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Upperclassmen offer advice for Penn's on-campus housing process
The Daily Pennsylvanian asked upperclassmen for advice they would give to those going through Penn's housing process.
Students commend prime location, spacious dorms after Radian becomes college house
Last September, the Board of Trustees voted to lease The Radian as student housing to accommodate upperclassmen for on-campus housing during the Quad facilities renovations.
Here's the latest on the Quad renovations, and what's coming up next
To accommodate the closure of the lower Quad entrance in Riepe, a new Quad entrance was opened next to the Butcher building in Ware College House.
Graduate students deliver union notice to Penn admin. after hundreds turned away from College Hall
The letter, addressed to President Liz Magill and Provost John Jackson, said that GET-UP intends to file a petition with the NLRB if the University does not voluntarily recognize the union by Oct. 6.
Perelman School of Medicine researchers identify new drug target for ovarian cancer
Ovarian cancer ranks fifth in cancer deaths among women - with many cases of Ovarian cancer being forms that have grown back - which these researchers hope to help address.
Stouffer Hall re-opens its doors following $35 million renovation
According to Residential Services, Stouffer Hall will once again be a first-year dorm for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Pencilbite Studio creates space for student animation at Penn
Established this summer, Pencilbite Studio is Penn’s first student-led 2D animation studio.
Penn GSE awards three educators with the 2023 McGraw Prize
The McGraw Prize, which was announced on Sept. 27, honors exceptional individuals in education who are driving positive change in the lives of students.
Wharton establishes bridge program to prepare students for doctoral degrees in statistics
This two-year research master's program offers mentorship, individualized research opportunities, and financial support, including tuition, stipends, health benefits, and resources for Ph.D. program applications.
Philadelphia Economic Equity Project to survey 24,000 residents on economic mobility
The survey will invite Philadelphia residents to share their financial experiences over 36 months.
Wharton launches program for executives to develop their influence skills
The program, titled Executive Influence: Increasing Your Impact With Persuasion and Power, is organized by Wharton’s Aresty Institute of Executive Education.
Perry World House names foreign affairs and policy experts in 2023-24 visiting fellows cohort
The 24 incoming visitors are experts in fields spanning climate, finance, journalism, and architecture.
Penn's annual flu clinic begins Wednesday following removal of immunization requirement
The flu clinic — which provides free vaccines to all members of the Penn community — will be hosted in Gimbel Gymnasium in the Pottruck Health and Wellness Center from Oct. 4 to Oct. 6.
Hundreds gather for 'flash mob' to celebrate Penn Medicine researchers' Nobel Prize win
Hundreds of students, faculty, and staff gathered at the Smilow Commons Lobby in the Perelman School of Medicine for the event.
SCUE hosts annual Education Week, highlighting Penn’s educational opportunities
Education Week spotlighted educational possibilities beyond traditional classrooms, spanning civic engagement to community-building endeavors.
New gift will establish fund for the study of Jewish history and antisemitism
The Goldhirsh-Yellin Foundation is a family foundation committed to supporting education, cancer research, and archaeology in Israel.
Venture Lab launches new community programming amid ongoing changes
Beginning in Fall 2023, students who are part of Venture Lab’s Venture Initiation Program Community (VIP-C) program can attend community dinners and pitch nights that occur on alternating Wednesday nights.
Penn Medicine's Drew Weissman, Katalin Karikó win 2023 Nobel Prize in Medicine for mRNA research
Karikó and Weissman's research was critical in the development of Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccines.
Penn Museum to no longer openly display human remains amid years of activist demands
The new policy details numerous adjustments to how human remains are presented and used throughout the Museum and University settings.