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Students frustrated with cost of Penn summer courses take classes at other institutions
Because summer classes are taught remotely and not in person this year, students said they chose to take summer courses at other institutions which charged less for transferable course credits, in comparison to courses that Penn is offering.
Penn Chaplain Charles Howard named first Vice President for Social Equity and Community
As Vice President for Social Equity and Community, Howard will oversee programs and initiatives that foster social equality, inclusion, and diversity at Penn through various research and collaborative efforts.
Joe Biden outpaces Donald Trump's presidential campaign fundraising for the first time
Biden and the Democratic National Committee pulled in $80.8 million for his presidential campaign in May — over 10% more than the $74 million that Trump raised with the Republican Party.
Penn to stop buying Phila. Police Foundation fundraiser tickets, conduct review of U. police
Following backlash from thousands of students, alumni, and faculty regarding the University's relationship with local police forces, the University has also commissioned an independent review of its Division of Public Safety.
Broken teeth and tear gas: Police attack Penn grads, students at Black Lives Matter protest
Black Lives Matter Philadelphia's protest began peacefully on May 30, but as the group walked past City Hall, they encountered a large presence from the Philadelphia Police Department. There, the protest quickly turned violent.
Supreme Court ruling on LGBTQ workers expands, reaffirms protections at Penn
Though Penn and the city of Philadelphia had already implemented nondiscrimination ordinances for LGBTQ+ individuals, Director of Penn's LGBT Center Dr. Erin Cross said she believes the decision will still have a major impact on the Penn community.
Communication major consolidates 12 concentrations to five new options in curriculum update
The new concentrations — Advocacy & Activism, Audiences & Persuasion, Culture & Society, Data & Network Science, and Politics & Policy — represent a "less is more approach."
Black Pre-Law Association compiles courses and resources for allies, Black students
BPLA shared a compilation of resources for students, including recommended Penn faculty and staff, courses focusing on Black issues, Black LGBTQ courses, and Black movies for white allies.
IFC and Panhellenic chapters fundraise for racial justice, add inclusivity initiatives
While several organizations have released statements and raised money towards anti-racist and community-oriented organizations in recent weeks, some Greek organizations have committed to addressing racism and a lack of diversity within their own chapters on campus.
Penn funding initiative encourages community to submit project proposals on racial justice
As of this month, Campaign for Community will offer grants of up to $1500 toward proposals concerning racial justice at Penn, in Philadelphia, and in students’ home communities.
Master in Law program doubles enrollment for summer 2020
The summer cohort includes over 90 students from a variety of degree-seeking programs, such as Wharton MBA, Penn Dental, and Penn Veterinary Medicine students, who are pursuing joint degrees.
Penn's oldest performing arts grapple with racist history, diversify casts and performances
As the Black Lives Matter movement continues to grow, performing arts groups including Penn Glee Club, Penn Singers, and Mask and Wig Club are making efforts to become more inclusive.
Philly Queer March for Black Lives promotes intersectionality, celebrates Black trans women
Over 500 people gathered in LOVE Park on Sunday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. Before marching to the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, a series of speakers, including multiple Black transgender women, recounted personal stories.
More than half of surveyed Penn students prefer on-campus, hybrid instruction for fall 2020
The DP surveyed undergraduates to gauge what students hope to see and are currently most concerned about regarding fall 2020. Over half of the nearly 1,000 respondents prefer a hybrid model of in-person and online instruction, while only 9% preferring an entirely remote, online option.
While mail-in voting proved popular in University City, statewide primary turnout declined
Six and a half percent fewer Democrats and 29% fewer Republicans voted in the 2020 Pennsylvania primary than in the 2016 Pennsylvania primary.
New Deck Tavern reopens for outdoor dining as Philadelphia prepares to enter green phase
The restaurant made zero revenue for three months while Parson planned how the restaurant would operate in accordance with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines.
Prof. sparks backlash for tweeting spread of COVID-19 in India is 'contribution of Islam'
Despite contradictory interpretations of the tweets, however, Sarkar maintains that her comments are not Islamophobic, and said she was surprised by the backlash.
Second wave of mass COVID-19 cases can likely be prevented, a Penn researcher found
"[Reopening] has clearly not yet been the disaster that some predicted," Morris wrote in his data analysis which he published on June 10.
Students and faculty pleased with virtual Penn Undergraduate Research Mentoring program
While PURM participants said they are disappointed that they are unable to conduct research in person, they remain optimistic about their projects, and appreciate how faculty mentors have worked to provide meaningful research opportunities.