Articles by Kaitlyn Boyle
08/29/18 10:04pm
Most Penn students move out of freshman dorms after one year — but NCH may be changing the game
The percentage of juniors living in New College House increased from 3.2 percent in the 2017-18 academic year to 21.9 percent in 2018-19. Many of these juniors have stayed there since their freshman year. 04/15/18 3:52pm
The Consent Collaborative aims to unite groups at Penn against sexual violence
Consent Collaborative was formed through a partnership between Doolittle and Director of Student Sexual Violence Prevention and Education Jessica Mertz. 04/01/18 1:47pm
Revamped 'Take Your Professor to Lunch' program sees 152 percent increase in reservations
The program’s recent expansion was announced shortly after the first Campus Conversation as a part of the University’s Campaign for Wellness. 03/24/18 5:57pm
'Choose me over a gun’: Penn students, profs march with Philadelphia to end gun violence
Across the world, there were 800 marches planned for this one day. Along with two high school students, Penn College senior Jana Korn organized Philadelphia's march. 03/23/18 12:05pm
Restaurants, sports, arts and culture: Penn's new website for finding businesses on campus
Organized largely by Facilities and Real Estate Services, the new Shop Penn brand includes all retailers, restaurants, and business located in Penn-owned buildings throughout campus. 03/21/18 8:00am
Wharton drops to No. 3 spot for best MBA program in latest U.S. News rankings
Wharton, which tied for first last year, was among several of Penn's graduate schools that fell in the rankings by 2018 Best Graduate Schools list from U.S. News and World Report. 03/12/18 7:44pm
Over 250 students denied housing in New College House next year to make way for new freshmen
NCH opened for its first freshmen residents in 2016 and is now one of the University's four-year undergraduate dorms. It was also the only four-year house that filled up so quickly. 02/04/18 9:17pm
Pritchett to serve on Phila. education board for expertise in policy, city officials say
The 13-person group, entitled the “Education Nominating Panel,” was appointed by Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney and given the task of nominating 27 potential BOE members. 02/01/18 8:00am
READ: Pritchett's full answers to staff questions about sexual assault at Penn and more
The Penn Professional Staff Assembly sponsored a talk with Penn Provost Pritchett on Jan. 30 to discuss topics related to the University and to ask questions that concern staff members. 01/31/18 1:39am
DACA, mental health, sexual violence at Penn — what staff asked Pritchett at PPSA forum
The Penn Professional Staff Assembly sponsored a talk with the Provost as one of its two large open meetings of the academic year for staff members to discuss various University initiatives. 01/22/18 9:22pm
After five years, the Penn Bookstore is undergoing major renovations
The project, which began over winter break, will replace the escalators with newer models and will renovate the bathrooms, the elevator, and the cafe upstairs. 01/19/18 1:04pm
An infected horse has prompted an 'equine quarantine' at Penn Vet's animal hospital
All elective equine and camelid appointments at the New Bolton Center in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, have been cancelled until further notice by the regional state veterinarian, a Penn Vet press release stated. 01/14/18 11:57pm
The search begins for Penn's new vice provost and director of libraries
Carton Rogers will retire in June. He has worked in Penn Libraries since 1975, becoming the vice provost and director of libraries in 2004. In his role, he oversaw 18 separate University libraries. 01/07/18 12:56am
Fire crews responded to a HAZMAT situation in Penn's Engineering Quad on Friday
A traffic alert was posted on the DPS website and Twitter account around the time of the incident, barring any traffic on Walnut Street between 30th and 34th streets. 12/08/17 4:26pm
Penn Law students join 13 other schools pledging to improve mental health of grad students
Five of the 14 students who have died from suicide at Penn since February 2013 have been graduate students. 12/03/17 7:13pm
Penn Women SPEAK held a discussion on how to respond to controversial protesters on Locust Walk
The group's second event of the semester follows Penn Women SPEAK's first dialogue on sexual harassment on campus and nationally. 11/13/17 11:36pm
Medicine, money, and fake news: what you missed at Dr. Oz's visit to campus on Monday
"I also realized that money was important in health care if you did it right. So I came to a campus that was truly integrated in every way," said Mehmet Oz. 10/25/17 11:33pm
Practicing yoga regularly can improve mental wellness — but cost can be a problem
“Part of yoga is really a practice of yourself. It’s a way to empower individuals to see what works for them.” 10/22/17 10:31pm
Entrepreneurship and networking: What you missed at the Penn Innovation Conference
A hundred students from across Penn’s schools are selected through an application to attend the full-day conference that featured speaker events and networking opportunities. 10/16/17 11:58pm