Front Breaking
Michael Mann named inaugural vice provost for climate science, policy, and action
As the inaugural vice provost for climate science, policy, and action, Mann will lead institutional efforts to support sustainability, draw from Penn’s academic strengths in the sciences and public policy, and advance scholarship and training.
Huntsman Hall unveils new study lounge near entrance to make building more welcoming
The new lounge expands the entryway to Wharton’s central academic building and features couches, chairs, and small tables.
‘Who is Rishabh Wuppalapati?' Penn student wins two nights in a row on ‘Jeopardy!’
Wuppalapati said that he auditioned for the game show “on a whim."
Greek Lady ordered to cease operations following numerous health code violations
The restaurant amassed 19 Philadelphia Health Code violations, according to the most recent inspection report published on the Philadelphia Department of Public Health’s website.
Penn's Indigenous groups celebrate community, identity on Indigenous Peoples' Day
“Some people consider [Oct. 14] to be Columbus Day, but that’s very forgetting of what happened in America. A whole population of people existed prior to the arrival of Europeans,” Benn said.
Penn’s endowment sees 7.1% annual investment return, growing to $22.3 billion
This fund comprises over 8,800 individual endowments and provided nearly $1.1 billion in annual budgetary support for the institution in the 2024 fiscal year.
DP Daybreak | Penn disciplinary incidents increase
Also, the Penn Arab Student Society and Muslim Students Association hosted a vigil last week.
Allison Santa Cruz | Sorry, Wall Street Journal. You have the Ivy League and the South all wrong
Columnist Allison Santa-Cruz critiques a Wall Street Journal article for oversimplifying enrollment trends in southern universities and misrepresenting both the Ivy League and the South through discussing race, politics, and campus culture in both regions.
Penn professors Michelle Lopez and Tyshawn Sorey named 2024 Pew Fellows in the Arts
Michelle Lopez, a sculptor and professor of Fine Arts at the Weitzman School of Design, has been named a 2024 Pew Fellow in the Arts.
Penn named in lawsuit accusing universities of price-fixing scheme targeting divorced parents
The suit explicitly names the former director of Student Financial Aid at Penn for involvement in the price fixing scheme.
Penn Arab Student Society, Muslim Students Association vigil commemorates deaths in Gaza, Lebanon
Approximately 60 students, staff, administration, and faculty attended the vigil, according to PASS.
Penn sports awards roundup: defenders dominate
Three Quakers brought home defensive player of the week honors.
Pro-Palestinian student activists denounce Penn, call Oct. 7 Hamas attacks ‘a necessary step’
The statement was published following an Oct. 7 march and rally that culminated in at least four individuals being arrested in front of Pennovation Works — a Penn facility housing Ghost Robotics.
With five days until the Pa. voter registration deadline, here's what Penn students need to know
Here's what to know before Pennsylvania's voter registration and mail-in ballot request deadline later this month.
Penn’s student conduct, academic integrity violations increase, disciplinary data shows
The report, which was released in July, listed 742 total incidents — a 22% increase from 608 in 2022-23 and 678 the year before.
English professor Simone White appointed associate faculty director of Kelly Writers House
White will continue to oversee the KWH Fellows Seminar and work on developing a new program series focusing on intersections of music, visual arts, poetics, sound studies, theory, and performance.
Ananya Shah | Club-bing you over the head
Columnist Ananya Shah argues that there is value to be found in the club application process, despite its flaws.
DP Daybreak | Palestine vigil shuts down campus traffic
Also, administrators attended an exhibit about the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attacks.
Penn students criticize campus closures, police response after vigil
Police officers rerouted traffic from the two streets and barricaded sections of College Green and Locust Walk.