Politics
Why Amy Gutmann and other Penn executives will see their paycheck cut under new tax plan
The plan implements a tax on the annual compensation of the five highest-paid employees in nonprofit groups — which at Penn constitutes three executives and puts at risk two of 13 academic medical professionals.
Penn Biden Center will launch Feb. 8 with goal of playing 'critical' role in policy-making
Over the past year, since he was named a Penn prof., Biden has appeared at several events on campus, including a public conversation with Penn President Amy Gutmann in March 2017.
College alum now leads 'Girls Who Invest,' which hosts a summer program at Penn every year
1996 Wharton graduate Seema Hingorani founded the organization, which provides exposure to investment management to girls in high school and college, in April 2015.
Adam Schiff, top Democrat in Russia probe, at Penn: 'the very idea of America is at risk'
In an exclusive interview with The Daily Pennsylvanian before the event, Schiff stressed society’s need for college students to contribute to government and change the current polarized system.
Pennsylvania supreme court to review Philadelphia's controversial soda tax
The 1.5-cents-per-ounce tax on sugary drinks went into effect last January and aims to raise funds for the city.
Penn will remove 'Wynn Commons' name and rescind honorary degrees from Steve Wynn and Bill Cosby
“The nature, severity, and extent of these allegations, and the patterns of abusive behavior they describe, involve acts and conduct that are inimical to the core values of our University,” Penn leaders wrote in an email.
Penn Global renovations hope to create a more welcoming environment for all students
ISSS will be located in a temporary office on the third floor of 3440 Market St, while its original location at 3701 Chestnut St. undergoes anticipated months long renovations.
Penn grad Jennifer O’Mara joins record number of women running for office in 2018
“Right now in Harrisburg there aren’t enough women, there aren’t enough young people, there aren’t enough people of color, and there aren’t enough working people,” O’Mara said.
DACA, mental health, sexual violence at Penn — what staff asked Pritchett at PPSA forum
The Penn Professional Staff Assembly sponsored a talk with the Provost as one of its two large open meetings of the academic year for staff members to discuss various University initiatives.
At a protest Tuesday, students revive calls for Penn to contribute more to Phila. school system
“Penn stands as a shameful exception among the Ivies,” Penn senior Zoe Weissberg said. “This is a practice that is inexcusable in Philadelphia, which still is the poorest big city in the nation."
NGO head, former British MP David Miliband spoke on refugee crisis at Penn on Tuesday
Before becoming IRC's president, Miliband served as the United Kingdom foreign secretary from 2007 to 2010. At the event, Miliband explained the moral obligation to help refugees.
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.