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University Trustees review Class of 2027 admissions statistics, establish new academic departments
In addition to hearing the admissions report for the Class of 2027, Board of Trustees approved resolutions to establish a Department of Cinema and Media Studies and a Department of Historic Preservation.
Penn Med reports $160 million in operating profits for fiscal year 2023
The University of Pennsylvania Health System saw an increase in profits compared to 2022, according to its financial summary for the nine month period ending March 31.
Penn men's basketball adds CSUN forward Johnnie Walter via transfer portal
Coach Steve Donahue says Walter "has a combination of length and strength that allows him to impact the game at both ends of the floor."
Penn Medicine ends participation in U.S. News and World Report rankings
The hospital system, which has placed on the "Best Hospitals" Honor Roll for 16 consecutive years, cited “a greater need for transparency” and “access to more comprehensive quality data” in the decision to withdraw.
Penn alum Nina Ahmad could be Philadelphia's first South Asian City Councilmember
Ahmad, who would be the first South Asian person and first immigrant in recent memory to serve on the Philadelphia City Council, spoke to the DP about her experience in public service and goals for the position.
President Joe Biden kicks off re-election campaign with Philadelphia visit and rally
Biden, a former Penn Professor of Presidential Practice, spoke at a rally hosted by union federation AFL-CIO after assessing the damage on Interstate 95 from a helicopter.
LGBT Center Associate Director Malik Muhammad to transition to new University Life role
Muhammad will be the inaugural Director of Inclusion Initiatives and Social Justice Education at University Life starting July 1.
Andrew Colbert of Penn men's track and field puts his trust in his training to find success
Colbert has just a few meets to go in his Quaker career, and is currently focused on preparing for the upcoming Ivy League Heptathlons.
Penn moves forward with design for new Student Performing Arts Center
The design for the $75 million Student Performing Arts Center includes two theaters, five rehearsal studios, and teaching and practice spaces.
In Photos: Protesters march from Chinatown to City Hall, opposing proposed 76ers arena
The Daily Pennsylvanian captured the speeches, musical performances, and emotions of those gathered to rally against the 76ers arena project on June 10.
Magic Carpet food truck for sale as owners prepare to retire
The popular food truck will close on June 30 after serving the Penn community with Middle Eastern vegetarian goods for nearly 40 years.
Penn paid Amy Gutmann $23 million in final year as president, including 18-year compensation package
The tax filings show that most of Gutmann’s 2021 earnings accumulated over the course of her 18-year tenure as president, in the form of deferred compensation and investment gains.
Timethius J. Terrell | Penn student organizers need formal training
Timethius J. Terrell invites Penn student organizers to facilitate open training sessions to teach their peers to plan direct actions, protests, and other forms of activism.
Three members of Penn men's lacrosse on the transition to playing pro
All three players attest that their experiences at Penn helped prepare them for the jump to the pros.
29 Penn students and alumni receive 2023 Fulbright grants
The Fulbright Program grant recipients will have the opportunity to pursue graduate study, conduct research, or teach English internationally for up to 12 months.
Penn Med to close Penn Presbyterian inpatient addiction treatment program
Penn Med's inpatient addiction program will close in July after all current patients have completed their 30-day stays.
DPS anticipates traffic delays for 'foreseeable future' due to Interstate 95 collapse
After a section of I-95 partially collapsed, Pennsylvania state police closed lanes in both directions between the Woodhaven and Aramingo exits.
‘Chaos for our city’: Protesters march against proposed 76ers stadium near Chinatown
Attendees rallied against gentrification for almost four hours during Saturday's Chinatown march.
From Penn softball to the Miami Marlins, Jennifer Brann is always breaking precedent
Brann is currently the only female baseball analyst working for the Marlins, helping blaze a trail for other women in the sport.