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Editors, managers of The Daily Pennsylvanian, Inc. map priorities for company's 139th year
Members of the DP's 139th student board reflect on their first semester in charge of the company and share their goals for the remainder of the year.
Penn neurosurgeon awarded $5.4 million by White House to advance brain cancer research
The Cancer Moonshot Scholars program – reignited by the White House last year – supports early-career investigators in cancer research and innovation.
Penn Medicine appoints new Medical Director for LGBTQ Health
As director, Kline will work to standardize guidelines for the quality of LGBTQ patient care and expand LGBTQ affirming services at Penn.
Penn Museum holds previously undisclosed remains of MOVE bombing victims, activists allege
Community organizers demand more transparency following new evidence from an online photo sharing site from a public event hosted in 2014.
1920 Commons reopens after renovations with extended hours, new food options
A new hot chicken bar, longer weekend hours, and other building upgrades headline a range of changes to 1920 Commons.
Accolade on Chestnut replaces on-campus graduate student housing after $94 million renovation
The new property has room for 635 residents, who are offered 12-month installment leases for studio and two-bedroom apartments, ranging from $1,240 to $1,590.
Penn Dental School researcher receives grant for new dental implant technology
Hwang’s project focuses on developing smart implant technology that prevents infection, addressing the most common reason for implant failure and removal.
Penn pilots first critical writing seminar for transfer students
This Transfer Critical Writing Seminar is a pilot program and if it is successful, it will be considered again for future semesters.
Pa. senator proposes state-wide ban on legacy admissions – including at Penn
In the memorandum, Williams voiced his concern that allowing legacy admissions at Pennsylvania universities would violate the recent Supreme Court ruling regarding affirmative action.
New PAACH director talks to the DP about creating ‘a welcoming space’
PAACH welcomed new director Mei Long on July 3, filling a vacancy created after the abrupt departure of former Director Peter Van Do in September 2022.
How Penn's test-optional policy has impacted students' test scores
According to the data, approximately 30% of the Class of 2026 did not submit test scores in 2022.
Netter Center, GSE pilot program aims to increase student engagement in West Philadelphia schools
The pilot program, which runs at Henry C. Lea Elementary School and Andrew Hamilton School, aims to help students stay engaged in the classroom.
Mason on Chestnut switches management, aims to address rise in resident complaints
Residents of The Mason said that the building has previously faced issues regarding security, safety, and communication.
National Labor Relations Board rules Penn RAs are employees, allowing union election to proceed
Penn's 223 RAs will have the chance to partake in an on-campus election Sept. 27 and 28.
Rising Black first years participate in new student-run summer mentorship program
Although the program is not directly affiliated with Penn organizations, its members overlap closely with the Black Student Association, which helps advertise the program to incoming freshmen.
Penn employees receive over $2 million in student loan forgiveness service
Penn offers a free service to help faculty, staff, and postdoctoral researchers and fellows navigate the nationally offered Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
New Penn Global pre-orientation program unites first-years from 18 countries
The program brought together an inaugural cohort of 39 incoming first-years from 18 countries for a three-day pre-orientation.
Over 6,000 students move into on-campus housing for new school year
Residential Services expected 2423 first-year and 133 transfer students, 2398 second-year students, 553 third-year students, and 359 fourth-year students to move into campus housing between Aug. 21 and Aug. 27.
Penn welcomes Class of 2027, transfer students at 2023 Convocation
“Definitely focus on the card in front of you, but don’t lose sight of the brilliant array of cards around you,” Penn President Liz Magill said.