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Wharton China Business Society banned for two years following hazing investigation
Sanctions for the Wharton China Business Society included a two-year suspension, cancellation of upcoming trips and conferences, and a mandate for board members to write apology letters to new members.
Dining workers and students call on Penn to prioritize Black History Month on campus
The forum, titled “What happened to Black History Month?," included speeches from Penn student leaders, other students, and Falk Dining Commons staff.
Penn centralizes background check policy for individuals working with children
The Protecting Minors On Campus Policy, effective since Feb. 19, mandates that individuals working with children must undergo a three-part background check.
Philadelphia ranked third best city for women in tech
Among the top three cities, Philadelphia had the smallest pay gap for women in technology, with women earning 97 percent of what men do.
Penn Dining cancels traditional Black History Month celebration in fear of backlash
Hillel's Falk Dining Commons staff were told they could not celebrate Black History Month the same way they could before, by serving Southern cuisine to students.
In this week’s crime log: vandalism at the LGBT Center and attempted stabbing with a pen
Feb. 10: At the Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, at about 12:30 a.m., a male suspect verbally threatened an officer and proceeded to attempt to stab the officer in the neck with a pen.
Meet the Penn sophomore who won an Oscar
Claire Sliney on producing the Best Documentary (Short Subject) winner, 'Period. End of Sentence.'
Photo Essay | Penn Museum's new Egyptian exhibit preserves mummies and rare artifacts
The three-part exhibit, titled “Ancient Egypt: From Discovery and Display," features over 200 artifacts, many of which have have never been on display before.
Financial services scraps plan to add work-study jobs and launch a consolidated database
While SRFS scrapped their efforts to improve accessibility to work-study jobs, students continue to criticize the process of finding these positions.
Gutmann's third campus renovation plan is on track to finish by 2022
The project includes improvements to existing structures and the construction of new buildings, specifically Penn's record-breaking $163 million dorm hall New College House West.
U. inquiry proceeds into racist comment and potential ties to hazing, student reports
In addition to not having footage that captured the incident, the OSC also could not verify whether the labels on the women's clothing indicated that the women were part of the Theta chapter.
Penn Transit and UA collaborate to promote new Uber-like app for campus travel
Students can request vehicles to pick them up and drop them off from 42nd Street to Rittenhouse Square in Center City.
Van Pelt reading room set to reopen this week after ceiling work forced it to close
Facilities and Real Estate Services said there was a potential issue with the decorative portion of the ceiling, which was anchored by the original manufacturer.
Wharton receives $10 million from 76ers owner and alum Joshua Harris
The donation will create the Joshua J. Harris Alternative Investments Program to expand research opportunities for students and host events that connect students to alumni and experts in the industry.
Student groups cover LOVE Statue with flyers describing challenges of Asian-American women
Student groups including the Asian Pacific Student Coalition, Penn Association for Gender Equity, and Spice Collective were involved in pasting posters onto the campus LOVE Statue.
Two Penn professors among the 126 awarded 2019 Sloan Fellowships for scientific research
Chemistry professor Jessica Anna and Mathematics professor Davi Maximo are among 126 Sloan Fellows in the United States and Canada. Each will receive $70,000 for a two-year research period.
Penn prof. Angela Duckworth publishes research on self-control methods
The professors found that in order for people to achieve goals, they need to use self-control techniques that require more than just pure determination.
Philadelphia city commissioners approve new touch screen voting machines
The new voting machines were met with criticism by people who claim the machines will result in less security.
New SEPTA bus route to provide access from University City to greater Philadelphia
Route 49 will include stops at Penn, the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, the Eastern State Penitentiary, and museums and attractions on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.