Penn condemns professor’s support for alumnus charged with killing CEO

“Her comments regarding the shooting of Brian Thompson in New York City were antithetical to the values of both the School of Arts and Sciences and the University of Pennsylvania,” Kallberg wrote in the statement. 

Penn students, faculty voice concerns about Penn Police raid, barricades at U. Council meeting

At the meeting, several students and professors raised concerns about Penn Police's execution a search warrant at an off-campus residence belonging to pro-Palestinian student activists in October. 

Penn Carey Law professor Amy Wax accuses Penn of ‘private censorship’ at free speech discussion

Wax spoke during the question and answer section of the talk about the state of free speech at private universities such as Penn. 

Penn Department of History hosts panel to discuss historical context, implications of 2024 election

Each panelist delivered opening remarks related to their areas of specialty, reflecting on the historical dynamics that shaped the 2024 election outcome. 

Election night watch parties in Phila., Washington represent misplaced hopes for Harris

In Washington, the Harris-Walz campaign held a watch party at Vice President Kamala Harris’ alma mater, Howard University. 

Political Empathy Lab launches Paideia podcast series on civil discourse, Pennsylvania politics

The Political Empathy Lab, an initiative of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation’s Paideia Program, launched a series on the program’s podcast on Oct. 10 discussing civil discourse and Pennsylvania state politics. 

U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, United Auto Workers president rally Phila. voters for Harris

At the “Get Out the Early Vote” rally, Ocasio-Cortez and Fain encouraged an energized crowd of around 250 attendees to continue canvassing and door knocking in the final two weeks leading up to Election Day.

Penn Nursing professor appointed to Pa. maternal mortality review committee

Pennsylvania’s Secretary of Health selected committee members from across the state who represent different areas of medical expertise. 

Penn Libraries awards first Book Prize in Sustainability to Swedish author, bat scientist

Eklöf, a Swedish writer, consultant, and bat scientist, draws from his research on the impact of light pollution on bat populations to call on readers to “embrace darkness” and appreciate natural rhythms of day and night.

Luxe Nail Bar reopens after four-day shutdown following Cease Operations Order

The posting of a Cease Operations Order “indicates that the business is not tax compliant,” according to a spokesperson for the Department of Revenue.

AAUP approves proposal urging Penn faculty pension provider to divest from fossil fuels

The proposal specifically calls for Vanguard, Fidelity, and the Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America to divest entirely from fossil fuels and reinvest in renewable energy projects. Penn is TIAA’s biggest client.