Front Breaking
Bryn Mawr announces former Penn Makuu director as new undergraduate dean
Karlene Burrell-McRae became Makuu's founding director in 2000 and served in the role for several years.
Alex Baxter | The Queen’s death is cause for Penn to consider its own troubled past
Columnist Alex Baxter reflects on how the U.K. and Penn have opportunities to confront the crimes which define their establishments.
Penn football explodes offensively in 59-28 rout at Georgetown
Just four games into the season, the Quakers have notched more wins than they did last season, beating Georgetown to bring their record to a perfect 4-0.
President Joe Biden stops by Penn's campus in unexpected visit
Biden arrived around at the University Meeting and Guest House and later walked down Walnut Street to the Penn Bookstore, stopping to greet the crowd of students and Philadelphia residents who had gathered along the way.
Penn tops the list of colleges with the most alumni on Forbes 400 List of richest Americans
Forbes calculates the annual ranking of the wealthiest Americans based on individually-owned assets, businesses, debt, and charitable giving.
WeDriveU to support Penn’s on-demand campus shuttles
WeDriveU first began supplanting Penn Transit’s services in 2021, and this contract adds to their initial agreement.
Penn football prepares for final non-conference game of season at Georgetown
Coming off their big win at Dartmouth, the Quakers now head to Washington D.C. to face the Hoyas.
New faculty hires signal step forward for Asian American Studies program
The new hires and leadership spark hope for faculty after fears of the program's survival at Penn, ASAM program faculty said.
Volleyball assistant coach Michaela Dungan balances team role with clinical research
Michaela Dungan splits her time between the grind of gastrointestinal cancer genetics research and Penn's volleyball team.
How does Penn men’s golf practice? It’s complicated.
Due to the absence of full-size golf courses nearby in West Philadelphia, Penn men's golf can often find itself traveling upwards of half an hour just to access a nearby course.
With Rhodes Field out of commission, Penn soccer moves to Penn Park
With Rhodes Field out of commission for the time being, Penn's soccer teams are competing at Penn Park, a drastically different venue.
Penn Athletics weekend recap: Underdog wins and conference matchups on the road
Having reached October, many of Penn's teams are now in the heat of Ivy League or championship competition.
From wrestling to football: How Joey Slackman mans Penn's defensive line
Since joining Penn wrestling as a freshman, Joey Slackman took a gap year, worked for the Delaware State Attorney's office, and switched his sport to wear the pads and helmet for football instead.
Wharton professor collaborates to create seventh annual U.S. News Best Countries list
David Reibstein — a marketing professor at Wharton — collaborated with undergraduate students at Penn, BrandAsset Valuator Group, and the U.S. News & World Report to create the Best Countries project.
Penn first years report frustration with competitive club application process
First years report that the selection process for many clubs expects applicants to have gained background experience and specialized knowledge in niche topics in high school.
Investigation finds research led by Penn graduate Dr. Oz to have killed over 300 dogs
Jezebel's investigation reviewed 75 studies where Oz, a 1986 Perelman and Wharton graduate, had “full scientific, administrative, and fiscal responsibility for the conduct” of the research.
Princeton divests and dissociates from 90 fossil fuel companies
In a press release, the Princeton Office of Communications wrote that the decision to eliminate all holding in these publicly traded companies is part of its goal to "achiev[e] a net-zero endowment portfolio over time."
Riane Lumer | A look into the (Post-) COVID-19 University
Columnist Riane Lumer explores factors to look forward to given advancements in the pandemic, but also cautions a semi-return to normalcy.
UA to reallocate $1.3 million to student groups through new reserve fund
UA Steering, a group consisting of representatives from 41 undergraduate organizations, will assist in allocating $1.3 million back to student groups across campus.