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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sohum Sheth | In caving to the Trump administration, Penn betrays its motto
Guest Columnist Sohum Sheth argues that Penn’s opaque decision to comply with the Trump administration’s demands abandons its stated values and jeopardizes long-term public trust.
The July 7 AAUP statement called on the University to uphold "the freedoms to teach, learn, study, assemble, and speak [that] are necessary to the integrity of higher education and to democracy itself."
Penn alum Sharif Street launches congressional campaign after Dwight Evans announces retirement
Street's July 1 campaign website launch followed a June 30 press release in which Evans announced that he would not seek re-election after having held the position since 2016.
DP Daybreak | Penn complies with Trump's demands
Also, Penn was issued a subpoena by Congress last week.


















