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Allegro Pizza and Grill, beloved Penn campus pizzeria, eliminates late-night hours
A source close to Allegro called the elimination of Allegro's 12-3 a.m. hours on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays “a disastrous f**king decision."
DP Daybreak | Faculty emails placed on hold amid antisemitism probe, letter claims
Also, Vance Hall has been renamed.
Penn placed holds on professors’ emails amid U.S. House probe, Middle East studies nonprofit says
The letter calls on University administrators to halt Penn's cooperation with the committee’s requests for records, protect academic freedom, and apologize to the faculty members whose information may be shared with the committee.
Penn to rename, renovate Vance Hall after donation from 1981 Wharton graduate James Dinan
Wharton Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer Colleen O’Neill announced the change in an email to the Wharton community on Aug. 27.
Penn students attend Democratic, Republican conventions in Annenberg course
The course, COMM 4280: “Convention, Debates, and Campaigns,” sent a delegation of its students to both the Republican National Convention in July and the Democratic National Convention in August.
Penn points to MIT case outcome as grounds to dismiss ongoing campus antisemitism suit
The decision referenced by Penn argued that the state of antisemitism at MIT was constantly evolving, and MIT's punitive measures was not "clearly unreasonable" based on the information it had at the time.
Penn establishes office to respond to antisemitism, Islamophobia complaints
Jameson wrote that the office is being formed in response to trends of antisemitism, Islamophobia, and other instances of religious biases that have “surge[d]” on campus and around the country.
DP Daybreak | New College dean sits down with DP
Also, Penn courses dive into the 2024 election tumult.
Philadelphia's National Constitution Center to host pivotal 2024 presidential debate
The first presidential debate on June 27 led to President and former Penn professor Joe Biden's withdrawal from the race and his endorsement of Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee.
Several Penn classes explore presidential election amid tumultuous campaign
Here are four courses highlighting how Penn is approaching teaching about the election.
New College dean defends liberal arts, talks protests and curriculum changes in DP interview
In a conversation with the DP, Struck discussed the value of the liberal arts in managing political discourse and heightened tensions on campus.
DP Daybreak | Penn police chief out
Also, Penn students have complained of spotty WiFi around campus as the semester has begun.
Green Party selects Penn alum Butch Ware as 2024 vice presidential nominee
Ware, a current professor at the University of California at Santa Barbara, received his Ph.D. from Penn and was a former professor at the University of Michigan.
Fall classes are ramping up. But students say Penn’s WiFi is slowing down.
According to Penn Information Systems and Computing, 57 campus spaces between 31st Street and 38th Street experienced issues with their connection.
Penn Vet appoints two new associate deans to oversee its hospitals in Phila., Chester County
Brady Beale was appointed as the associate dean of clinical enterprise, and Barabara Dallap-Schaer was appointed associate dean for clinical education and operations for New Bolton Center.
39th and Walnut Starbucks reopens after summer renovation
The store, a popular coffee spot adjacent to the University's campus, temporarily shut its doors in June and underwent significant improvements.
Penn Police Chief Gary Williams suddenly departs role after less than two years
Williams will now serve as the Director of Community Outreach and Engagement, and Deputy Chief Derrick Wood will serve as interim chief.
DP Daybreak | Penn Med residents petition for union contract
Also, a new app to avoid trashed Penn Dining to-go boxes.
Perry World House director returns to Penn following U.S. Department of Defense service
Horowitz, who was first appointed PWH director in 2020, began a leave of absence in 2022 to serve as the director of the Emerging Capabilities Policy Office within the Pentagon.