Front Breaking
Penn's Cinema and Media Studies Department opens submissions for annual screenwriting contest
Students and recent alumni can submit their idea for a screenplay or TV pilot, competing for the opportunity to pitch directly to influential producers within the entertainment industry.
Wharton launches executive program to educate on fixed income and credit market investing
Wharton Finance professor Michael Roberts will lead the program, which addresses the importance of fixed-income investing and risk management amid rising interest rates.
All over the field: Penn Athletic Director Alanna Shanahan is everywhere at once
In her third year at the helm of Penn Athletics, Shanahan keeps the department moving.
Surge in scooter theft prompts student security concerns, Division of Public Safety response
Scooters are currently banned from campus housing due to their classification as a fire hazard, prompting students to voice displeasure with the regulations.
Penn women's softball aims to improve from last year, starting with its pitching
After a lackluster 8-37 season, the Quakers are hoping to turn things around — particularly in the pitching department.
Carnathan | For Penn baseball, a title is the floor and the sky’s the limit
The Quakers have boundless potential and high expectations heading into 2024.
DP Daybreak | Amy Wax faces sanctions
Also, the latest on Penn's standardized testing requirement.
Jessey Shin | “Why is your pre-major advisor so much better than mine?”
Columnist Jessey Shin explores the problem of disparate advising quality in the College and argues for a more standardized experience.
George Pappas elected to National Academy of Engineering for cyber-physical systems research
NAE is a nonprofit organization that aims to contribute to national welfare by shaping research fields and informing the public about engineering.
Penn Global Seminars announces offerings for next academic year, adds several new courses
The new courses for next year span four continents and a wide variety of disciplines, from engineering to foreign policy.
From Black Bottom to UC Townhomes: The ongoing fight for affordable housing near Penn
Decades of turnover and redevelopment of the Black Bottom have greatly frustrated residents and community members, who continue to fight for accessible and affordable housing.
Penn yet to announce whether it will reinstate standardized testing requirement, unlike other Ivies
Penn's test-optional policy was first implemented due to the COVID-19 pandemic during the 2020-21 admissions cycle and has been extended every cycle since.
Black Student-Athletes at Penn aims to continue creating inclusive space for Black athletes
Heading into the organization's third year, BSAP hopes to continue providing support for its Black athletes.
No. 24 Penn men’s lacrosse defeats UAlbany 11-7 in promising showing
The Red and Blue proved resilient throughout the course of the matchup to continue its homestand.
Penn hearing board recommended sanctions against Amy Wax, prompting ongoing appeal
The hearing board's ruling follows an uncommon disciplinary procedure that began in January 2022, continuing the national debate about the boundaries of protected speech by academics.
DP Daybreak | Is Penn administration 'bloat' real?
Also, a Penn student invented a matchmaking service and alternative to dating apps.
Raheem Williams | Embracing diverse narratives during Black History Month
Guest Columnist Raheem Williams suggests three must-read books by Black conservative luminaries for those seeking to expand their understanding of the Black experience.
Penn administrator hiring far outpaces faculty growth, raising concerns of 'bloat'
A DP analysis found that the number of full-time non-medical school administrators at Penn increased by 78%, compared to a 40% increase in full-time non-medical faculty over the past 20 years.
MERT hosts campus-wide CPR training event, draws increased number of participants
The Feb. 11 CPR training event reached 617 people across 14 locations around campus.