Front Breaking
Previewing the 200-meter breaststroke at the 2024 Paris Olympics
Penn student Matt Fallon headlines the event, along with other notable athletes from across the world
DP Daybreak | Dental dean dissatisfaction
Also, the Brandeis Center sued the U.S. Department of Education for dismissing an antisemitism complaint against Penn.
Penn alumna Sunny Choi to feature in breakdancing at 2024 Paris Olympics
The 2011 Wharton graduate will become the first female breakdancer to represent the United States in the Olympics.
Penn Dental faculty allege declining education quality, retaliatory environment under Dean Mark Wolff
The Daily Pennsylvanian reached out to dozens of members of the Dental School community to understand how Wolff’s leadership has changed the school over the past six years — and how they would feel about a second term.
Israeli prime minister denounces former Penn President Liz Magill in congressional address
Netanyahu’s remarks encompassed a broader discussion on the state of Israel, its ongoing war with Hamas, and its allyship with the United States.
Penn faculty experts weigh in on Biden’s unprecedented concession, Harris’ bid for the Oval Office
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with Penn faculty experts to gain insight into the factors that may have led to Biden’s unprecedented decision and what the start of Harris’ campaign might look like.
Luxe Nail Bar reopens after four-day shutdown following Cease Operations Order
The posting of a Cease Operations Order “indicates that the business is not tax compliant,” according to a spokesperson for the Department of Revenue.
Brandeis Center sues U.S. Department of Education over dismissal of Penn antisemitism complaint
The 32-page lawsuit accused the OCR of not following its own procedural guidelines by dismissing the November 2023 complaint and citing the existence of a parallel lawsuit.
Olivia Nicastro | Embracing harm reduction for substance use at Penn
Columnist Olivia Nicastro examines the benefits of advancing Penn’s harm reduction approach to student substance use.
Pa., Phila. Democrats pledge support for Harris after Biden withdraws from presidential race
Many Democratic politicians in Pennsylvania have expressed support for Kamala Harris and praised Joe Biden’s distinguished political career.
Penn hosts College Horizons preparatory program to support Native American high school students
Nearly 100 students from 19 states representing 33 Tribal Nations, Alaska Native Villages, and Hawaiian islands participated in the weeklong program.
President Joe Biden, former Penn professor, withdraws from 2024 presidential race
Biden’s decision follows weeks of increasing pressure after his performance at the June 27 presidential debate.
Meihuan Yu | Summer reading: burden or benefit?
Columnist Meihuan Yu explores whether mandatory summer reading assignments are beneficial or detrimental to students.
International tech outage disrupts Penn’s operations
The outage most heavily impacted the University of Pennsylvania Health System, resulting in cancelled appointments and delayed elective surgeries.
DP Daybreak | Penn waitlist acceptance rate down 72%
Also, the University's vice president for University Communications will step down on Aug. 1.
Waitlist admit rate drops 72% while Penn updates admissions considerations, new data reveals
The University reported in-state acceptance rates for the first time, and the Common Data Set appears to indicate changes in the “relative importance” of factors influencing admissions decisions.
Schmear It purchases Lil Pop Shop’s West Philadelphia storefront, set to sell bagels and popsicles
While Lil Pop Shop popsicles are currently being sold at the storefront, Schmear It hopes to begin selling their full offering of bagels, popsicles and more out of the store this fall.
Penn Vet and Penn Medicine to receive $33 million in new Pa. budget after 2023-24 funding withheld
The budget, which was passed by lawmakers last Thursday, allocated all funding that was proposed in February by Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro to the two Penn centers.
Eliza Carroll | LinkedIn … the new hot social media?
Columnist Eliza Carroll questions the usage of LinkedIn and its connection to the preprofessional culture at Penn.