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DP Daybreak | UC Townhomes demolition begins
Also, a Penn first-year shared her experience undergoing a pioneering cancer treatment.
'A badge of honor': Penn professor Mitchell Orenstein reflects on Russian sanction, policy research
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with Orenstein and Benjamin Schmitt — a senior fellow at Penn who was sanctioned in 2022 — about their thoughts on the sanction.
Carl June, first year Emily Whitehead reflect on experiences with Penn-pioneered cancer treatment
Emily Whitehead — a Penn first year — was the first child to receive the Penn-pioneered cancer treatment, which has since treated more than 20,000 patients worldwide.
Penn forms consultative committee to advise reappointment of Penn Dental, Penn Vet deans
The committee will oversee the reappointment processes for School of Dental Medicine Dean Mark Wolff and Penn Vet Dean Andrew Hoffman.
Penn names new vice president of Division of Business Services, overseeing dining and housing
Scales — who is currently the associate vice president for Business Services at Temple University — will succeed Marie Witt in the position.
Demolition of University City Townhomes begins after delays, surprising community members
Around 20 Penn and Philadelphia community members, as well as former residents of the UC Townhomes, gathered at the property on 40th and Market streets on Tuesday to witness the process.
DP Daybreak | Wharton defends Fight Night amid student backlash
Also, Russia sanctioned a Penn professor and five other affiliates.
Wharton, Boys & Girls Clubs voice support for Penn Fight Night amid 'missing' donation backlash
The Graduate and Professional Student Assembly voted to extend $25,000 of funding for this year's Penn Fight Night, which is scheduled for April 6.
Penn professor, five alumni sanctioned by Russian government
Professor of Russian and Eastern European Studies Mitchell Orenstein and five Penn alumni were on the list of 227 Americans banned from entering Russian territory.
Five easy classes to take in the fall 2024 semester
The Daily Pennsylvanian collected a list of easy classes for next semester — all of which have difficulty ratings of less than 2.1 on Penn Course Review.
Penn hosts fourth annual Energy Week to encourage dialogue about energy, climate, sustainability
Energy Week at Penn, which took place this year from March 11-15, aims to expose students and faculty to different aspects of energy research.
Spruce Street closes near Penn campus for SEPTA Trolley Track Renewal Project
DPS has advised students to consider alternative routes to get to campus and other destinations.
DP Daybreak | Journalist talks Musk, tech, and Trump
Also, a "Hamilton" star will speak at Penn this month.
Journalist, podcaster Kara Swisher talks Elon Musk, tech and Trump in DP interview
Swisher spoke with the DP on March 13 after participating in an Authors@Wharton event with Wharton Professor Adam Grant.
Penn to work with city on public health in Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker’s budget proposal
Parker, a 2016 Fels School of Government graduate and the city’s first woman mayor, wrote in her proposal that Penn is currently working with the City on public health issues for vulnerable residents.
Former 'Hamilton' star Daveed Diggs gets his 'shot' as SPEC Connaissance spring speaker
Diggs will address the Penn community through a moderated conversation and audience Q&A at Irvine Auditorium on March 26 at 7 p.m.
Penn first year wins 2024 Diana Legacy Award, conferred by Prince of Wales, for humanitarian work
The Legacy Award was created by The Diana Award organization in 2017 — the 20th anniversary of the passing of Diana, Princess of Wales — and is awarded every two years to young leaders around the world for their social action.
Katz Center holds discussion on history of antisemitism in elite college admissions
Karabel, a professor emeritus in sociology at UC Berkeley and author of “The Chosen: A Hidden History of Admission and Exclusion at Harvard, Yale, and Princeton," led the discussion.
DP Daybreak | Students petition disciplinary charges
Also, Penn's presidential commission shared initial recommendations.