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DP Daybreak | Racism allegations against lightweight rowing
Also, Penn Against the Occupation was banned from campus.
'Just shattered': Penn lightweight rowing accused of racism, prompting controversial University response
Sources close to Penn women's rowing described a series of incidents during fall 2023, as well as their frustration with subsequent action by Penn Athletics.
Penn student organization launches entrepreneurship mentorship program in Philadelphia
The program launched at Liguori Academy High School in Philadelphia with a kickoff event on April 19.
Penn Faculty Senate hosts roundtable on academic freedom, open expression across college campuses
At the roundtable, the scholars engaged in a debate regarding the best ways to define academic freedom, assess institutional neutrality, gauge freedom of speech, and evaluate university policies and actions.
Ethan Roberts of Drake men’s basketball announces transfer to Penn
The former Patriot League Rookie of the Year is joining the Quakers after missing all of his sophomore year due to injury.
Penn community holds memorial ceremony honoring legacy of former Interim President Claire Fagin
Friends, former colleagues, and family members spoke about Fagin's life and impact during the memorial celebration, which took place in the Zellerbach Theatre in the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts.
Penn squash plays in one of the best squash facilities in the nation
The Penn Squash Center has a legacy of its own in the world of squash.
No. 13 Penn men's lacrosse falls to No. 17 Princeton
The Quakers were unable to overcome a five-goal run by the Tigers in the second quarter.
Win over Brown secures No. 14 Penn women’s lacrosse spot in Ivy League tournament
In the team’s final home game of the season, the Quakers recognized eight of the program’s graduating seniors.
2024 Earth Week begins at Penn with over 30 events set to take place across campus
Penn Sustainability will host the University’s annual Earth Week on campus from April 20 to 26.
University bans pro-Palestinian student group Penn Against the Occupation from campus
The deregistration marks a new step in the University’s response to heightened tensions pertaining to the Israel-Hamas war, as it has not previously publicly disciplined any individuals or student organizations.
Riane Lumer | Penn should remain test-optional, permanently
Columnist Riane Lumer argues that reinstating standardized tests for admissions is a regression in advancing equitable higher education practices.
DP Daybreak | Penn Vet funding remains withheld
Also, here's what to expect ahead of Spring Fling.
Margaret Atwood speaks at Penn about gender, politics, and her creative process
In conversation with Penn classical studies professor Emily Wilson, Atwood spoke about her novels and poetry, approaches to writing, and the status of women's rights.
From Vashti Cunningham to Nia Akins, four athletes to keep an eye on ahead of 2024 Penn Relays
Out of a field consisting of 15,000 athletes, here are four well-established names who will be making an appearance at this year’s Relays.
Seven Penn seniors awarded 2024 President's Engagement and Innovation Prizes
All prize recipients collaborate on their projects with a Penn faculty mentor, and the projects receive up to $100,000 as well as a $50,000 living stipend for each team member.
Biden rallies in Philadelphia, receives endorsement from 15 members of Kennedy family
Biden, a former Penn Professor of Presidential Practice, addressed an energetic crowd in a speech that contrasted his plan against former President and 1968 Wharton graduate Donald Trump.
Here are Wellness at Penn’s initiatives to prevent substance abuse at this year’s Spring Fling
Members of Wellness at Penn team will be present at the Spring Fling concert on Friday to promote harm reduction and help students get into the concert.
A look at the preparations for this year's Spring Fling concert and festival
Over 10,000 students attend Spring Fling over the course of two days, according to Wharton senior and SPEC President Megan Li.