If a ratification vote is approved, Penn Medicine residents and fellows will become the first doctors in Pennsylvania to secure a union contract.
Penn tries to move vigil ‘in remembrance of our martyrs’ in Middle East, citing new protest policies
The vigil — which was held "in remembrance of our martyrs, from Palestine to Lebanon to Syria," according to an Instagram post from Penn Students Against the Occupation of Palestine — began around 1:30 p.m. near the Split Button.
DP Daybreak | Wharton Fund donations appear to decline
Also, Penn trustees met for the first time this fall.
Penn Libraries opens two new exhibits exploring physicality, movement of books in Van Pelt Library
Both exhibits explore the physicality and perception of books and will be open to the public until the end of the semester.