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Many professors cancel classes on Election Day, despite lack of holiday recognition by Penn
Penn professors said that they have either canceled their classes or modified their curricula to accommodate Election Day and surrounding political activities — a decision students said that they supported.
Political Empathy Lab launches Paideia podcast series on civil discourse, Pennsylvania politics
The Political Empathy Lab, an initiative of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation’s Paideia Program, launched a series on the program’s podcast on Oct. 10 discussing civil discourse and Pennsylvania state politics.
Penn Hyperloop becomes official University student organization following year of negotiations
Since its inception last year, Penn Hyperloop has been seeking official recognition from the Engineering School as an official student organization.
Penn professor Lindsey Cameron, former rideshare driver, reflects on experience in FASPE program
Cameron has previously published research about her experience as a rideshare driver and told the DP that her experiences informs the content she teaches her students.
DP Daybreak | Faculty group condemns temporary protest guidelines
Also, Penn Marriage Pact completes fifth matchmaking cycle.
Biden visits Phila. union hall to tout pro-labor record, present Presidential Citizens Medal
Biden spoke to a crowd of union members at UA Local 692 Sprinkler Fitters about his administration’s support for organized labor.
Penn AI Council established to coordinate research and initiatives
The council — which is led by five senior faculty members — will provide strategic input, coordinate multidisciplinary research, and develop new AI-related initiatives.
Penn's campus flooded with signs encouraging civic engagement from Democratic, independent groups
The displays come amid an uptick in efforts from both student and non-Penn affiliated organizations to mobilize voters on campus and in the larger West Philadelphia community.
Penn Marriage Pact returns for fifth year with almost 5,000 participants
The Marriage Pact survey opened on Oct. 7 and closed on Oct. 14 at 5 p.m. Within that time, a total of 4,935 students — more than 45% of Penn’s undergraduate population — filled out the Marriage Pact.
U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez mobilizes Latino voters at event in Philadelphia
At the event, which took place at the cultural organization Taller Puertorriqueño in North Philadelphia, Ocasio-Cortez highlighted the importance of the election cycle for Latino voters to a diverse audience of families, community leaders, and volunteers.
Two Penn professors receive $2.79 million grant for research on rheumatoid arthritis treatment
The National Institutes of Health has awarded a five-year, $2.79 million grant to Shuying Yang and Michael Mitchell for their research on rheumatoid arthritis.
Penn alum Andrea Mitchell announces she is stepping back from MSNBC daily anchor role
She will be stepping back from her position as anchor on “Andrea Mitchell Reports” to pursue a broader role with the NBCU News Group as NBC News’ Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent and Chief Washington Correspondent.
Jameson, Penn Med CEO among Philadelphia Magazine’s ‘Top 150 Most Influential Philadelphians’
Several Penn affiliates made Philadelphia Magazine’s annual list of the Top 150 Most Influential Philadelphians, including Interim President Larry Jameson and Penn Medicine CEO Kevin Mahoney.
Kelly Writers House hosts panel on newly published anthology on democracy as a creative practice
The discussion was sponsored by the Creative Writing Department, Sachs Program for Arts Innovation, and #VoteThatJawn.
Pa. State Senator Nikil Saval discusses local civic engagement with Asian Pacific Student Coalition
College senior and APSC Chair Taryn Flaherty moderated the event, asking State Sen. Saval questions about his background, career, and involvement in politics before transitioning to a Q&A segment.
Six Penn faculty members elected to National Academy of Medicine
NAM recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the advancement of the medical sciences, health care, and public health and demonstrate professional achievement and commitment to service.
Faculty group condemns Penn's temporary protest guidelines, alleging academic freedom violations
AAUP-Penn criticized the University's implementation of the guidelines, and alleged a failure by the University to uphold academic freedom.
99.1% of political donations from Penn faculty have gone to Democrats since 2023
Members of Penn's faculty have donated about $470,000 in political donations to federally registered political committees since the beginning of 2023.
Penn affinity groups discuss the issues shaping their vote on Election Day
Issues the groups highlighted as important include environmental stewardship, immigration policy, and reproductive justice.