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Author Jennifer Egan, Penn professor discuss "Investigating Homelessness" at Kelly Writers House
The event, which was co-hosted by Penn’s English Department, focused on how journalistic and research approaches can provide insight into the topic of homelessness.
‘Folks are really riled up’: Penn graduate student workers’ union election rescheduled for May
The election will take place in Bodek Lounge in Houston Hall and will run from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. both days.
Fels graduate, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker talks public safety, voting at Penn Dems event
Parker spoke to an audience of approximately 60 people at the Perelman Center for Political Science and Economics about public safety, combating the drug epidemic, and encouraging voter participation.
First of ten satellite voting shops opens in West Philadelphia near Penn’s campus
The station offers a wide range of services, including allowing eligible voters to register to vote, update their registration, and request mail-in ballots with the assistance of the County Board of Elections staff.
Over 200 Penn faculty express support for graduate student workers seeking unionization
224 Penn faculty members have signed a support statement drafted by the American Association of University Professors.
Penn graduate student workers' unionization election postponed indefinitely
The election, which was scheduled for April 16 and 17, was postponed on April 11.
Penn alum reflects on service as member of nominating panel for Philadelphia school board
In an interview with The Daily Pennsylvanian, Toy discussed his career trajectory in Philadelphia, the board’s nomination process, and Parker’s final selection.
Penn graduate student workers prepare for next week's unionization election
If the upcoming election is successful, GET-UP would become the largest union at Penn in recent history.
Thousands of Penn affiliates, interim president marvel at solar eclipse — despite clouds over campus
The community gathered by the thousands on College Green and beyond to celebrate the spectacle over shared viewing glasses, Moon Pies, and astronaut ice cream.
Penn hosts five-day conference for environmental journalists on climate change, disinformation
The theme of this year’s conference was “Democracy, Disinformation, Activism – What’s Environmental Journalism’s Role?”
4.8 magnitude earthquake in New Jersey shakes Penn campus, prompting alert
The Division of Public Safety issued a UPenn Alert in response to the earthquake, telling community members that no damages had been reported.
Protestors allege ‘robotic dogs’ produced by Penn spinout are involved in Israel-Hamas war
The protestors allege that Ghost Robotics is selling robots to Israel's military to be utilized in the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Local activists, Penn panelists discuss urgency of preserving Chinatown against redevelopment
The conversation was moderated by Kecia Fong, a lecturer and Ph.D. candidate at Penn, and drew an audience of around 100 people.
‘They do the bare minimum’: Penn students voice frustrations with off-campus landlords
Multiple companies have faced criticism from students due to poor housing conditions, some of whom voiced complaints to The Daily Pennsylvanian.
Philadelphia mayor Cherelle Parker names three Penn alumni to serve on school board
2012 Wharton and School of Social Policy graduate Chau Wing Lam, 1973 College graduate Joyce Wilkerson, and 1972 College graduate Joan Stern were on the list of nine school board members announced on Monday.
Metro Boomin, Daya set to perform at 2024 Spring Fling concert
The concert will take place in Penn Park beginning at 8:15 p.m. on Friday, April 19, and it will be followed by the Daytime Fling event on Saturday, April 20.
Penn alum's study predicts $1 billion tax revenue loss from proposed Chinatown 76ers arena
The study, which expands on previous research conducted in 2022, examines the potential ramifications the $1.55 billion project could have on local businesses, specifically those within the food and entertainment sectors.
Federal government awards $158 million grant to cap Vine Expressway, reconnect Chinatown
The project includes developing a public park, improving traffic calming efforts, and creating better access to nearby areas.
Demolition of University City Townhomes begins after delays, surprising community members
Around 20 Penn and Philadelphia community members, as well as former residents of the UC Townhomes, gathered at the property on 40th and Market streets on Tuesday to witness the process.