38Th And Spruce Street Intersection
In light of recent accidents at the intersection at 38th and Spruce streets, the Daily Pennsylvanian has begun reporting on why the intersection is dangerous, and what experts feel can improve the intersection's safety.
Casey Gottlieb | Dear COVID-19, Penn’s Class of 2029 thanks you.
Columnist Casey Gottlieb explores how COVID-19 shaped the incoming class.
Penn to end alumni admissions conversations for upcoming application cycle
In lieu of "brief admissions-season conversations," alumni ambassadors will now participate in a “sustained year-round volunteer experience focused on supporting students at every stage of their Penn journey."
Editorial | Penn descends into fascism
The Daily Pennsylvanian Summer Editorial Board argues that Penn's concessions to the Trump administration set a dangerous precedent for academic freedom.
Penn postdocs, research associates vote to unionize with overwhelming majority
Represented by Research Associates and Postdocs United at Penn and supported by the United Auto Workers, eligible postdocs and research associates cast their ballots in Houston Hall from July 16 to 17.
Penn’s Title VI office reflects on progress, programming in six months since opening
OREI opened in December 2024 in response to rising incidents of antisemitism, Islamophobia, and other religious biases on Penn’s campus.
Penn researchers note benefits of adult genetic testing in new study
The researchers found that older patients were "just as likely" as younger patients to have a genetic condition linked to their critical illness.
Cancer research company founded by Penn scientists acquired in $2.1 billion deal
The deal, announced on June 30, will advance a subsect of research into new autoimmune treatments that began at Penn.
Quaker Nation | New lacrosse coach
Read about the new lacrosse coach, Philly's WNBA franchise, and more.
DP Daybreak | Faculty condemn Penn's deal with Trump
Also, City Council members issued a statement in support of RAPUP's unionization efforts.
City councilmembers urge Penn to 'respect' union election for postdocs, research associates
The letter called on Penn to honor a recent NLRB ruling that granted postdoctoral researchers and research associates at Penn the right to vote on unionization in a July 16 and 17 election.
‘Kissing the Trump ring’: Penn faculty condemn University's Title IX settlement
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with members of Penn's faculty who criticized the decision — while several acknowledged the difficult situation the University faced.
Penn GSE launches Algebra 1 fellowship for Philadelphia public school teachers
The fellowship can support 100 recipients per year, who will each "earn a $3,000 stipend, professional learning credits, and a Penn GSE certificate of participation."
Taylor Wray, all-time winningest coach at St. Joe’s, named new head coach of Penn men’s lacrosse
Across his 14 seasons with the Hawks, Wray boasted a 127-79 overall record.
Albane Thery and Geronimo Velazquez | International postdocs and research associates are ready to vote “yes” for our union
Guest columnists Albane Thery and Geronimo Velazquez argue that unionization can help address the specific challenges faced by international Postdocs and Research Associates at Penn.
Wharton alum Josh Harris brings the WNBA to Philadelphia; Penn women’s hoops coach Mike McLaughlin ‘ecstatic’
Philadelphia is finally getting a WNBA team, but Penn already had ties to the last pro women’s team.
Penn Museum workers demand raises, protest Univ. pay proposals in picket after authorizing strike
The July 9 picket was the latest attempt by Penn Museum Workers United to secure increased pay rates following the June 30 expiration of the union’s two-year contract with the University.
Mark Dingfield to lead Univ. business operations as Penn’s next executive vice president
Dingfield will serve as Penn’s chief financial and administrative officer, reporting to the president in collaboration with the provost.
SEAS Senior Associate Dean David Meaney named next vice provost for research
Meaney — who currently serves as the Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Development and Strategic Initiatives at the School of Engineering and Applied Science — will begin August 1.
Division of Public Safety issues safety advisory due to increase in electric scooter thefts
There have been 25 instances of e-bike and motorized scooter theft — classified as auto theft — in the past 60 days, according to Penn’s crime log.