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Penn President Liz Magill announces members of new antisemitism task force
The group will includes seven faculty representatives from multiple Penn schools, two student representatives, and six staff, alumni, and Trustee representatives.
Students in new Wharton ABCS course help Philadelphia community file tax refunds
The curriculum, which occurs concurrently with the training and volunteering components, teaches students about the racial wealth gap, tax systems and policies, and how to discuss sensitive financial issues.
Workers at 39th and Walnut streets Starbucks protest alleged labor law violations in national walkout
Roughly 40 Starbucks workers picketed outside the Starbucks at 39th and Walnut street, leading to the shutdown of the store down for the day
New development at former McDonald's location to house three University departments
The new office building, which will sit on land previously occupied by McDonald’s, will be the new home of Penn Global, University Life, and Career Services.
Symposium to honor life, 'groundbreaking' work of folklore professor Dan Ben-Amos
The symposium on Nov. 19 will honor the life of Ben-Amos, professor of African, Jewish, and Middle Eastern Folklore, for his contributions to the field and his impact on students, colleagues, and family.
Department of Education launches investigation into Penn over alleged instances of antisemitism
The United States Department of Education is investigating five instances of antisemitism and two Islamophobia cases across seven schools.
Penn ranks No. 17 on list for most fashionable college campuses in America
Schools were evaluated according to a "fashion score," which was derived by dividing the number of fashionable outfits by the number of unfashionable ones.
Penn to serve as educational partner in clean hydrogen hub program
MACH2 will help create a network of hydrogen producers, consumers, and infrastructure in the Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey regions.
Middle Eastern Studies Association calls on Penn admin. to protect faculty, academic freedom
The letter expressed concern about the University's “failure to respond to the defamation and harassment” that pro-Palestinian faculty members have been experiencing.
Penn political groups debate Israel-Hamas war, immigration policy at GPA all-party debate
Around 50 attendees watched representatives from Penn College Republicans, Penn Democrats, Penn for Liberty, and the Penn Young Democratic Socialists of America debate a variety of topics.
Wharton Graduate Association uncovers widespread financial issues, forcing clubs to reset balance
The issues "stemmed back" as far as 2017, according to one text message shared with The Daily Pennsylvanian.
Penn increases commuter discounts for faculty, staff, postdocs to promote sustainability
4,000 community members are currently participating in the program, and the benefit has a limit of $105 per month.
Penn postdoctoral trainee wins Crest and Oral-B Promising Researcher Award
Sourvanos’ research explores how photobiomodulation can alleviate post-surgical pain and speed up the healing process of wounds after dental procedures.
Penn GSE enhances teacher prep programs amid national K-12 educator shortage
GSE's three teacher preparation programs have not experienced a decline in applications, according to program organizers.
Five pro-Palestinian student activists remain in Houston Hall overnight after Penn threatens arrests
Penn Police Deputy Chief of Investigations Michael Morrin told the protestors that they would be arrested if they did not leave the building and gave them a 30-minute warning before arrests would begin.
Brandeis Center alleges Penn allowed discrimination against Jewish students in federal complaint
The complaint alleges that Penn violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which protects against discrimination in programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance.
Perry World House names 2023-24 Graduate Associates cohort on global affairs, policy
The cohort, announced on Nov. 9, will spend a year engaging with scholars and experts to learn about global affairs and policy development.
Distinguished alumni and faculty recognized at Annual Award of Merit Gala
Chosen by the Awards and Resolutions Committee of the Penn Alumni Board of Directors, these honors will be presented by 1989 Engineer graduate and President of the Alumni Board Michael Barrett, as part of the Homecoming Weekend festivities.
New Wharton Healthcare Analytics Lab is bridging the fields of healthcare and data science
WHAL aims to utilize healthcare analytics to improve the accessibility and quality of healthcare.