Front Breaking
Transformation and tradition: Ted Ruger’s eight years as the dean of Penn Carey Law
During his term, Ruger managed the COVID-19 pandemic and facilitated efforts to make Penn Carey Law more diverse and the legal field more accessible. He was succeeded by Professor Sophia Lee.
Penn Med signs letter of intent to purchase Brandywine Hospital with Dept. of Veterans Affairs
Penn Med will use the Chester County hospital facility to provide physical and mental health care services to veterans in collaboration with the United States Department of Veteran Affairs.
Wharton Undergraduate Director of Student Life Lee Kramer steps down from position
As Wharton Undergraduate Director of Student Life Lee Kramer steps down, he reflects on his time at Penn and plans for the future.
Federal investigation finds that former Penn professor engaged in research misconduct
An investigation by the Office of Research Integrity found that former Penn professor William Armstead misrepresented the results of his research in five published papers and various grant materials.
Max Brody | Halal Eating Doesn’t End After Eid
Columnist Max Brody explains how Penn’s apparent oversight in inclusive eating options may restrict Muslim students’ access to food.
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.