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In Photos: Penn community gathers to ‘Take Back the Night’ with rally against sexual violence
The evening began with a rally featuring remarks from students and administrators and continued with a march across campus, a candlelight vigil, and stories from survivors of sexual abuse.
Undergraduate Assembly launches airport pairings program for students returning from spring break
The Undergraduate Assembly instituted an airport pairings program for this year's spring break, encouraging students’ joint use of ride-sharing services to reduce financial costs and carbon emissions while returning to campus.
'Helluva cancer center': New transcripts shed light on President Joe Biden's connection to Penn
In the transcripts released March 12, Biden spoke about his professorship at Penn, his work at the Penn Biden Center, and Penn Medicine.
Penn updates COVID-19 guidelines, shortening recommended isolation period to 24 hours
The CDC released updated COVID-19 recommendations on March 1, eliminating the five-day isolation period for those who test positive.
Penn sophomore Nathaniel Gordon died March 23
At Penn, Gordon was a member of the Pre-First Year Program and was involved with the Makuu: The Black Cultural Center community.
Williams Hall experiences elevated temperatures, causing student concern over learning process
A notice posted on several classroom doors in Williams acknowledged the issue and attributed it to issues with the building's air handler.
House committee challenging Penn tax-exempt status demands documents amid antisemitism investigation
Committee Chair Rep. Jason Smith (R-Mo.) sent a letter to Interim President Larry Jameson inquiring about disciplinary actions taken against individuals and groups whose antisemitic activity violated University policy.
House education committee passes bill mandating free speech for federal higher education funding
If enacted, the bill would require colleges and universities to disclose its policies on speech, association, and religion in order to receive Title IV funding from the federal government.
Former White House staffers under Trump admin. reflect on their experience ahead of 2024 election
Alyssa Farah Griffin and Sarah Matthews, who served on the White House communications team under the Trump administration, shared their thoughts on the Republican Party and why they will not be supporting Trump in the upcoming presidential election.
Wharton executive education introduces ‘People Management for Emerging Leaders’ course
From Sep. 3 to Oct. 15, 2024, Wharton Executive Education will host a live, online program titled People Management for Emerging Leaders.
Pulitzer Prize-winning author, physician Siddhartha Mukherjee named 2024 Commencement speaker
Penn will grant Mukherjee, who won the Pulitzer Prize for “The Emperor of All Maladies,” an honorary doctor of sciences degree.
DP Daybreak | Penn investigating pro-Palestinian student group
Also, the University received a record number of applications last fall.
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.
Penn receives record number of applications for Class of 2028 despite admin. turmoil
The Class of 2028 received 65,230 applications according to Interim Penn President Larry Jameson's stated remarks at a University Board of Trustees Meeting on March 1.
Here are the fall 2024 College courses that double count
The DP compiled a comprehensive guide to the courses that double count for the fall 2024 semester based on data provided on Path@Penn.
University investigating pro-Palestinian student group Penn Against the Occupation
PAO, a pro-Palestinian student organization, is no longer listed on the Penn Clubs website and is not allowed to organize events in Penn-affiliated spaces until the investigation has concluded, a source told the DP.
Five Phila. universities join Penn Medicine initiative to support physician diversity
The initiative — called Pathways to Excellence in Medicine — now includes five additional schools: Temple, Jefferson, Drexel, PCOM, and Cooper.
Wharton to offer three new online certification programs in collaboration with Wall Street Prep
The new courses will focus on Real Estate Investing and Analysis, Buy-Side Investing, and Financial Planning & Analysis.
DP Daybreak | UC Townhomes demolition begins
Also, a Penn first-year shared her experience undergoing a pioneering cancer treatment.