Front Breaking
Penn students, faculty conduct preservation project of Stuart Weitzman Hall ahead of renovations
During the spring 2024 semester, students participated in a preservation project of Stuart Weitzman Hall through a course titled "Documentation, Research, Recording II."
Amy Wax speaks at Harvard conservative clubs’ conference weeks after suing Penn
The conference was co-hosted by various conservative and Republican student clubs at Harvard University and The Harvard Salient, a conservative campus publication.
Pod restaurant to permanently close ahead of its 25th anniversary
Owned by Philadelphia-based restauranteur Stephen Starr, Pod first opened in 2000 and will close on Feb. 22.
Penn professor explores ties between sports and religion after Eagles’ Super Bowl LIX win
This semester, Robb’s students are to individually respond to the question of whether sports fandom can equate to a religious experience.
Legendary former Penn men’s basketball coach Fran Dunphy set to retire
Dunphy, the current head coach at La Salle, won 10 Ivy League titles from 1989-2006.
Meet the managers: The backbone of your favorite Penn teams
From early practices to late nights watching film — managers give their all to support the teams they love.
DP Daybreak | Penn faculty protest funding cuts
Also, a Senate committee flagged $11 million in Penn research grants for allegedly promoting DEI intiatives.
Jason Zhao | Birthright citizenship makes us, U.S.
Columnist Jason Zhao dives into the history of American identity to argue that the only thing that defines us as a people is our inability to be defined.
Ellis | Why you should become a Penn gymnastics fan
As Penn gymnastics soars to new heights, the team is becoming a must-watch powerhouse in collegiate competition.
Penn Museum, Libraries launch Ainu-themed exhibit and documentary screening
The Penn Museum, in collaboration with the Penn Libraries, recently launched various Ainu-themed programming, including a documentary screening and an ongoing exhibit on Ainu representation in media.
Penn Kislak Center opens colonial coffeehouse recreation for United States' 250th birthday
The Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books, and Manuscripts opened a recreation of a colonial coffeehouse last week in recognition of the Semiquincentennial: the 250th anniversary of America’s birth.
Penn faculty join hundreds to rally against Trump administration’s federal research funding freeze
The Wednesday rally in Philadelphia was part of a larger “Nationwide Day of Action” organized by Labor for Higher Education, with more than a dozen protests in cities across the country.
Three-peat? Revamped Penn baseball eyes third-straight Ivy title
The Quakers will look to replace a number of last season's stars, including Player of the Year Wyatt Henseler.
Wharton clubs host fireside chat with Disney Chairman
Throughout the fireside chat, Gorman spoke about his unique journey — he was born in Melbourne, Australia to a family of 10 children, and initially practiced law before becoming disenchanted with the profession.
Senate committee flags $11 million in Penn research grants for advancing DEI, ‘neo-Marxist’ values
The committee's database cited 15 grants awarded to Penn faculty by the National Science Foundation, identifying them as “woke” and “questionable” for advancing DEI and “neo-Marxist class warfare propaganda.”
Ringhofer | A Super Bowl experience like no other
From Broad Street to Bourbon Street, a week in New Orleans that four journalists will never forget.
DP Daybreak | Penn develops mRNA treatments
Also, take a look at five classes at Penn that highlight Black history.
Simar Soni | Situationships suck: Bring back the 2000s
Columnist Simar Soni discusses why situationships are an epidemic for Generation Z that must be cured.
Five Penn classes offered this semester that highlight Black history
As Penn celebrates Black History Month through programming and events, here are five classes offered this semester across departments that highlight Black history.