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Drexel in talks to obtain more than 100,000 artifacts from Philadelphia History Museum
In June 2018, the museum suspended operations because of decreased financial support from the city.
In this week's crime log: four indecent assaults in two hours reported near the Quad
Jan. 26: A theft was reported at Thai Singha House located at 3906B Chestnut St. with losses totaling more than $200. A Canada Goose jacket was stolen.
Former Penn prof. Elizabeth Warren officially launches 2020 presidential bid
“We can't afford to just tinker around the edges — a tax credit here, a regulation there,” the former Penn Law professor said, outlining her ideology in opposition to less progressive Democrats.
Student alleges woman shouted 'build a wall' at him in Huntsman, prompting U. inquiry
The woman was in a group of several other women during the incident, the freshman said, noting that another woman was wearing a white, long-sleeved shirt he believes is affiliated with Penn's Kappa Alpha Theta sorority chapter.
More than 100 Penn students protest Heather Mac Donald for discriminatory speech at event
During the event, which was hosted by The Statesman, Mac Donald contended that there were no racist professors at Penn and dismissed a student account of grading discrimination among professors.
Quad entrance door fixed after months of being unable to lock or close
While the door was technically able to close, residents needed to slam the door shut loudly, which caused a disturbance for other residents.
Will Joe Biden run for president? His fellow Penn professors remain uncertain.
In a recent CNN poll, 62 percent of Democratic voters said former Vice President Joe Biden should run for president.
Annenberg running club catches thief on Penn's campus
Running club founder Kyle Cassidy told the Inquirer that it took the group only 30 seconds to catch up to the suspect.
As construction on high rise field takes off, Penn reaffirms commitment to green space
After construction is finished, a turf-material field will be installed in the area, constituting what Penn's Landscape Architect said is an improvement on the previous grass space.
Penn students and alum discuss identity and community at interfaith event
"A Conversation on Navigating Identity and Belonging" was hosted by Interfaith Philadelphia in partnership with Penn GSE and Penn's Spiritual and Religious Life Center.
Wharton receives $2 million from Penn alum to further innovation and research
The donation from the Katz Fund will help expand the program and advance the quality of the Wharton People Lab's research and development plans.
Penn LPS classes will soon be replaced by its first-ever online bachelor's degree program
Starting this fall, Penn will be the first Ivy League school to offer a fully online bachelor degree program.
This class lets students vandalize, experiment, and learn unconventional writing styles
Every week, students receive an assignment such as "make the private, public" and complete it by creating a written installation anywhere except for on a page.
Knight Commission, featuring Amy Gutmann, releases report on rebuilding trust in media
On Feb. 5, the Knight Commission published “Crisis in Democracy: Renewing Trust in America,” a report on restoring public faith in news corporations.
Harvard students call for ethnic studies program after Asian American Studies professors depart
Penn has faced similar protests surrounding the lack of support for the Asian American Studies program.
Asian American activist Helen Zia discusses new book on immigration from communist China
"Last Boat Out of Shanghai" tells the stories of four individuals who left Maoist China following the onset of the Chinese Communist Revolution in 1949.
'Wynn Commons' plaques removed from campus a year after Penn revoked Steve Wynn's degree
In February 2018, Penn announced that it would remove 1963 College graduate Steve Wynn's name from "Wynn Commons" following sexual misconduct allegations against the former Trustee.
Penn Dems State of the Union watch party features bingo, laughter, and doubt
At the Penn Dems watch party in Rodin College House, attendees stressed the importance of observing the event, despite their significant policy disagreements with Trump.
Philadelphia could soon ban cashless stores — including Sweetgreen
The Philadelphia City Council bill would prohibit cashless retail locations, forbidding stores from refusing to accept cash or from charging customers a higher price for paying with cash.