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Penn approves 2.9% tuition hike for 2022-2023, largest financial aid increase in a decade
The increase will account for rising expenses due to inflation and support the University’s growing financial aid program, faculty and staff, and interdisciplinary academic offerings.
Penn track and field opens outdoor season with 12 wins
Penn track and field has been putting the pen to the record book like a habit, and the Penn Challenge proved no exception in the Quakers breaking personal and program bests.
Philadelphia high schools shift to a later start time
The decision arrives in response to a nationwide shift toward later school start times in order to accommodate teenage sleep patterns and enhance academic performance
Chestnut Street Bridge reopens following two years of construction closures
The bridge — which crosses the Schuylkill River, connecting Center City to University City and West Philadelphia — first closed its traffic in early August 2019
Penn professor Mia Bay wins prestigious Bancroft Prize
Bay’s book, "Traveling Black: A Story of Race and Resistance," tells the history of how discrimination in transportation conflicted with Black Americans’ fight for civil rights.
Philadelphia Police Department reports a recent decrease in carjackings
The rate — which was on the rise earlier this year — fell to a record low of 20 carjackings in the week of March 9 to March 16.
Alex Eapen | What we need in Penn’s next provost
Columnist Alex Eapen writes that appointing a person of color as provost will allow Penn to better prioritize diversity and inclusion on campus.
Students, professors report ‘very mixed feelings’ as Penn prepares to go mask optional in classes
While some students are excited about a return to normalcy, other students still have concerns for at-risk populations who are much more vulnerable to infection.
Penn Med, Drexel, Wawa partner with SEPTA to provide free access for employees
The three institutions will purchase over 15,600 monthly passes for $140 each and distribute them to employees in the hopes of increasing riding rates back to pre-pandemic levels.
Cheat Codes, Flo Milli set to headline 2022 Spring Fling concert
The concert is set to take place in Penn Park on April 8 at 8 p.m., followed by the Daytime Fling event the next day, on April 9.
Penn Campus Recreation faculty and staff dodgeball tournament returns from COVID-19 hiatus
Faculty and staff will be competing in teams of four to 12 players at the Gimbel Gym at Pottruck Health & Fitness Center from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Philadelphia restaurant owners frustrated by new regulations for "streeteries"
In December 2021, the Philadelphia Council passed a bill that permanently legalized streeteries in certain areas across the city
Pa. Supreme Court upholds constitutionality of new congressional district map
The Court selected the map, known as the Carter plan, for its “least-change” approach, preserving many elements of the current congressional map.
Asian American Studies Program celebrates 25th anniversary with multi-day event
Saturday's events included opening remarks from School of Arts & Sciences Dean Steven Fluharty, a keynote speech by author Cathy Park Hong, alumni panels, and performances from student groups.
Penn’s Nominations and Elections Committee set to host State of the School event tonight
The event will feature all of the student government branches discussing their work over the past year and goals for the future.
New Pennsylvania state marker commemorates 1967 Philadelphia Black student walkouts
Five university students — College first year Taryn Flaherty, and four other first years from different schools — applied for the state marker in 2019.
Penn Law professor Lisa Fairfax introduces Ketanji Brown Jackson at Senate hearing
During Lisa Fairfax's introduction of the U.S. Supreme Court nominee, which was delivered to the Senate on March 21, Fairfax highlighted her longtime friendship with Jackson.
Penn to host March Madness at Wells Fargo Center this weekend
This weekend, Penn will play host to two Sweet Sixteen games and one Elite Eight game, meaning it'll manage much of the grunt work that goes into planning the event.