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Penn Reproductive Justice to increase activity through new educational, political initiatives
Penn Reproductive Justice officially launched on June 24, 2022, immediately following the Supreme Court’s overhaul of abortion rights protections.
Gutmann College House residents report lack of hot water despite recent shutdown
The DP spoke to some Gutmann residents who have not noticed an improvement even after the hot water shutdown on Feb. 22 and 23.
Penn Carey Law launches clinic to provide experience in racial and civil justice litigation
As part of the clinic, students will be assigned to cases with local residents, nonprofits, and organizations.
Wharton MBA students purchase professional basketball team in Italy
Second-year students in the Wharton MBA Program for Executives founded CSG in 2022 to invest in sports franchises.
Perry World House panelists discusses the war in Ukraine, one year on
Although the conflict is not yet over, the speakers discussed global changes set in motion by the war in Ukraine.
Penn begins installing new furniture in Rodin suites, with other high rises to follow
The first phase of deliveries occurred from Feb. 21 to Feb. 24 for floors 13 through 24. The second phase of deliveries is scheduled for the rest of the building, and will occur in early March. Harnwell and Harrison will follow in the summer.
Students protest 76ers stadium proposal in Chinatown outside of Board of Trustees meeting
Protestors remained outside the Inn at Penn for over two hours, and students and community members spoke to the crowd about why protecting Chinatown is important to them.
Penn alumni push for University to address financial aid price-fixing lawsuit
On Aug. 15, a District Court denied a motion filed by the schools that were sued to dismiss the lawsuit, according to a public opinion.
Penn LGBT Center announces ALOK as first scholar in residence
The Scholar in Residence program is the first residency of its kind at any university in the United States.
Columbia University announces permanent test-optional policy
Columbia announced that it will no longer require applicants to send standardized testing scores as part of the admissions process.
Penn to increase tuition and charges by 4%, raise income limit for financial aid
For the 2023-2024 academic year, the eligibility threshold for financial aid packages that fully cover all undergraduate costs will be raised to $75,000.
Open expression at Penn, explained: Guidelines, consequences, and complaints
The DP spoke with University administrators and student activists to better understand Penn’s open expression guidelines and the role of the University's Committee on Open Expression in evaluating students' rights to protest on campus.
Penn Alumni event attendees reflect on Fossil Free Penn interruption, condemn protest tactics
Class Board presidents said that protestors chose both the wrong occasion and the wrong tactics.
Wharton Global Forum in Singapore to feature over 600 government and business leaders
The conference will bring together over 600 leaders in government and business, Wharton professors and alumni, entrepreneurs, inventors, and industry leaders.
Penn Fashion Week, Baker Retailing Center host Chief Brand Officer of Revolve
After joining the Revolve Group in 2014, Gerona sought to harness the power of bloggers and social media influencers.
Penn community members react to Temple graduate students on strike
The TUGSA strike, which began on Jan. 31, follows a year of bargaining with the university for increased pay, expanded leave, and healthcare.
Penn announces new director of admissions after three-month search
Pascucci was selected following a national search that began when former Vice Dean and Director of Admissions John McLaughlin departed Penn last November.
GAPSA, UA approve resolutions seeking student representation on Board of Trustees
GAPSA previously passed a joint resolution to have two student representatives on the Board of Trustees, but the UA was unable to reach a majority and tabled the decision indefinitely.
Penn Dining announces action plan after reports of health code violations at dining locations
This announcement comes days after the DP detailed 100 observations of health code violations in Penn Dining locations during their most recent food safety inspections.