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Penn Nursing launches initiative to boost voter registration, civic engagement
The initiative was created in collaboration with the Office of Government and Community Affairs, marking the first time that the OGCA and a Penn school have developed a voter registration project of this scale.
Protesters rally in support of Chinatown following delayed release of 76ers arena impact studies
The protest, which lasted over three hours and coincided with the first weekend of the Philadelphia City Council’s fall session, started at Philadelphia City Hall and ended at Chinatown’s Friendship Gate.
Pair of late goals push No. 25 Penn men's soccer past Fordham
Seniors Charlie Gaffney and Leo Burney scored in the final 20 minutes of the game.
Zaid Alsubaiei | First years, tread lightly
Columnist Zaid Alsubaiei acknowledges the difficulty of adjusting to university life and shares what he learned his first year.
DP Daybreak | Wharton's mention, and other debate highlights
Also, Penn notched its lowest U.S. News ranking since 1997, according to preliminary data.
What Trump, Harris said about Penn — and other highlights from debate night in Philadelphia
The 90-minute debate was a chance for Harris to showcase her policy goals and public speaking chops on the national stage, while Trump faced a new competitor for the first time.
Penn students join pro-Palestinian demonstrators in protesting outside presidential debate
The protest was organized by the Philly Palestine Coalition, a group involved with the Gaza Solidarity Encampment on Penn’s campus last spring.
Here's how Penn experienced the presidential debate, from drinking games to class assignments
Debate watch parties took place everywhere, from high-rise rooftop lounges to academic buildings to Smokey Joe’s.
McDonald’s at 40th and Walnut streets to reopen by end of September with modern features
The restaurant will reopen the week of Sept. 23, and a grand opening celebration will take place the weekend of Oct. 4.
Jessey Shin | Penn left me stranded, metaphorically and literally
Columnist Jessey Shin highlights the lack of support for disabled students at Penn and examines the underlying structural issues.
AS IT HAPPENED: Harris and Trump mention Penn in first minutes of debate
The Daily Pennsylvanian is live from the 2024 presidential debate, with reporters and photographers fanned out across spin rooms, watch parties, protests, and political events.
Penn falls to lowest U.S. News ranking since 1997 while Princeton, MIT notch top spots
Princeton University claimed the No. 1 spot, followed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in No. 2 and Harvard University in No. 3.
Penn to limit statements on local and world events in move toward institutional neutrality
Jameson wrote in the announcement that University leaders will no longer issue public statements on local or global events that do not have a direct impact on Penn.
Steven Fluharty to step down as School of Arts and Sciences dean after 12 years
Fluharty’s 12 years leading the school make him the longest serving dean in SAS history.
DP Daybreak | Amy Wax invites white nationalist to class, again
Also, Penn ranked fourth-worst for free speech.
Penn opens new MRI neuroimaging facility at Pennovation Works
The Neuroimaging Facility was established under the Mapping the Mind goals of the SAS strategic plan.
Penn student government leaders lead campaign to ease transfer course credit application process
The XCAT Working Group was formed in October 2023 with the goal of addressing the challenges faced by transfer students in the process of receiving transfer credit.
Francesco Salamone | You may have eyes, but do you know how to see?
Columnist Francesco Salamone argues that our distracted, inattentive eye causes us to be blind to each other, and simply noticing is where we should start.
Amy Wax again invites white nationalist to Penn class, joins conference with ex-Ku Klux Klan lawyer
According to a course syllabus obtained by The Daily Pennsylvanian, Wax has invited American Renaissance magazine editor Jared Taylor to deliver a guest lecture at an upcoming meeting of her class.