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Penn named No.1 university for salary impact in Wall Street Journal's 2024 college rankings
Penn adds $84,761 in value to graduates’ salary. Princeton was ranked second in terms of salary outcomes, with a value added of $82,433, followed by Columbia University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Harvard University.
Philosophy professor Michael Weisberg named interim director of Perry World House
Weisberg has worked in various capacities at PWH since 2020, including serving as a Senior Faculty Fellow, Global Climate Policy Lead, and Director of Post-Graduate Programs.
Penn Daily: Monday, September 11th briefing
Listen to the top headlines on Monday, September 11th with our newsletter anchor.
Penn Carey Law professor to represent coalition challenging anti-abortion law
Penn Carey Law professor Seth Kreimer is defending the Idaho coalition that is challenging the No Public Funds for Abortion Act.
Disorientation Guide hosts week-long programming, critiques Penn's impact on local community
The events followed the release of the annual publication on Aug. 28, which criticized Penn’s relationship with and treatment of its students, staff, and the surrounding Philadelphia community.
Penn Transit announces new transit line, extended hours
These changes come alongside further adjustments from Penn’s Transportation and Parking department including, most notably, cheaper regional SEPTA passes for Penn staff and faculty.
Penn ranks No. 7 in Wall Street Journal's 2024 list of best colleges in the U.S.
Rather than measuring the school’s performance in “traditional metrics” such as wealth and reputation, the rankings focused on how the colleges contribute to improving the trajectories of their students’ careers.
What makes a great Ivy League quarterback? It's complicated.
Penn junior QB Aidan Sayin is one of the best in the Ancient Eight, but that may not be enough in 2023.
Meet Penn football's five captains for the 2023 season
Starting quarterback Aidan Sayin is the lone junior captain, joined by four seniors.
Penn Daily: Friday, September 8th briefing
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One year in, students and alumni adjust to new Penn law school name — despite lingering discontent
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with students and alumni to look back on the initial uproar, and to understand how their thinking on the name change might have evolved since then.
Penn Nursing launches new master of professional nursing program
The program expects that 90 to 95 students will be enrolled for the inaugural Fall 2024 cohort.
Penn researchers develop faster, biodegradable COVID-19 tests
The new COVID-19 test, made from biodegradable cellulose fibers, aims to provide a more sustainable and cost-effective alternative to current testing techniques.
Farah Sayed | Penn must provide immediate support to sexual assault survivors
Guest Columnist Farah Sayed exposes the neglectful and inconsiderate treatment she received from Penn after surviving a sexual assault.
Vinay Khosla and Lexi Boccuzzi | All the elephants in the room
Vinay Khosla and Lexi Boccuzzi deliberate over what the first Republican presidential primary debate means for the race overall.
From the Editor | The paper needs you (yes, you!)
Opinion Editor Caroline Magdolen implores the Penn community to get involved and stay engaged with the Daily Pennsylvanian this school year.
Penn Daily: Thurday, September 7th briefing
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Penn introduces Middle East major concentration, data science minor in College
Here are three big changes to Penn's major and minor offerings this year.