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Penn rises to No. 6 in U.S. News rankings of Best National Universities
Penn came in fourth among Ivy League schools, with Princeton University topping the list.
Two senior Penn Dining administrators departed University over the summer
Since their departure, Matthew Oiler has been named the new general manager of Hill House, and Penn plans to name its new campus executive chef "very soon."
Dozens of faculty express 'deep concern' with Penn response to Palestine Writes festival
Literature and humanities professors called on Penn President Liz Magill to immediately amend administrators' statement on the festival.
Penn student groups encourage civic engagement on National Voter Registration Day
On Nov. 7, registered voters will elect various state judicial candidates as well as a new mayor of Philadelphia and City Council members.
Acting Temple University president dies suddenly after falling ill at campus event
Epps, who formerly served as the Temple Law School dean and provost, was named the university's acting president earlier this year on April 11.
GAPSA's pilot meal voucher program aims to address student food insecurity
In partnership with Penn Dining and Penn Retail Dining and with the help of the Graduate Student Center, GAPSA distributed free meal swipes and vouchers to graduate students who signed up for the program.
PennDOT to repave Walnut Street through campus, surprising Penn community members
The repaving portion of the Walnut Street project is expected to begin on or around Sept. 26 and continue through Sept. 29.
Fourth annual Penn Climate Week begins, with 30 events planned across campus
The week’s schedule features panel discussions, research presentations, and film screenings on topics related to public health, social policy, and biodiversity, among others.
Penn's political groups set sights on greater community engagement this semester
The Daily Pennsylvanian sat down with various political clubs at Penn to talk about their plans and objectives for the fall 2023 semester.
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center announces new CEO
After working for two decades in various University of Pennsylvania Health System leadership roles, Russell will be succeeding Michele Volpe as the Penn Presbyterian Medical Center's new CEO.
Arab affinity groups, event organizers defend Palestine Writes festival despite Penn statement
Student groups wrote that Penn's statement was "unprecedented" given its alleged silence "when hateful and concerning views have been espoused by campus visitors and even faculty in the past.
Penn Hillel plans 'Shabbat Together' event as controversy grows over Palestinian literature festival
The upcoming Shabbat event on Sept. 22 was organized to promote unity on campus by celebrating Jewish identity.
Carl June wins Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences for development of CAR-T cell immunotherapy
Carl June was awarded the prize for his work in creating and pioneering chimeric antigen receptor T Cell immunotherapy.
GAPSA, Career Services launch funding program for graduate students' unpaid summer internships
The summer internship program’s awards fall into four funding categories — $4,500, $3,000, $2,225 and $1,500 — depending on hours worked and student needs.
New ‘AI at Wharton’ initiative aims to explore and research AI applications, educate students on AI
The initiative will give students the opportunity to take advantage of Wharton’s resources to further their understanding of how to use AI and apply it in the business world.
From west to east: Mapping University construction since the first Penn Connects plan
The data helps demonstrate the impact of Penn Connects, a series of master plans published by the university in 2006, 2011, and 2018.
Penn University Club opens for the first time post-pandemic
Lunch options include entrees, sandwiches, sides, desserts, and beverages that rotate daily, as well as a salad bar.
New fried chicken restaurant opens in University City for 'hangry' college students
Hangry Joe’s serves a mix of Nashville-style chicken fingers, Korean fried chicken, and boba.
SP2 professor elected president of nonprofit research organization
Guo will serve a four-year term in his new position, including one year as president-elect, according to the SP2 announcement.