Articles by Saya Desai
09/15/24 11:20pm
Andrew Hoffman appointed to second term as dean of Penn Vet
Hoffman's reappointment was announced by Interim President Larry Jameson and Provost John Jackson on Sept. 12, and is pending approval by the Board of Trustees. 12/09/23 4:28pm
Penn President Liz Magill resigns amid backlash over antisemitism controversies
The announcement comes less than two years into Magill's tenure, which began in July 2022. 11/01/23 11:34am
Magill announces University-wide plan to combat antisemitism with increased security, education
The plan comes after several high-profile donors have criticized the administration for their response to the Palestine Writes Literature Festival and the ongoing violence between Hamas and Israel. 10/19/23 3:26am
Organizers of pro-Palestine rally at Penn clarify chants after misinformation spreads online
PAO shared a statement on Instagram clarifying that attendees were chanting “Israel, Israel, you can’t hide, we charge you with genocide." 09/14/22 12:00am
Penn's 60-Second Lectures returns to College Green this fall with new format
The lecture series will take place on Sept. 14, starting at noon at the Benjamin Franklin statue in front of College Hall. 08/22/22 11:01pm
‘Be patient with yourself’: Upperclassmen offer five pieces of advice for the Class of 2026
Here are five pieces of advice from Penn students on transitioning to life on campus. 04/20/22 11:06pm
12 Penn students win 2022 President’s Engagement, Innovation, and Sustainability Prizes
The prizes are awarded annually to Penn seniors for the development and undertaking of a post-graduation project that aims to positively impact the world. 03/23/22 9:23pm
Students, professors report ‘very mixed feelings’ as Penn prepares to go mask optional in classes
While some students are excited about a return to normalcy, other students still have concerns for at-risk populations who are much more vulnerable to infection. 03/22/22 2:17am
El Taco restaurant, founded by two Penn alumni, opens second location on Spruce Street
The restaurant hosts weekly Taco Tuesday deals, promotions for first responders and college students, and fundraiser programs. 03/16/22 12:15am
Path@Penn is now live for students to preview ahead of course registration
Between now and June, students will be using both Path@Penn and Penn InTouch for registration and academic planning. 02/23/22 10:59pm
Nearly 100 people protest Penn’s role in evictions of University City Townhomes residents
The protest was hosted by the Coalition to Save the UC Townhomes, a group composed of Penn faculty and students, the Black Bottom tribe, housing justice organizers, and West Philadelphia community members. 01/23/22 10:25pm
Penn Residential Services to be relocated to Sansom Place West before Stouffer renovations
Director of Residential Services Patrick Killilee confirmed that the relocation of the offices is not permanent and that they will return to Stouffer Commons following the renovations. 12/02/21 11:24pm
Penn study finds that community policing does not reduce crime in the Global South
The team worked with police organizations in six countries in the Global South to study community policing initiatives that encompassed nine million people in 516 areas. 11/03/21 1:15am
University City sees fifth fastest office rent growth in North America from 2019 to 2021
CBRE reported that tech companies made up 22% of University City's office leasing activity, a 3% increase from 2020. 10/27/21 12:59am
First years report prolonged coughing after observing high amounts of dust in the Quad
The dust is entering students' rooms through their windows and accumulating in their air conditioning units, causing it to blow throughout the room when the air conditioner is turned on. 10/03/21 11:22pm