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DP Daybreak | Alumni call for stronger free speech protections
Also, thousands at Penn gathered to watch the solar eclipse.
Long-awaited trial to begin for suspected murderer of former Penn student Blaze Bernstein
Samuel Woodward, the man accused of murdering Bernstein, will go to trial on Tuesday.
Thousands of Penn affiliates, interim president marvel at solar eclipse — despite clouds over campus
The community gathered by the thousands on College Green and beyond to celebrate the spectacle over shared viewing glasses, Moon Pies, and astronaut ice cream.
Penn hosts five-day conference for environmental journalists on climate change, disinformation
The theme of this year’s conference was “Democracy, Disinformation, Activism – What’s Environmental Journalism’s Role?”
Former Peruvian President Francisco Sagasti discusses 'art of governance' at Perry World House
Wharton alumnus and former Peruvian President Francisco Sagasti spoke at the Perry World House on April 4 about the art of governance.
UA presidential, vice presidential candidates debate transparency, club funding, planned initiatives
During the debates, the two presidential candidates — College junior Ria Ellendula and College junior Hannah Liu — discussed their varying priorities.
New alumni free speech alliance calls for Penn to adhere to First Amendment speech protections
The group, which is called the Penn Alumni Free Speech Alliance, was formed last winter in response to the controversies surrounding free speech on campus.
DP Daybreak | Where to watch the solar eclipse at Penn
Also, multiple fire alarms at Stouffer Hall prompted an evacuation.
Everything you need to know ahead of the biggest solar eclipse on Penn's campus in 40 years
Philadelphia will see approximately 90% of the sun covered at the maximum point of the eclipse, with many different options for viewing the eclipse on and near campus.
Penn leaders address mental health, club funding at State of the School
This year’s event touched on unused funding for student groups, the Spring Fling concert, and the upcoming announcement of the first-ever winners of the Sarah Katz award.
Penn launches campus parking improvement project with modernized payment, access options at garages
The changes will include mobile pay options at parking garages, an updated web portal, and PennCard access to vehicle entry and exit lanes.
Stouffer Hall music room undergoes week-long closure after repeated fire alarms
The first fire alarm — which began at 7 a.m. on March 31 — was caused due to a fire that originated in music room A100
4.8 magnitude earthquake in New Jersey shakes Penn campus, prompting alert
The Division of Public Safety issued a UPenn Alert in response to the earthquake, telling community members that no damages had been reported.
DP Daybreak | Students criticize Penn's Ramadan food options
Also, protestors called for the eviction of a Penn spinout.
Iron Gate Theatre to reopen this weekend after Penn attributes closing to cracked beam
A statement from Penn's Executive Director of Real Estate said that the landlord of Iron Gate Theatre noticed a cracked wood arch beam while conducting roof maintenance and repairs.
Protestors allege ‘robotic dogs’ produced by Penn spinout are involved in Israel-Hamas war
The protestors allege that Ghost Robotics is selling robots to Israel's military to be utilized in the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Muslim students criticize Penn’s Ramadan food offerings, allege inaccessibility and unhealthiness
Muslim students at Penn have raised concerns with Penn Dining’s Ramadan food options, limited halal dining options, as well as a lack of halal food available on weekends.
Penn moves to dismiss amended student lawsuit alleging insufficient response to antisemitism
Penn wrote that the plaintiffs’ claims should be dismissed on the grounds that their challenge is "premature," given that the University's response to antisemitism is ongoing.
TEDxPenn to feature former Peru President and Penn professor, Nobel Prize laureate Drew Weissman
The conference, which will take place at 10 a.m. at Irvine Auditorium, explores how those of different backgrounds navigate limits to unlock an an infinite number of possibilities.