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Hanadi Abdulkadir | A letter to Class of 2027 Philly Natives
Columnist Hanadi Abdulkadir writes to the incoming class, specifically those from the city of Philadelphia.
Brett Seaton | Penn can continue affirmative action with private financing
Columnist Brett Seaton walks through the steps Penn can take to continue affirmative action while preserving the endowment.
Rue Landau could become Philadelphia’s first LGBTQ City Councilmember
The DP spoke with Landau about her motivations, goals, and optimism for the future of Philadelphia.
Mei Long named new PAACH director
Long, who previously served as an associate director of academic affairs and advising in Wharton, stepped into her position as PAACH director on July 3.
Adeoluwa Fatukasi | Black students need more than pre-professional opportunities
Columnist Adeoluwa Fatukasi emphasizes the need for more travel programs for Black students as she reflects on the impact study abroad has had on her Penn career.
A 'broken' system: Penn students, professor reflect on student loans following Supreme Court ruling
Members of the Penn community who spoke with the DP agreed that the current federal student loan system is flawed, but proposed different solutions to address the issue.
American Philosophical Society Museum exhibit on women in science features former Penn professor
The exhibit, titled "Pursuit & Persistence: 300 Years of Women in Science," features a document written by former Penn professor Mildred Cohn.
2018 Penn alum is first from University to receive competitive Stanford postgrad scholarship
2018 Wharton and SEAS graduate Krish Mehta is one of 85 scholars from around the world to receive up to three years of funded graduate study at Stanford University through the program.
C.H. Henry | Less of a Pain When it’s a Chain
Columnist C.H. Henry supports Target’s expansion and calls for more stores to do the same.
Penn launches new center to advance quantum science and technology research
The new center aims to advance Penn’s capabilities in quantum research by facilitating collaboration across several STEM fields.
Sangitha Aiyer | The case for better Penn traditions
Columnist Sangitha Aiyer urges Penn to develop newer traditions that represent current and future classes.
Yurkow’s Coach of the Year honor highlights Penn baseball’s slew of postseason awards
Yurkow was named the ABCA East Region COTY following Penn's stellar season.
A Look Back on Ron DeSantis's Time as an Ivy League Athlete
Yale finished with a 27-53 Ivy League record during DeSantis's career despite his individual success.
Azza Elrashid｜Suppressing the savior complex
Columnist Azza Elrashid highlights the importance of centering the community in service efforts while reflecting on her own experiences with civic engagement.
Supreme Court overturns affirmative action in college admissions
The Thursday ruling overturns decades of legal precedent, potentially changing Penn's admissions policies in future years.
Zara Tena | Finding peace in going home and embracing change
Columnist Zara Tena explores how going home and reconnecting with our roots can help us embrace and appreciate change.
Penn Carey Law clinic files complaint against Pa. correctional facility’s treatment of immigrants
The Transnational Legal Clinic filed a complaint alleging that Pike County Correctional Facility is neglecting detained people's rights regarding access to phone calls and legal counsel.
A cappella group Penn Masala performs at White House for Indian Prime Minister’s state visit
Penn Masala, an a cappella group that fuses South Asian and Western music, performed for Narendra Modi's state visit to the White House.
New acai bowl and bubble tea locations open in University City as acai bowl chain SoBol closes
Gong Cha and Playa Bowls opened their doors to the public for the first time this month, while SoBol suddenly closed.