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Amy Wax repeats racist rhetoric on national television amid ongoing University investigation
(04/12/22 3:30am)
Tenured Penn Law professor Amy Wax — who is currently under a faculty investigation for her "increasing" promotion of white supremacy — reignited controversy, claiming that Black Americans and “non-Western groups” are resentful towards "Western people."
Perry World House director takes leave of absence to helm new Department of Defense office
(04/07/22 3:09pm)
Michael Horowitz, the director of Perry World House, began a leave of absence from his position on Wednesday to serve in a new office within the United States Department of Defense.
Wendell Pritchett: The Philadelphia-born scholar’s trajectory to the Penn presidency
(04/07/22 4:02am)
Interim Penn President Wendell Pritchett comes "full circle" each morning as he climbs the steps of College Hall — the same building where he earned his Ph.D. in history almost 30 years ago.
Penn releases Class of 2026 regular decision results, withholds acceptance rate
(03/31/22 11:37pm)
Penn announced regular decision admission results for the Class of 2026, but declined for the first time in recent memory to share its acceptance rate.
Penn approves 2.9% tuition hike for 2022-2023, largest financial aid increase in a decade
(03/24/22 4:14am)
Penn’s Board of Trustees approved a 2.9% tuition hike for the 2022–2023 academic year and the largest increase to the undergraduate financial aid budget in the last decade.
The DP analyzed three years of UPennAlerts. Here’s what we found.
(03/24/22 4:58am)
Penn issued twice as many UPennAlerts in 2021 as in 2019 — an increase driven in part by an uptick in alerts for robberies across University City.
Nearly 100 people protest Penn’s role in evictions of University City Townhomes residents
(02/24/22 3:59am)
Nearly 100 students and West Philadelphia residents gathered outside College Hall on Wednesday to demand that Penn prevent the eviction of residents from University City Townhomes — a housing development near Penn that is primarily occupied by Black and low-income Philadelphians — before the University Council meeting held that day.
Penn Law School announces new equity initiatives amid Amy Wax investigation
(02/17/22 4:15am)
Penn Law School — which is preparing its case for a Faculty Senate hearing against law professor Amy Wax — will take several steps to bolster equity and inclusion, including a 68% increase in financial aid and a new website to track school-wide diversity.
Penn Violence Prevention Director Malik Washington leaves post, sparking national search for new director
(02/14/22 3:14am)
Penn is planning to search for a new director for Penn Violence Prevention after Malik Washington left the position two years into his tenure.
Amy Gutmann to host farewell event today ahead of departure to Berlin
(02/10/22 8:00am)
Amy Gutmann, the longest-serving president in the University’s history, will hold an event today to thank students and reflect on her 18-year tenure following her confirmation as the United States ambassador to Germany.
Penn taps former Provost Wendell Pritchett as interim president
(02/04/22 5:17pm)
Penn has selected former provost Wendell Pritchett to serve as the University's interim president, pending Amy Gutmann's imminent confirmation as United States ambassador to Germany. Pritchett will be the first Black individual to serve as Penn president.
Penn Law’s Amy Wax doubles down on racist comments, says she will not resign ‘without a fight’
(01/27/22 6:18am)
Tenured Penn Law professor Amy Wax reiterated racist remarks against Asian and Black Americans, retaliating against the University's recent decision to initiate sanctions against her.
Penn Law to begin sanctions process against Amy Wax, citing 'increasing' promotion of white supremacy
(01/18/22 10:04pm)
Penn Law School Dean Ted Ruger has initiated the University sanctions process against Amy Wax, according to a statement released Jan. 18.
Philadelphia City Council condemns Amy Wax as Penn Law weighs sanctions
(01/18/22 3:38am)
Penn Law School is considering sanctions against Amy Wax — whose anti-Asian comments sparked national scrutiny — after a letter from the Philadelphia City Council urged Penn to review her role within the University.
Penn Law professor Amy Wax’s anti-Asian comments spark national scrutiny
(01/05/22 5:49am)
A petition calling on Penn to suspend law professor Amy Wax and reform the University's tenure policy has garnered more than 800 signatures, ignited by Wax's scrutinized claims that "the United States is better off with fewer Asians and less Asian immigration."
Amy Gutmann to appear before Senate committee Tuesday in first ambassadorship hearing
(12/14/21 5:45am)
The United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations will hold its first hearing on Tuesday on Penn President Amy Gutmann’s nomination to be the next U.S. ambassador to Germany.
‘Gen Z and Public Service’ event helps students approach public sector internships
(12/03/21 12:08am)
Penn students who interned in the public sector discussed the value of building connections and the ability to move between the public and private sectors at an SNF Paideia Program panel held Thursday afternoon.
COVID-19 cases on the rise across Philadelphia before Thanksgiving break travel
(11/19/21 3:08am)
COVID-19 cases are on the rise across Philadelphia as many Penn students, faculty, and staff prepare to travel over Thanksgiving break.
As temperatures dropped, parts of David Rittenhouse Laboratory were left without heat
(11/11/21 2:42am)
Broken heating on the fourth floor of David Rittenhouse Laboratory forced professors and graduate students to work in cold temperatures last week.