Articles by Bala Thenappan
07/31/20 1:09am
Pottruck will reopen under a phased approach for fall 2020
As the reopening phases progress, Campus Recreation will increase hours, group exercise programming, services, and access to other indoor facilities such as squash, indoor tennis, and the Fox Fitness Center. 07/22/20 1:27am
Congressmen author letter calling on Penn to disclose diversity of endowment managers
Rep. Joseph Kennedy III (D-Mass.) and Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-Mo.) sent a letter to Penn President Amy Gutmann asking for details on what percentage of Penn’s endowment assets are managed by diverse-owned firms. 07/16/20 10:05am
Greek houses must have only single rooms in the fall, forcing some students out of houses
Greek organizations that do not have the space to provide all of their members with a single room have the power to determine who gets to stay in the chapter house. 06/20/20 9:22pm
Progressive Penn grad defeats incumbent to represent West Philadelphia in Pa. statehouse
In January 2021, 2013 Engineering graduate Rick Krajewski will take office to represent Philadelphia’s 188th district, which encompasses Penn’s campus in University City. 06/16/20 1:58am
Penn launches free virtual summer academy for rising Philadelphia high school seniors
The goal of the program is to increase students' access to high-quality learning and help prepare them for success after high school. 06/04/20 11:53pm
Paideia Program announces 20 inaugural fellows who will take civic discourse seminars
The group of 20 inaugural fellows were selected for their commitment to “developing the knowledge, skills, and values needed for effective, ethical, and civil dialogue in a diverse world.” 05/26/20 12:11am
Meet the candidates, including a Penn grad, for West Philadelphia seat in Pa. legislature
The primary election is scheduled to take place on June 2, and the deadline to request a mail-in ballot is May 26. 05/25/20 1:50am
Rev. Al Sharpton calls for minority representation, transparency in management of endowment
Sharpton asked Gutmann to publish a report on the involvement of African American professionals in the management of Penn’s $14.7 billion endowment. 05/22/20 2:14am