Philadelphia
In response to confusion, Student Financial Services launches new aid category
Before introducing the term 'highly–aided,' SFS identified these students as 'high–need.” Many didn't know, however, whether they qualified, in part because SFS did not publicly disclose the specific qualifications for a high–need student.
The cost of being a Nursing student: mandatory clinical trips present a financial burden
Nursing students must spend 12-16 hours per week over the course of five semesters working at clinical sites scattered throughout the Philadelphia area.
Founder of Hult Prize Ivy launches new startup that aims to achieve Mayor Kenney's city goals
Fulphil is specifically targeting the Mayor of Philadelphia Jim Kenney’s goals and how to best achieve them by 2035 through social entrepreneurship.
Penn joins program to train teachers in STEM and employ them in Pa. public schools
The program is also being implemented by universities in a total of five states. In Pennsylvania, Penn is joined by two other schools: West Chester University and Duquesne University.
Neighbors in Phila. rank among the most annoying in the country
Philadelphia was ranked the worst city in America for loud adult voices, parking issues, and ugly landscaping.
Penn's physics department has started listing gender pronouns on its website
In April, students and members of the department were emailed and given the option to submit their pronouns to be publicly shared on the website.
Penn student medics are now armed with Narcan to counter opioid overdoses
Penn's Medical Emergency Response Team initially asked to be equipped with the medication about a year ago.
Philadelphia ranks among ten best U.S. cities for 'immigration integration'
The rankings, which were based on over fifty specific factors, placed Newark, NJ, Baltimore and New York City in the top three spots.
Poverty rates are falling across the United States, but not in Philadelphia
Out of the ten most populous cities in America, Philadelphia had the highest poverty rate and was named the poorest large city.
Largest Wawa in Philadelphia opens at 34th and Market
The new store was announced as part of an expansion throughout Philadelphia — five other Wawa locations are expected to open within city bounds by the end of the year.
The most popular city for Ivy League students to move post-grad is New York City
For six out of the eight Ivy League schools, New York City is the most popular destination after graduation, this report says. Penn is one of the two exceptions.
Eagles receiver and Super Bowl champion Nelson Agholor to visit Penn
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver and Super Bowl LII champion Nelson Agholor will be speaking at Huntsman Hall on Sept. 24 at 6:30 p.m., in an event titled "Becoming a Champion."
Phila. DA Larry Krasner stops at Penn Law on recruiting tour
Krasner is also visiting several top law schools at Harvard, Yale, New York University, and Columbia to recruit new lawyers for the District Attorney's office.
Growing number of Penn students are sent to serve community service sanctions off-campus
The Free Library of Philadelphia on 40th and Walnut is one of nine locations where students in violation of Penn's Code of Student Conduct are sent to fulfill community service sanctions.
Students can no longer transfer to Wharton at the end of sophomore year
For many students who planned on transferring or pursuing dual degrees, this policy shift, which was never formally announced, has made it nearly impossible.
Carnegie Mellon beats out Penn for Pa. graduates with the highest average starting salary
A new study found that Penn graduates had an average starting salary of $68,100 in 2018.
Building at 38th & Chestnut, home to cheesesteaks and strip club, may soon be sold
According to the city’s property list, the market value for 3800-02 Chestnut has increased in the last six years by nearly 375 percent.
Penn's pop-up Lululemon is part of national trend targeting college students
The store, which opened on Penn's campus on Aug. 3, is set to close in mid-December. Similar pop-ups have been opened at Harvard University and Stanford University.
Penn students at Hamilton Court frustrated by days of no hot water and slow renovations
The hot water was restored on Friday using an emergency boiler that management rented.