Penn releases regular decision results for Class of 2029 after receiving 72,000 applications

Over 72,000 students applied to Penn this year, marking an increase from last year’s applicant pool of over 65,000.

Penn Ombuds Office report reveals increase in sexual harassment conflicts, overall visitors

The report was released on Feb. 18 and published in the Almanac.

Jameson reiterates Penn mission, campus unity as 'existential threat' of federal action looms

In a Feb. 24 email, Jameson wrote that Penn is closely monitoring changes to federal actions and reaffirmed the University's commitment to academic freedom, inclusion, and legal compliance.

Chabad at Penn hosts IDF soldiers to discuss Oct. 7 Hamas attack

The Jan. 21 event — titled "Courage & Sacrifice" — featured IDF combat medic Saar Arie and IDF observer Maya Desiatnik. 

76ers abandon controversial proposal to move to Center City, announce new arena plan

Under the agreement, the 76ers and Comcast will partner to build an arena in the South Philadelphia sports complex. The space will be used by both the 76ers and the Philadelphia Flyers and is set to be finished by 2031.

Penn’s latest climate and sustainability action plan prioritizes decarbonization, waste reduction

Known as CSAP 4.0, the latest initiative targets waste reduction and sustainable purchasing while highlighting a new action plan for the University of Pennsylvania Health System. 

Penn Abroad introduces new summer programs at Hong Kong, Copenhagen universities for academic credit

Students in the Wharton School or School of Engineering and Applied Sciences will be able to apply to study at either the Chinese University of Hong Kong or Copenhagen Business School. 

Penn Marriage Pact returns for fifth year with almost 5,000 participants

The Marriage Pact survey opened on Oct. 7 and closed on Oct. 14 at 5 p.m. Within that time, a total of 4,935 students — more than 45% of Penn’s undergraduate population — filled out the Marriage Pact. 

Climate activists interrupt fireside chat with Penn Board of Trustees chair

The demonstrators addressed Board of Trustees Chair Ramanan Raghavendran, calling for him to use his position to lead the University's divestment from fossil fuels.

Penn, Phila. community members gather for Vote That Jawn event to promote youth voter turnout

The event was organized by Vote That Jawn, a nonpartisan initiative started by Penn senior lecturer Lorene Cary to bring young voters to the polls. 

Derek Griffith named Penn Integrates Knowledge with appointments in Penn Nursing, Penn Med

Griffith will join Penn Nursing and the Perelman School of Medicine as the Risa Lavizzo-Mourey Population Health and Health Equity University Professor. 

Penn first year competed as one of 30 semifinalists in global science video competition

Aguilar, who made his video about a mathematical concept called the Fourier transform, advanced to the semifinalist round.