Front Breaking
Penn rises to No. 6 in U.S. News rankings of Best National Universities
Penn came in fourth among Ivy League schools, with Princeton University topping the list.
Two senior Penn Dining administrators departed University over the summer
Since their departure, Matthew Oiler has been named the new general manager of Hill House, and Penn plans to name its new campus executive chef "very soon."
Dozens of faculty express 'deep concern' with Penn response to Palestine Writes festival
Literature and humanities professors called on Penn President Liz Magill to immediately amend administrators' statement on the festival.
Penn student groups encourage civic engagement on National Voter Registration Day
On Nov. 7, registered voters will elect various state judicial candidates as well as a new mayor of Philadelphia and City Council members.
Acting Temple University president dies suddenly after falling ill at campus event
Epps, who formerly served as the Temple Law School dean and provost, was named the university's acting president earlier this year on April 11.
GAPSA's pilot meal voucher program aims to address student food insecurity
In partnership with Penn Dining and Penn Retail Dining and with the help of the Graduate Student Center, GAPSA distributed free meal swipes and vouchers to graduate students who signed up for the program.
Checking in on Penn in the NFL: Week Two
Wide receiver Justin Watson helped the Kansas City Chiefs secure their first win of the season.
Max Brody | In defense and in celebration of the humanities pre-med
Guest columnist Max Brody reflects on why the humanities prove to be an essential tool for pre-meds on their journey to medical school and beyond.
PennDOT to repave Walnut Street through campus, surprising Penn community members
The repaving portion of the Walnut Street project is expected to begin on or around Sept. 26 and continue through Sept. 29.
Palestine Writes: Perspectives from the Penn community
Members of the Penn community share their thoughts and perspectives about the upcoming Palestinian Writes Literature Festival.
Fourth annual Penn Climate Week begins, with 30 events planned across campus
The week’s schedule features panel discussions, research presentations, and film screenings on topics related to public health, social policy, and biodiversity, among others.
Eitan Linhart | Responding to Palestine Writes: Why we should call out hate speech
Guest Columnist Eitan Linhart counters supporters of the Palestine Writes Literature Festival, detailing the antisemitic background of some of its speakers and arguing that the university should not support an event promoting hate speech.
Penn's political groups set sights on greater community engagement this semester
The Daily Pennsylvanian sat down with various political clubs at Penn to talk about their plans and objectives for the fall 2023 semester.
Eyal Yakoby | How the BDS movement impedes discussion and espouses antisemitism
Guest Columnist Eyal Yakoby explains the Boycott, Divest, and Sanction movement’s fraudulent goals, and its connection to students on Penn’s campus.
36 Penn Faculty | Letter in support of the Palestine Writes Literature Festival
36 Penn faculty members sign a letter in support of the Palestine Writes Literature Festival.
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center announces new CEO
After working for two decades in various University of Pennsylvania Health System leadership roles, Russell will be succeeding Michele Volpe as the Penn Presbyterian Medical Center's new CEO.
Penn women's rowing competed on national, international stages this summer
The Quakers finished sixth at NCAA Championships and second at the Henley Regatta.
Penn sports weekend recap: Men's soccer defeats Albany and sprint football loses season opener
Additionally, women's soccer played two Philadelphia rivals and field hockey lost twice to Big 10 teams.
Arab affinity groups, event organizers defend Palestine Writes festival despite Penn statement
Student groups wrote that Penn's statement was "unprecedented" given its alleged silence "when hateful and concerning views have been espoused by campus visitors and even faculty in the past.