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UA fills vacant seat with 24 votes in third low turnout special election this year
College sophomore Tyler McCormick won the election after running unopposed and receiving 100% of the vote.
Students demand fossil fuel divestment, mandatory climate course at University Council forum
Eight of the 15 topics at Wednesday's forum covered a wide range of climate-related demands, including mitigating the climate risk for Philadelphians and supporting issues of race and the environment.
Penn grad steps in as general manager of Reading Terminal Market amid financial trouble
Annie Allman, a 1988 College graduate, hopes to utilize her previous experience in marketing to increase foot traffic at the Philadelphia institution.
Penn Medicine implements program to address structural racism in healthcare
The initiative, called the Action for Cultural Transformation, was announced at the 7th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Health Equity Symposium on Feb. 3.
Penn suspends operations, modifies COVID-19 testing schedule Thursday as winter storm looms
All classes will be held online, but COVID-19 testing will continue with a modified schedule at a limited number of sites.
Photo Essay | Always seen, but what do they mean? The stories of 11 iconic campus sculptures
Penn's campus is enriched at every corner by illustrious works of art. While these installations serve the practical purpose of convenient meeting locations for students, many of these sculptures possess intriguing backgrounds and meanings. From looming statues to intricate gates, here are 11 sculptures that bring campus to life.
New feminist student publication aims to center BIPOC voices, embrace intersectionality
4thWave aims to publish a zine every semester featuring poetry, prose, and visual art from people who are underrepresented in feminist spaces.
Weingarten counselor and Penn grad reflects on race, religion in upcoming book of poetry
In his book, titled "Love, God," Gabriel Angrand discusses the importance of humility to combating social issues.
Penn shortens quarantine period by four days for students exposed to COVID-19
The decision comes after the University observed that the majority of students who have been exposed to COVID-19 end up testing positive on their 10th day in quarantine or before, if they test positive at all.
Penn will not enact campus-wide quarantine after ‘worrisome’ positivity rate subsides
Chief Wellness Officer Benoit Dubé emphasized that while the University's lower positivity rate is encouraging news, it does not signify that community members can become complacent in adhering to COVID-19 guidelines.
Class of 2024 blindsided by new dining plan requirement, calling it a ‘blatant cash grab’
Hundreds have taken to a Change.org petition to voice dissatisfaction with the policy. A petition calling for the cancellation of the policy garnered more than 400 signatures as of the evening of Feb. 16.
MERT to continue services this spring as EMTs receive vaccines, expedited COVID-19 testing
When MERT arrives at the scene of an emergency, they screen the patients for COVID-19 symptoms from a distance before approaching to administer care.
International first years struggle obtaining visas to arrive on campus for spring 2021
The arrival of many international first years on to campus this spring was filled with obstacles, as the closure of consulates abroad last year blocked students' ability to obtain a student visa necessary to enter the country.
Penn Benjamins sees increase in turnout at virtual peer counseling sessions this semester
Without its physical presence in Huntsman Hall and Van Pelt Dietrich Library, the group faced some initial challenges in the fall semester.
Penn Nursing study identifies racial disparities in breastfeeding initiation
Authors of the study focused on contributing factors to the disparities, including lack of access to breastfeeding resources, disparities in culture-based care, and stereotyping in the industry.
Donations to colleges and universities remain flat for 2019-2020 academic year
Even amid the overall lack of increase in donations, Penn received several large donations during the previous academic year.
Penn will require sophomores to purchase dining plans beginning fall 2021
The change is intended to complement Penn's Second Year Experience program, which requires sophomores to live in on-campus housing starting in fall 2021.
Penn gets 50% more intl. applicants than in 2020 while foreign enrollment sinks nationwide
Penn received a record increase in international applicants for the Class of 2025, even as international student enrollment in the United States saw a drastic decrease this year amid the pandemic.
Professors report unexpected benefits of virtual education despite facing challenges
The DP spoke to seven professors about their takeaways on a virtual education.