Penn Association for Gender Equity hosts annual Gender Equity Week featuring speakers and events

The Penn Association for Gender Equity organized their gender equity week featuring guest speakers, student-run workshops, and hands-on experiences in learning how to be a gender equity advocate.

Descendants of Afro-Americans at Penn host annual gala to raise money for HIV and AIDS awareness

$1,546 was raised for The Colours Organization to aid their efforts in HIV and AIDS awareness within the LGBTQ+ community. 

Phila. mayor Cherelle Parker proposes $6.7 billion budget for better safety, housing, tax breaks

The main focuses of the plan are Parker’s housing plan, business tax cuts, and expanding public safety facilities. The budget will go into effect on July 1.

Penn researchers find chewing gum effective in preventing contagious diseases

New Penn Medicine research has found that chewing gum has the ability to prevent contagious diseases, research indicating a 95% reduction in the spread of infection. 

Laura Perna reappointed as Penn’s vice provost for faculty

Perna was first appointed to the position in 2020 and has furthered a number of initiatives including “new websites, interactive dashboards, and e-newsletters catering to faculty needs and interests.”

Professor Danaë Metaxa to represent Penn in United States AI Safety Institute Consortium

The consortium brings together hundreds of organizations, consumers, leading specialists in the industry, and researchers to make sure that AI can be used effectively and efficiently.

La Casa Latina celebrates 25 years of history during Latinx Heritage Month

La Casa Latina, the main center for Latinx students at the University, organized a schedule for the month featuring panel discussions, an author talk, student gatherings, and conferences.

Wharton's Venture Lab awards over $150,000 to student entrepreneur teams at annual Startup Challenge

At the Venture Lab Startup Challenge finals, teams pitched their company ideas live before an audience and panel of alumni judges, competing for a total of $250,000 in cash prizes.

Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio speaks at Perry World House on development and progress

In his presentation, Bio emphasized the importance of education, gender equality, and youth-oriented programs to further advance Sierra Leone and the continent of Africa.

Wharton announces speakers for 2024 Commencement ceremonies

1999 Wharton graduate Vivek Bantwal and head of Global Financing Group at Goldman Sachs will speak at the undergraduate ceremony, while 1991 Wharton graduate and T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert will speak at the MBA graduation ceremony.

Penn Libraries honors Black History Month with book and DVD collection, historical exhibition

This year, Van Pelt Library curated a ten-piece collection of books and DVDs that highlight Black authors and filmmakers, with topics ranging from jazz music to community activism.

Penn Center for Innovation selects John Swartley as inaugural chief innovation officer

In the newly created role, Swartley will work to expand the center's work across the University as a whole, according to the PCI announcement.