Politics
Wynn Commons defaced as former Penn trustee faces allegations of sexual misconduct
Days after the former Penn Trustee Steve Wynn was accused of sexual misconduct, the signage for the area named after him, 'Wynn Commons,' has been defaced with paint.
Narrowing its focus, Fossil Free Penn targets divestment from coal and tar sands
Last semester’s highly-publicized protests, rallies, and outreach efforts ultimately ended with no policy changes from Penn.
New political science and econ building will open in May — four months later than planned
The building, located on the corner of 36th and Walnut Streets, will contain a 120-seat auditorium, classrooms, faculty offices, undergraduate study spaces, and conference rooms.
What Penn policy experts, Dreamers, and student leaders think of the immigration plan
The proposed plan would increase border security, would end the current diversity visa lottery system, and would create a pathway to citizenship for those eligible for DACA.
Penn alumnus on his work in immigration law: 'none of us were prepared for Trump'
Since Trump assumed office, Tran said that the number of challenges to visa requests from the government has significantly increased and has made a difficult system even worse.
Following Yale, Penn might try to reclassify Econ as a STEM program
Universities have sought STEM classification for economics since “Econometric and Quantitative Economics” was added to the list of STEM-designated degree programs in 2012.
At a Penn Political Union debate, students discussed whether campus is an 'echo chamber'
The formal event took place in College Hall on Jan. 25 and included two teams of three students in a parliamentary-style debate.
Phila.'s DA created a new 'immigration counsel' position to safeguard immigrant rights
Krasner said the creation of this new position assures immigrants that they can use the justice system without expecting “disproportionate consequences,” because of their status.
Penn graduate Steve Wynn of 'Wynn Commons' has been accused of sexual misconduct by dozens
Wynn served on the Board of Trustees until 2004 and donated $7.5 million for the construction of the Perelman Quad, which includes Wynn Commons.
Pennsylvania must redraw voting districts by mid-February, PA Supreme Court ruled Monday
The state Supreme Court’s 4-3 decision could change the power dynamics of both the pivotal 2018 midterm election and the May primaries.
Penn Provost Pritchett was appointed to the panel to help form Phila.'s new school board
This panel of city officials is tasked with nominating 27 candidates to serve in nine positions on the new board, which ultimately will influence the education of around 200,000 students.
Penn med prof. argues Trump’s cardiac health is worse than the White House is letting on
After Trump's annual physical last week, the White House physician, Rear Admiral Ronny Jackson, said Trump was in "excellent health."
Kelly Writers House and Perry World House join forces to bring journalists-in-crisis to Penn
During her week-long residence, Albats spoke at events both in KWH and in Perry World House and discussed her experience as a Russian opposition journalist.
Rep. Adam Schiff postponed Penn event on Russia probe because of the government shutdown
Schiff, the top Democrat on the U.S. House Intelligence Committee, was required to be in Washington, D.C. for votes related to the government shutdown.
Here's why Penn student groups are already prepping for the midterm election in November
Currently, Republicans hold the majority in both the Senate and the House. After these elections, however, 33 Senate seats and 435 House seats have the potential to turnover.
A Pennsylvania state senator was asked to resign over sexual misconduct allegations
Penn Dems had been in communication with Leach last semester about a possible appearance at Penn in the coming months, Penn Dems President and Wharton sophomore Dylan Milligan said.
Penn students and faculty joined thousands of protestors at the second Phila. Women's March
“You can’t really have a functioning democracy without an activated public,” political science professor Julia Lynch said.
Increased membership and campus unity: student leaders reflect on Trump at Penn a year later
Penn Democrats President and Wharton sophomore Dylan Milligan said this past fall 120 new members signed up to be part of the Penn Dems deputy board, 100 of which were freshman.
Economics is now a STEM major at Yale, easing path to visas for many international students
At Penn, economics is one of the most popular majors in the College of Arts and Sciences, and in Wharton, students graduate with a B.S. in economics. None of these programs are currently classified as STEM.