Thousands of demonstrators have taken to the streets of Philadelphia for nine straight days in response to the recent police murder of George Floyd. Protestors have marched through the city demanding police reform and racial equality.
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Student groups cannot donate to Black Lives Matter, bail funds using leftover SAC funds
OSA emailed SAC-funded groups on Tuesday, informing them that “funds which have been deposited with the University cannot be used to provide donations to charitable organizations due to the University’s designation as a non-profit organization.”
Amid talk of a shortened college football season, Ivy League could be unaffected
During a meeting with congressional leadership, NCAA President Mark Emmert warned that the college football season could look drastically different this fall.
Performing arts groups face uncertainty over how to conduct fall rehearsals, shows
Performing arts groups have grappled with uncertainty over what rehearsals and performances will look like this coming fall, and whether groups will be able to meet in person next semester.
Student groups cannot donate to Black Lives Matter, bail funds using leftover SAC funds
OSA emailed SAC-funded groups on Tuesday, informing them that “funds which have been deposited with the University cannot be used to provide donations to charitable organizations due to the University’s designation as a non-profit organization.”
Amid talk of a shortened college football season, Ivy League could be unaffected
During a meeting with congressional leadership, NCAA President Mark Emmert warned that the college football season could look drastically different this fall.
Wharton prof. finds economic equality predicts a country's ability to handle epidemics
Whether a country has a democracy or dictatorship government, including totalitarian and authoritarian governments, the distinction was not as important as a having resourceful government with high state capacity and more economic equality needed to battle a pandemic.
Healthcare workers kneel at Franklin Field to protest racial inequality in medicine
Hundreds of staff members of the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and other local medical facilities walked out of their shifts on June 5.
The fellowship, which will be awarded annually to one admitted MBA student, was established by 1984 Wharton graduate Jeffrey Schoenfeld and was awarded to incoming first-year MBA student Colan Wang.
Penn softball announces new recruiting class
The dynamic class features a four-time league champion in golf, a junior ROTC company commander, and a second-degree black belt.
Isami McCowan | Rioting is a nuanced and deeply misunderstood form of protest
Here are seven explanations of the deeper truths, purposes, and misinformation behind rioting —and why blanket condemnations can blur truth and the pursuit of justice.
A nation at a 'crescendo': Profs. express outrage, hope following death of George Floyd
As the police killing of George Floyd and many other Black Americans remain at the forefront of Americans’ minds, the national conversation is expanding to include discussions about systematic racism and police brutality.
Fifteen student groups host phone bank against proposed Phila. police budget increase
Penn students are urging Philadelphia councilmembers to reallocate millions in increased police funding toward other city services.
More than Just a Name: The Story of Penn's Own Michael Jordan
While the NBA icon's final season with the Bulls was being documented for The Last Dance, Penn's Michael Jordan was busy becoming the Quakers' leading scorer of the 1990's.
Biden formally clinches Democratic presidential nomination
America is now left to decide between the former Penn Presidential Professor of Practice and 1968 Wharton graduate and President Donald Trump.
Thousands petition U. to cut ties with Philly PD, reform militarized campus 'police state'
More than 9,600 people have signed a petition demanding that Penn cease its institutional support of a "racist, fascist police state" that has led to continued violence against Black people. After decades of postwar gentrification, the petition also asks the University to open its campus to West Philadelphia and pay PILOTS.
Professors use online workshops, resources to prepare for remote summer learning
After the University announced that summer courses would be online, instructors began to consult with University-provided resources in preparation for the start of summer courses.
Morgan Gilfond | First the virus, now the protests. Black-owned businesses are hurting.
Small business owner Leon Scott founded the Silver Legends jewelry boutique over fifteen years ago. This past week, looters inflicted severe property damage on the store and stole some merchandise.
Surayya Walters | How to be anti-racist
As someone who is tired of the cycle — wrongful death, post about it, protest, repeat — we must remain committed to the fight against injustice, even when it is not convenient.
PAACH panel discusses racism amid coronavirus, police murder of George Floyd
The Wednesday event, titled “Stopping the Hate and Starting to Heal: Living With and Through the COVID-19 Pandemic,” was the first in a series of panels hosted by the Pan-Asian American Community House.


















