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Penn Daily: Wednesday, September 6th briefing
Listen to the top headlines on Wednesday, September 6th with our newsletter anchor.
Sangitha Aiyer | Penn Face’s ultimate foe: Sidechat
Sangitha Aiyer credits Sidechat for dismantling of one of Penn’s most significant mental health phenomenons.
Students concerned by on-campus COVID-19 resurgence as Penn reiterates precautionary measures
Some students told The Daily Pennsylvanian that Penn's existing resources and guidance left them disappointed or unsure how to proceed after testing positive for COVID-19.
Penn alumna Nia Akins finishes sixth in 800m at 2023 World Championships
The middle-distance runner set multiple Quaker records before her graduation in 2020.
Penn Medicine receives grant to establish Maternal Health Implementation Science Hub
The National Institutes of Health are funding ten Maternal Health Research Centers of Excellence, along with a data innovation hub and an implementation science hub, to support research that aids in reducing pregnancy-related complications.
Three changes Penn made to its application this year — and what they mean for applicants
Other changes to the Penn application in recent years include the introduction of the gratitude prompt to the supplemental essays in 2022.
2010 College graduate convicted for involvement in Jan. 6 riots
The riot was incited by 1968 Wharton graduate and former president Donald Trump, who was recently indicted on charges for his role to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
Weitzman School's new online program encourages climate-conscious design
After students complete their coursework, XDS ends with a three-week mini-design studio where students incorporate a current project from their work into their projects.
Penn Daily: Tuesday, September 5th briefing
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Penn suspends initiative that helped students afford course materials, alarming FGLI groups
Penn First Plus has encouraged faculty to list their courses in the Penn Bookstore to help the University's financial aid office collect a more accurate estimate of the cost of educational supplies.
NSO introduces fewer mandatory activities, 'Friday Night Lights' themed class photo
This year's changes included more modular programming options, fewer mandatory programs, more small group programs, and greater flexibility for students to shape their schedules.
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 Daily: Friday, September 1st briefing
Listen to the top headlines on Friday, September 1st with our newsletter anchor.
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.
Aidan Nash | Life beyond Locust: The disappearing act of upperclassmen engagement
Guest columnist Aidan Nash examines the decline of upperclassmen engagement at Penn, and what the administration can do to increase it.
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.