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Philadelphia experiences net-loss in migration, despite population increase
While births outpaced deaths in the city, around 1,400 more people moved out of Philadelphia than entered it.
Class Board 2021 announces new tradition to culminate sophomore year
U-Night will take place on April 30 from 8 to 9 p.m. on College Green, Class Board 2021 announced on its Facebook page.
'Asking for help doesn’t make you weak': seniors share stories of failure at Penn
At the event, nine graduating seniors talked about failures, insecurities, and adversities they have faced at Penn. The event was hosted by student group The Signal.
Free program that transported more than 150 MERT callers to hospitals is here to stay
The ARU consists of one SVU that transports students to the hospital in evenings on certain days of the week.
'Power of Penn' campaign has raised $3.3 billion one year since its public launch
Gutmann's Power of Penn Campaign launched in 2013 and followed her first fundraising campaign, Making History, which raised $4.3 billion.
Penn Vet opens new $2.7 million emergency room with 24/7 service
The Richard Lichter Emergency Room is located on campus at the Ryan Hospital, which serves more than 36,000 patients annually, such as cats, dogs, birds, and reptiles.
Students criticize meal swipe conversion policy for emphasis on profit
To convert up to 30 meal swipes to Dining Dollars, students are required to sign up for a meal plan for the next year.
In this week’s crime log: two freshmen cited for underage drinking ahead of Fling weekend
On April 9, on the 3900 block of Walnut Street, at about 8:00 p.m., the complainant reported juveniles surrounded her, grabbed her buttocks, and spat on her.
Student activists say Penn 'prioritizes profits' over community at teach-in for baby Quakers
The Penn activist groups distributed flyers from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. around locations near Irvine Auditorium, Houston Hall and on Locust Walk. Meanwhile, a teach-in occurred at noon at the Perelman Quadrangle steps.
A conversation with Jeb Bush on climate change and millennial leadership
In an interview with the DP, Bush spoke about bipartisanship solutions to climate change and the need for college students to rise up and take the lead.
An app that tracks 911 emergencies in real time launches in Philadelphia
Citizen, a company based in New York, designed an app to provide users with information about 911 emergencies in real time. The app launched in the Philadelphia area on April 16.
Penn Medicine treats patients in first human CRISPR trial in the U.S.
The treatments were part of a clinical study at the Abramson Cancer Center applying CRISPR to cancer immunotherapy.
Dental School appoints Patricia Corby as associate dean for translational research
In her new role at Penn, Corby will manage teams of researchers and look for new treatments for oral cancer and other health conditions,
Indecent assault at 38th and Market Streets prompts UPenn Alert Wednesday
The alert described the male suspect as wearing a black Champion sweatshirt with white stripes on the arms.
Jeb Bush and other policymakers discuss climate change reform at Perry World House summit
At the summit, speakers presented a range of perspectives on combating climate change at the local, state, national, and international levels.
Fling saw the lowest number of alcohol cases and citations in recent years
This year, six students required medical transportation to the hospital, a significant decrease from 15 in 2018 and 24 in 2017.
Despite new voting policies, UA and Class Board election turnout remains at 50 percent
This election cycle was the first affected by an amendment to the NEC’s Fair Practices Code which banned candidates from approaching potential voters with laptops.
Penn maintains stance against paying PILOTs in wake of renewed petitions
In response to the petition, a University representative said Penn's current contributions are sufficient in helping the city and will not participate in PILOTs.
Racist email delivered to Penn Dental staff was sent by imposter, investigation finds
"All the blacks are almost gone! But we have to keep a few show ones around. Don't you agree?? Joking," the fake email read.