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A voter's guide to the April 2024 Pennsylvania primary elections
The Penn community will be voting on a variety of elected positions in the 2024 primary elections, from United States president to state representative.
Two Penn students awarded Truman Scholarship to fund graduate studies for careers in public service
College and Wharton juniors Aravind Krishnan and Tej Patel are among the 60 Truman Scholars selected this year from a pool of 709 candidates nominated by 285 institutions.
Alumni demand Penn take action against eight professors, citing alleged antisemitic conduct
In the letter, the signatories recommended a list of major sanctions allowed by the Faculty Handbook, as well as additional consequences due to the "seriousness" of the professors' actions.
Penn researcher Carl June honored with 'Oscar of Science' at Los Angeles ceremony
June is the sixth Breakthrough Prize laureate affiliated with Penn, along with Alzheimer's researcher Virginia Lee, physicists Charles Kane and Eugene Mele, and mRNA pioneers Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman.
Jameson outlines steps to support Penn community amid national campus unrest, start of Passover
Jameson’s message expressed support for students, faculty, and staff amidst heightened university tensions nationwide and the University’s deregistration of Penn Students Against the Occupation of Palestine on April 19.
DP Daybreak | Racism allegations against lightweight rowing
Also, Penn Against the Occupation was banned from campus.
Penn student organization launches entrepreneurship mentorship program in Philadelphia
The program launched at Liguori Academy High School in Philadelphia with a kickoff event on April 19.
Penn Faculty Senate hosts roundtable on academic freedom, open expression across college campuses
At the roundtable, the scholars engaged in a debate regarding the best ways to define academic freedom, assess institutional neutrality, gauge freedom of speech, and evaluate university policies and actions.
Penn community holds memorial ceremony honoring legacy of former Interim President Claire Fagin
Friends, former colleagues, and family members spoke about Fagin's life and impact during the memorial celebration, which took place in the Zellerbach Theatre in the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts.
2024 Earth Week begins at Penn with over 30 events set to take place across campus
Penn Sustainability will host the University’s annual Earth Week on campus from April 20 to 26.
University bans pro-Palestinian student group Penn Against the Occupation from campus
The deregistration marks a new step in the University’s response to heightened tensions pertaining to the Israel-Hamas war, as it has not previously publicly disciplined any individuals or student organizations.
DP Daybreak | Penn Vet funding remains withheld
Also, here's what to expect ahead of Spring Fling.
Margaret Atwood speaks at Penn about gender, politics, and her creative process
In conversation with Penn classical studies professor Emily Wilson, Atwood spoke about her novels and poetry, approaches to writing, and the status of women's rights.
Seven Penn seniors awarded 2024 President's Engagement and Innovation Prizes
All prize recipients collaborate on their projects with a Penn faculty mentor, and the projects receive up to $100,000 as well as a $50,000 living stipend for each team member.
Biden rallies in Philadelphia, receives endorsement from 15 members of Kennedy family
Biden, a former Penn Professor of Presidential Practice, addressed an energetic crowd in a speech that contrasted his plan against former President and 1968 Wharton graduate Donald Trump.
Here are Wellness at Penn’s initiatives to prevent substance abuse at this year’s Spring Fling
Members of Wellness at Penn team will be present at the Spring Fling concert on Friday to promote harm reduction and help students get into the concert.
A look at the preparations for this year's Spring Fling concert and festival
Over 10,000 students attend Spring Fling over the course of two days, according to Wharton senior and SPEC President Megan Li.
AAUP-Penn makes academic freedom, free speech suggestions to presidential commission to combat hate
In the April 12 meeting, the AAUP Executive Committee brought forth several recommendations centered around academic freedom and the role of faculty governance.
Quaker Days welcomes over 1,400 admitted Class of 2028 students to campus for all-day programming
Programming this year featured an opening ceremony at Irvine Auditorium, a student life fair on Locust Walk, campus tours hosted by the Kite and Key Society, and panels directed towards specific schools and dual-degree programs.