38Th And Spruce Street Intersection
In light of recent accidents at the intersection at 38th and Spruce streets, the Daily Pennsylvanian has begun reporting on why the intersection is dangerous, and what experts feel can improve the intersection's safety.
AAUP-Penn calls on University to end ‘anti-union campaign’ in statements of solidarity with RAPUP
The July 7 AAUP statement called on the University to uphold "the freedoms to teach, learn, study, assemble, and speak [that] are necessary to the integrity of higher education and to democracy itself."
Penn alum Sharif Street launches congressional campaign after Dwight Evans announces retirement
Street's July 1 campaign website launch followed a June 30 press release in which Evans announced that he would not seek re-election after having held the position since 2016.
DP Daybreak | Penn complies with Trump's demands
Also, Penn was issued a subpoena by Congress last week.
Beginning an era: Sanjeev Chundu starts strong in his debut campaign for the Red and Blue
Chundu boasted a 10-8 singles and 11-11 doubles record for his first season.
Penn researchers turn deadly fungus into ‘cancer-killing’ compound in new discovery
The researchers engineered a compound that kills leukemia cells with potency comparable to FDA-approved therapies by modifying these molecules.
Arshiya Pant | You have not figured out America, and you never will
Abstract: Columnist and Deputy Opinion Editor Arshiya Pant argues that progress demands we challenge our definitive conclusions about the nation’s goodness.
Here’s what to know about Penn’s Title IX resolution agreement
After announcing a resolution with the Department of Education on July 1 to settle an investigation into Title IX violations, Penn has begun complying with the federal government’s outlined requirements.
Penn’s ‘goodwill’ talks with Washington paved the way to a settlement, officials say
Senior government officials told The Daily Pennsylvanian that Penn had been involved in closed-door negotiations in Washington for months — ultimately leading to Monday’s resolution agreement.
As it happened: Penn recoups $175 million in frozen funds after securing Title IX resolution
The funding restoration comes after Penn entered a resolution agreement with the Trump administration on Monday, complying with all three Title IX demands issued by the federal government.
Penn complies with Education Department demands in Title IX resolution agreement
The University will additionally issue a public statement specifying that Penn athletics “will adopt biology-based definitions for the words ‘male’ and ‘female’ pursuant to Title IX and consistent with President Trump’s Executive Orders.”
House Judiciary Committee subpoenas Penn for documents in ongoing price-fixing investigation
The July 1 subpoena was addressed to Penn President Larry Jameson and asked for documents relating to Penn’s tuition pricing practices and communications with peer institutions.
Quaker Nation | Coaching staff in turmoil
Read about coach Mike Murphy’s departure, men’s basketball recruit Ethan Lin, and more.
Former Penn President Amy Gutmann to receive award honoring her contributions to Jewish Americans
The award will be presented at the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History's gala on Nov. 5.
Piper Slinka-Petka | Is Penn training robots or good hires?
Senior Columnist Piper Slinka-Petka argues that Penn’s culture is training students to sacrifice originality in order to secure prestigious jobs.
DP Daybreak | Penn hires ex-Trump advisor as lobbyist
Also, Penn postdocs and research assistants will vote to unionize.
Union election for Penn postdocs and research associates set for mid-July
The upcoming election on July 16 and 17 at Houston Hall will determine whether over 1,000 eligible postdocs and research associates will be represented by RAPUP.
Penn retains top D.C. lobbying firm with former Trump advisor amid federal funding dispute
Penn’s team at BGR Group consists of four high-ranking lobbyists — including one former appointee from President and 1968 Wharton graduate Donald Trump’s first administration.
Fulbright scholarship board resigns amid 'unlawful' federal funding rollback
In its resignation statement, the board expressed concerns that the State Department's actions are "unlawful and damage the integrity of this storied program and America’s credibility abroad."
Penn Athletics names Kayla Storrs as Head of Community Engagement and Wellbeing
Storrs' appointment is a collaboration between Wellness at Penn and the Division of Recreation and Intercollegiate Athletes.