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Philosophy professor Michael Weisberg named interim director of Perry World House
Weisberg has worked in various capacities at PWH since 2020, including serving as a Senior Faculty Fellow, Global Climate Policy Lead, and Director of Post-Graduate Programs.
Penn Carey Law professor to represent coalition challenging anti-abortion law
Penn Carey Law professor Seth Kreimer is defending the Idaho coalition that is challenging the No Public Funds for Abortion Act.
Disorientation Guide hosts week-long programming, critiques Penn's impact on local community
The events followed the release of the annual publication on Aug. 28, which criticized Penn’s relationship with and treatment of its students, staff, and the surrounding Philadelphia community.
Penn Transit announces new transit line, extended hours
These changes come alongside further adjustments from Penn’s Transportation and Parking department including, most notably, cheaper regional SEPTA passes for Penn staff and faculty.
Penn ranks No. 7 in Wall Street Journal's 2024 list of best colleges in the U.S.
Rather than measuring the school’s performance in “traditional metrics” such as wealth and reputation, the rankings focused on how the colleges contribute to improving the trajectories of their students’ careers.
One year in, students and alumni adjust to new Penn law school name — despite lingering discontent
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with students and alumni to look back on the initial uproar, and to understand how their thinking on the name change might have evolved since then.
Penn Nursing launches new master of professional nursing program
The program expects that 90 to 95 students will be enrolled for the inaugural Fall 2024 cohort.
Penn researchers develop faster, biodegradable COVID-19 tests
The new COVID-19 test, made from biodegradable cellulose fibers, aims to provide a more sustainable and cost-effective alternative to current testing techniques.
Penn introduces Middle East major concentration, data science minor in College
Here are three big changes to Penn's major and minor offerings this year.
White nationalist scheduled to speak at Penn Carey Law class taught by Amy Wax
Jared Taylor’s scheduled return to Amy Wax’s seminar comes as Penn remains silent on whether it will sanction Wax.
AAUP-Penn calls on admin to remove anti-union websites in support of RA, graduate student efforts
The letter was addressed to President Liz Magill, Provost John L. Jackson, Jr., and College Houses and Academic Services Senior Director for Housing Operations Lulu Kaliher.
'Send Silence Packing' returns to Penn, sparking conversation about mental health
The exhibit also served as a reminder that Penn’s campus has a variety of resources focussing on mental health education, ranging from University-run networks of support like Wellness at Penn or student-led clubs like Active Minds and CogWell.
Penn Medicine reports nearly $10 billion in revenue for the 2023 fiscal year
For the fiscal year ending June 30, Penn Medicine disclosed a revenue figure of nearly $10 billion and an operating income of $238 million.
Students concerned by on-campus COVID-19 resurgence as Penn reiterates precautionary measures
Some students told The Daily Pennsylvanian that Penn's existing resources and guidance left them disappointed or unsure how to proceed after testing positive for COVID-19.
Penn Medicine receives grant to establish Maternal Health Implementation Science Hub
The National Institutes of Health are funding ten Maternal Health Research Centers of Excellence, along with a data innovation hub and an implementation science hub, to support research that aids in reducing pregnancy-related complications.
Three changes Penn made to its application this year — and what they mean for applicants
Other changes to the Penn application in recent years include the introduction of the gratitude prompt to the supplemental essays in 2022.
2010 College graduate convicted for involvement in Jan. 6 riots
The riot was incited by 1968 Wharton graduate and former president Donald Trump, who was recently indicted on charges for his role to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
Weitzman School's new online program encourages climate-conscious design
After students complete their coursework, XDS ends with a three-week mini-design studio where students incorporate a current project from their work into their projects.
Penn suspends initiative that helped students afford course materials, alarming FGLI groups
Penn First Plus has encouraged faculty to list their courses in the Penn Bookstore to help the University's financial aid office collect a more accurate estimate of the cost of educational supplies.