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Architect Lin Huiyin to be awarded a posthumous diploma from Penn's School of Design
Lin, born in Hangzhou, China, graduated from Penn with a bachelor’s degree in fine arts in 1927. She was part of one of the first cohorts of Chinese students at Penn.
Hundreds of pro-Israel rally-goers emphasize strength of Jewish community, criticize Penn admin.
University community members gathered at the LOVE Statue to hear speeches, prayers, and songs before marching on Locust Walk to continue the event outside Penn Hillel.
Wellness at Penn creates resource page to support students in response to the Israel-Hamas war
Wellness at Penn has created a resource page dedicated to helping students manage their well-being and cope with world news and events, find sources of support, and get immediate help in crisis.
Students create podcast to share stories, resources from first-generation, low-income perspective
According to student producers, the goal of the podcast is to share information about being a FGLI student at Penn.
Rodin College House hosts event to raise awareness about bird migration
The event, which ran from 10 p.m. to midnight, allowed students to watch the Philadelphia skyline go dark at midnight to aid birds migrating to the south.
Penn Medicine researchers find serotonin is linked to long COVID-19 symptoms
According to the study, traces of SARS-CoV-2 in the guts of long COVID-19 patients cause inflammation that prevents the development of serotonin, which is critical to recovery.
Penn investigating antisemitic vandalism next to AEPi house as potential hate crime
The graffiti, found by members of AEPi around 11:30 p.m. on Oct. 20, read “The Jews R Nazis.”
Five Penn alumni in Israel, West Bank share their experiences as violence continues in the region
Alumni described the fear of the initial attacks and the ongoing violence while critiquing Western media coverage.
Penn Alumni president defends Magill, highlights 'misinformation' amid donor retaliation
In an email on Oct. 19, Barrett called for continued trust in Penn administration amid campus tension over the ongoing violence between Israel and Hamas.
Former Pa. Gov. Ed Rendell calls Penn's response to Palestine Writes festival 'significant failure'
He called on Penn to establish an independent committee to develop standards that prevent any group that "breaches hate or the acceptable use of violence" from reserving space for events on University property.
Penn restocks entire Green2Go inventory at the beginning of the school year
Housekeeping told Penn Dining that they found boxes discarded in trash cans, lounges, and other areas at the end of the 2022-23 school year.
Sabrina’s Cafe to open sixth location in Philadelphia International Airport
Sabrina's Cafe has three locations in Philadelphia: University City, South Street, and the Art Museum.
Organizers of pro-Palestine rally at Penn clarify chants after misinformation spreads online
PAO shared a statement on Instagram clarifying that attendees were chanting “Israel, Israel, you can’t hide, we charge you with genocide."
Hundreds of Palestine, Israel demonstrators gather on Penn’s campus amid ongoing violence in region
Around 200 pro-Palestine supporters gathered together in front of Van Pelt-Dietrich Library for a walkout and vigil, and 50 pro-Israel supporters stood silently against the backdrop of the Benjamin Franklin statue.
Jewish students reflect on safety concerns as Penn extends Hillel security funding
Penn Hillel said it has submitted formal complaints to the University regarding the conduct of Monday's rally.
Penn’s endowment sees 1.3% return for 2023 fiscal year, increasing to $21 billion
According to Penn's annual financial report, Penn spent $975 million in the 2023 fiscal year, up from $876 million in the previous fiscal year.
Five Penn faculty members elected to National Academy of Medicine
The Academy elects individuals who have made major contributions to the field of medical science, health care, and public health.
Magill says Penn will not tolerate hateful speech amid demonstrations for Israel, Palestine
Wednesday's message is Magill's third statement about the ongoing violence between Israel and Hamas.
Mounting donor backlash leaves students and faculty on edge, skeptical of Magill response
Multiple students and faculty had positive reactions to Magill's latest statement, which reiterated Penn's plans to combat antisemitism — but others cast doubt on the University's intentions in light of the donor backlash.