Listen to the top headlines on Wednesday, Mar. 15 with our newsletter anchor.
38th and Spruce Street Intersection
Columnists Cathy Li and Fiona Miller discuss how complexities like race and gender play into the conversation about public transit.
Penn to eliminate on-campus graduate student housing, prompting criticism from GAPSA leaders
The imminent closure of Sansom Place West comes after Sansom Place East closed in April 2022 for redevelopment into a privately-owned apartment building.
'Abbott Elementary' star Quinta Brunson to deliver 2023 Graduate School of Education Commencement speech
Brunson, a West Philadelphia native, is the creator of ABC's "Abbott Elementary," in which she portrays Janine Teagues, a Penn alum and a new-to-the-job second-grade teacher.
Columnists Cathy Li and Fiona Miller discuss how complexities like race and gender play into the conversation about public transit.
Penn to eliminate on-campus graduate student housing, prompting criticism from GAPSA leaders
The imminent closure of Sansom Place West comes after Sansom Place East closed in April 2022 for redevelopment into a privately-owned apartment building.
Penn Medicine launches new center to help address racial disparities in maternal health
The Center was launched in January under the leadership of Elizabeth Howell, the current chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in the Perelman School of Medicine.
Checking in with Michael Colaiocco ahead of NCAA Championships
Colaiocco has been wrestling since he was a young child, and many of his high school teammates also now wear the Red and Blue.
Wharton graduate and Frank founder countersues JPMorgan
In her $27.9 million countersuit, Javice claimed that JPMorgan was aware of the number of Frank users throughout the deal.
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Penn announces Idina Menzel as 2023 Commencement speaker
Penn will award Menzel, a Tony award-winning actress, an honorary Doctor of Arts at the ceremony, according to an announcement from Vice President and University Secretary Medha Narvekar.
Penn plans 1920 Commons renovations this summer amid dining hall health code violations
Under Penn's Capital Plan, the Commons renovations would encompass the second and third floors of the facility and cost $10 million this fiscal year and $55 million in total through fiscal year 2024.
Penn Reproductive Justice to increase activity through new educational, political initiatives
Penn Reproductive Justice officially launched on June 24, 2022, immediately following the Supreme Court’s overhaul of abortion rights protections.
Gutmann College House residents report lack of hot water despite recent shutdown
The DP spoke to some Gutmann residents who have not noticed an improvement even after the hot water shutdown on Feb. 22 and 23.
Penn Carey Law launches clinic to provide experience in racial and civil justice litigation
As part of the clinic, students will be assigned to cases with local residents, nonprofits, and organizations.
Wharton MBA students purchase professional basketball team in Italy
Second-year students in the Wharton MBA Program for Executives founded CSG in 2022 to invest in sports franchises.
Perry World House panelists discusses the war in Ukraine, one year on
Although the conflict is not yet over, the speakers discussed global changes set in motion by the war in Ukraine.
Zara Tena | International students bring a unique openness to campus culture
Columnist Zara Tena explores how international culture at Penn seems to be friendlier than American culture, and how students can change that.
Penn begins installing new furniture in Rodin suites, with other high rises to follow
The first phase of deliveries occurred from Feb. 21 to Feb. 24 for floors 13 through 24. The second phase of deliveries is scheduled for the rest of the building, and will occur in early March. Harnwell and Harrison will follow in the summer.
Students protest 76ers stadium proposal in Chinatown outside of Board of Trustees meeting
Protestors remained outside the Inn at Penn for over two hours, and students and community members spoke to the crowd about why protecting Chinatown is important to them.



















