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Penn initiative awards funding for five new health and safety research projects in Philadelphia
The five new projects include initiatives to improve care for childhood asthma and create an AI-based community arts platform, according to the Penn Nursing announcement.
Penn researchers to expand student team for work on NASA space telescope project
The NASA-led Roman Space Telescope, which has been in development for over a decade, is set to launch in May 2027.
DP Daybreak | Who governs Penn?
Also, Penn will continue its test-optional policy in admissions, bucking with some Ivies who have reinstated the testing requirement.
Former Penn professor, President Joe Biden campaigns outside Philadelphia after State of the Union
Biden, a former Benjamin Franklin Professor of Presidential Practice, spoke to a Wallingford, Pa. crowd at Strath Haven Middle School about issues such as reproductive rights and the economy.
Supreme Court rules in favor of 1968 Wharton graduate, former President Donald Trump in ballot eligibility case
The decision ensures that Trump's name will appear on both the primary and general election ballots in Colorado, Maine, and other states that have issued similar challenges.
Three takeaways from the DP's investigation into Wharton group's alleged 'missing' charity donation
The Wharton Graduate Association — which controls the funds raised from Fight Night’s 2023 event — promised that the $165,000 donation would be made in full, sources said.
1968 Wharton graduate, former President Donald Trump to contest third election after Nikki Haley withdraws
In her speech announcing her concession of the GOP primary, Haley said that she would “congratulate [Trump] and wish him well” — but notably did not endorse him.
Inside Penn's highest governing body: The Board of Trustees, by the numbers
The analysis found that Penn has the second largest Board of Trustees in the Ivy League with 50 members.
Penn Medicine reports $117.4 million in operating profits for first half of fiscal 2024
For the six months ending Dec. 31, Penn Med had an operating margin of 2.2% over a total revenue of $5.3 billion, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Penn extends test-optional policy for Class of 2029 while some Ivies reinstate testing requirement
The Penn Admissions announcement did not include any rationale for the extension.
Pro-Palestinian protestors interrupt Jameson at Board of Trustees meeting, forcing adjournment
"The resolutions are grouped as we are unable to continue," Board of Trustees Chair Ramanan Raghavendran said.
DP Daybreak | Student speaks at House antisemitism roundtable
Also, administrators announced a tuition hike at a trustee meeting.
Student Committee on Undergraduate Education commits to institutionalizing open expression protections
SCUE is the first branch of student government to issue a public statement on academic freedom since the University’s leadership crisis began last fall.
Penn reaffirms commitment to repatriate museum’s Native American cultural objects
Academic Policy Committee Chair David Ertel led the voting process for the resolutions, which each passed unanimously and without discussion.
Penn junior criticizes University response to antisemitism during congressional roundtable
Wharton and Engineering junior Noah Rubin spoke at the Feb. 28 roundtable alongside students from eight other universities.
Penn Atidna International hosts event with Palestinian Israeli initiative for open dialogue
At the event at Steinberg-Dietrich Hall, Schlesinger shared how Roots is seeking to create mutual trust and solidarity amid escalating tensions over conflict in the West Bank.
Penn's United Minorities Council, 2027 Class Board host intercultural fair at Houston Hall
Penn's United Minorities Council co-hosted their annual cultural fair event with the Class of 2027 board on Feb. 28 in Houston Hall.
Three-day symposium celebrates 50th anniversary of gender scholarship and advocacy at Penn
The symposium, which lasts from Feb. 29 to March 2, features a variety of faculty, scholars, and alumni across GSWG, FGT, and PWS.
6ABC News Anchor Nydia Han speaks about anti-Asian hate and broadcast journalism at Penn
The discussion, hosted by center director and sociology professor Hyunjoon Park, centered on Han's experience embracing her identity as a Korean-American and her fight against Asian hate through the lens of broadcast journalism.