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Kelly Writers House to offer 24th year of Fellows program
Initiated in 1999 by KWH Faculty Director Al Filreis and Board of Trustees Emeritus Paul Kelly, the program annually invites three distinguished writers to the KWH every spring.
Penn sophomore Michael Gavin died Oct. 14
Gavin was from West Chester, Pa. and was a defensive lineman with Penn football.
Penn Nursing researchers find link between acute injury and racial disparities in chronic pain
The study examined factors that could theoretically affect varying chronic pain outcomes between patients of different races and ethnicities.
Graduate student workers criticize Penn's FAQ page about upcoming union vote
The Office of the Provost forwarded a webpage to graduate students via email on Wednesday detailing the potential implications of unionization for student workers at Penn.
Actor Rainn Wilson visits Penn for Authors@Wharton Speaker Series
Wilson joined Wharton Management Professor Adam Grant to discuss his career and spiritual revolution in Irvine Auditorium.
Huntsman family, longtime Penn supporters, will halt donations to 'unrecognizable' University
The end to the Huntsman Foundation's donations could represent a significant blow to the University's funding amid a growing backlash from Penn trustees and alumni.
Magill condemns Hamas, distances Penn from Palestine Writes speakers amid backlash from donors
In her second statement since the Hamas attack on Israel, Magill referred to the Hamas violence as a terrorist assault, a change from her initial statement.
Vahan Gureghian to resign from Penn Board of Trustees in protest of University leadership
"The leadership of UPenn has failed us through an embrace of antisemitism," Gureghian wrote in his resignation letter.
Penn admin. allegedly ‘pressured' trustees to step down after publicly criticizing University
Board of Trustees Chair Scott Bok disputed Marc Rowan's allegations that Penn would "purge" trustees, after Rowan called on Bok and Penn President Liz Magill to resign.
Penn's chair of Wharton Board of Advisors calls for Magill, Bok to resign over 'antisemitism'
1979 College graduate and Vice Chair of the University Board of Trustees Julie Platt said that she had “full confidence” in Magill and Bok’s leadership.
Hundreds of Penn community members stand in solidarity with Israel at on-campus vigil
A crowd of nearly 200 people joined together at the LOVE Statue on Tuesday at noon.
Wellness at Penn vaccinates over 10,300 community members at annual flu clinic
The annual clinic, which offered free flu vaccines to all members of the Penn community, was hosted from Oct. 4 to Oct. 6 in Gimbel Gymnasium in the Pottruck Health and Wellness Center.
Fourth annual Penn Climate Week features wider student engagement in climate action
The 2023 Penn Climate Week, which ran from Sept. 18 to 22, consisted of nearly 40 events spanning topics from agricultural sustainability to public health.
New student magazine explores unconventional forms of journalism
The Woodlands, now in its second issue, aims to amplify writers’ voices and publish unconventional journalism pieces.
Penn defers University-affiliated travel to Israel, Palestine amid war in region
Penn Global has deferred all University-affiliated travel to Israel and Palestine "until further notice" and plans to remain in contact with all Penn students who are currently studying or visiting the region.
Penn trustees reject student voting rights proposal, citing 'existing avenues' for representation
Multiple student liaisons to the trustees said there remain flaws in how University decision-making engages with student perspectives.
Natives at Penn hosts march on campus to celebrate Indigenous People's Day
Carrying their tribal nation's flags, posters, and a Natives at Penn banner, students marched from Gutmann College House to the Starbucks at 34th and Walnut Street beginning at 10 a.m.
New club encourages students to explore hip-hop’s legacy, music industry
The Students of Hip Hop Legacy club allows students to explore their passion for hip-hop.
Three Penn researchers win 'High-Risk, High-Reward' grants from the NIH
The program is dedicated to advancing impactful biomedical or behavioral research spearheaded by exceptionally creative scientists.