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(03/17/16 6:32am)
Henry Goldberg, a 2013 College graduate, was studying abroad in Belgium when he was almost outed. After slipping away from his friends one night and venturing out to a gay bar — a well-practiced routine at this point in the semester — he was approached by a mutual friend of his Penn friends who seemed to recognize him.
(04/30/15 4:14am)
Last spring, College freshman Kathryn Dewitt was facing her own crisis amidst a semester marked by two student suicides in three weeks.
(04/28/15 5:27am)
Over the past year, Penn students have taken action against racial discrimination as the deaths of Michael Brown, Eric Garner and other black victims have amplified calls for racial justice across the country.
(03/30/15 6:06am)
As he walked to the class that he told himself he would definitely not miss again, Jack stopped to focus on the cars whizzing by on Spruce Street. With each passing car, flashing visions of closing his eyes and darting into the street became increasingly vivid and realistic.
(02/23/15 7:36am)
The friends and family of Madison Holleran, a Penn student who committed suicide last spring semester, see Penn’s new mental health efforts as a move in the right direction, but they believe more must be done to create a stronger sense of community and support across campus.
(02/19/15 6:57am)
As Penn Law School faculty members question the fairness of the new procedures for managing sexual assault complaints, researchers and educators from across the country continue to criticize the sexual violence campus climate survey that Penn will administer in the spring.
(02/11/15 6:37am)
The historic mansion at 40th and Pine Streets falls further into a complex legal battle between Penn and the community members surrounding the property.
(01/28/15 5:55am)
Penn's new amendments to its sexual violence policy released on Tuesday put more emphasis on outlining the rights and procedures for students. The new procedures will take effect starting Feb. 1.
(01/27/15 1:43am)
Penn’s email announcement on Jan. 26 of a newly hired sexual violence investigative officer comes on the heels of its recent decision to participate in a national survey on sexual assault and harassment on campus.
(01/27/15 4:46am)
As part of an effort to restructure the office, the Office of Student Conduct has renamed and transformed its staff positions with both new and old members.
(01/14/15 7:11am)
With the recent release of its disciplinary reports, the Office of Student Conduct moves forward in its efforts to be more transparent and available to the Penn community.
(12/09/14 7:53am)
Philadelphia-based writer Sabrina Rubin Erdely, a 1994 College graduate, is at the center of a reporting controversy over her recent Rolling Stone article, “A Rape On Campus,” which tells the gang-rape story of a student identified as “Jackie” at a University of Virginia fraternity party.
(12/04/14 11:08am)
Sixty years ago, Penn's approach to development was all about self-interest. Now, working with the neighborhood is essential to the University's construction strategy.
(11/20/14 7:41am)
SEPTA is willing to pay the price to attract college students and young professionals to Philadelphia.
(11/11/14 8:02am)
The stakes of last Tuesday’s election were high: Would Republican Tom Corbett remain governor despite broad criticism of his policies? Or would Tom Wolf, his Democratic challenger, become the new top “Tom” in town?
(11/10/14 7:20am)
In a new English course, Penn students will get course credit for watching YouTube videos and messaging friends online.
(11/06/14 6:13pm)
How do you translate a person’s life — filled with discrimination and racial tension — into a play or a work of spoken art? A relatively new Penn course gives students the opportunity to answer that question.
(11/04/14 8:00am)
In today’s election for the U.S. House of Representatives, voters will have a choice between Democratic incumbent Chaka Fattah and Republican opponent Armond James to represent Pennsylvania’s 2nd Congressional District.
(10/30/14 5:42am)
As Penn prepares for the ceremonial groundbreaking of the Pennovation Center on Friday, Drexel University’s Innovation Neighborhood is still searching for a master developer.
(10/28/14 5:34am)
As SEPTA union members could potentially go on strike starting next week, Penn has a plan to provide alternative transportation options.