Front Breaking
Red and Blue Advisory Committee gathers input from students and staff at open forum
The forum, which was held in Irvine Auditorium, featured nine easels with large notepads where attendees were encouraged to answer questions from Penn President Liz Magill.
Wharton graduate, startup founder Charlie Javice sued by JP Morgan
Frank aimed to help students navigate the federal financial aid application process.
McDonald’s officially closes to make way for redevelopment into new Penn office building
Construction of the redeveloped property, which will cost around $35 million, is expected to begin early this year and conclude by fall 2024.
Penn women's basketball falls 55-40 at Princeton
Only four Quakers scored in a game where the Quakers had to endure freezing cold stretches from the field.
Eric Orts | Two cheers for climate progress on Penn’s endowment
Guest Columnist and Wharton professor Eric Orts applauds Penn for its recent climate progress, but argues that there is still much to be done.
Pennsylvania senator Bob Casey diagnosed with prostate cancer
Casey is expected to make a full recovery after surgery.
Penn’s research spending is at an all-time high. Which departments get the most money?
The DP conducted an analysis of research spending at Penn based on data released last month by the National Science Foundation.
Annual MLK symposium to include service events, 1619 Project lecture
The symposium begins with the MLK Day of Service kickoff breakfast at Houston Hall.
Sose Hovannisian | How Penn is changing me (for the better)
Columnist and first year Sose Hovannisian narrates how Penn influences student ambition, and why that’s not necessarily a bad thing.
Five Guys finally opens location next to Quad after over a year of delays
The delayed opening date of mid-December was pushed back once more to Jan. 12, when the location finally began welcoming customers.
René Vidal appointed Penn Integrates Knowledge University Professor
Vidal will serve as the Rachleff University Professor at Penn with joint appointments in two schools.
New University City food hall to open in fall 2023, welcoming 16 vendors
The food hall will open in fall of 2023 and will feature 16 food and beverage vendors.
Penn opens Center for Living Donation, combining several transplant-related programs
The Center for Living Donation, which opened in December, combines the former Kidney Living Donor Program, Liver Living Donor Program, and the Uterus Transplant Program.
Netter Center Student Advisory Board | Take an ABCS Course in spring 2023
The Netter Center Student Advisory Board urges students to enroll in ABCS courses to foster community and personal growth.
Penn women's basketball thumps hapless Hartford 76-30, extends win streak to 10
Penn held the Hawks to an astounding 4.5% from three, while coach Mike McLaughlin was able to empty his bench early.
Pride | The Ivy League's football stadiums, ranked
Former Senior Sports Editor Brandon Pride, who has covered games at all eight stadiums, ranks them based on their suitability for Ivy League football today.
Flooding in high rises over winter break affects 213 residents, displaces 10
The flooding principally affected the eighth and ninth floors in Harnwell and the 11th and 12th floors in Harrison.
Penn eliminates enrollment deposit as part of effort to 'create equitable practices' in admissions
The elimination of the enrollment deposit, a decision made by Vice Provost and Dean of Admissions Whitney Soule, aims to ease the students’ admission into Penn.
FFP protestors suspended from Penn Band, allege University involvement in discipline
Students have been suspended from Penn Band until January 2024 and have been barred from traveling with the band or holding leadership positions in the group at any point.