Academics
There’s always something new going on at Penn’s four undergraduate schools and 12 graduate schools. Look here for information on upcoming academic initiatives, new classes and research conducted by professors and students.
Black Wharton to host 37th annual conference focused on corporate social responsibility
Students who attend the conference will have the opportunity to participate in panels with notable speakers, attend professional workshops, and explore a career fair.
Penn admin. hopes to resolve loss of Middle East Center funding 'quite quickly'
Students voiced concerns about the MEC at an open session regarding Penn's upcoming re-evaluation with the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Penn's 60-Second Lectures returns to College Green this fall with new format
The lecture series will take place on Sept. 14, starting at noon at the Benjamin Franklin statue in front of College Hall.
Academic integrity and student conduct violations drop, approaching pre-pandemic levels
Data for the 2021-2022 academic year shows a 43% decrease in academic integrity violations and a 45% decrease in student conduct violations when compared to the 2020-2021 academic year.
Penn hosts sixth Elon Musk Public Lecture featuring physics professor Andreas Albrecht
The event was held on Sept. 8 at 6 p.m. and featured 1983 PhD graduate Andreas Albrecht, now a physics professor at the University of California at Davis.
Penn Medicine, CHOP launch collaborative center to research kidney disease
The Kidney Innovation Center will address the growing need for research in the medical understanding of and treatment for kidney disease.
Research led by retired Perelman pharmacology professor under federal investigation
The investigation began after the peer-reviewed Journal of Neurotrauma issued a full retraction of three of Armstead’s research papers in June, as per Armstead’s request.
Penn researcher joins $5.7 million multi-institutional cyber-physical systems program
Phan joins a research study that aims “to rethink the modeling, analyzing, and designing of a new generation of intelligent transportation systems."
FGLI students recount “jumpstart to the school year” through Pre-First Year Program
Pre-First Year is a four-week academic intensive program prior to New Student Orientation that offers first-generation and low-income students one free elective credit at the conclusion of the program.
From new administrators to well-known professors, here are 10 people to know on campus
The Daily Pennsylvanian has gathered a list of 10 people to know on campus, ranging from the new president of the University to Wharton's youngest tenured and highest-rated professors.
Looking for an interesting elective? Here are five classes to take.
As you finalize your schedule for the fall 2022 semester, here are five interesting classes to be aware of.
Everything you need to know about COVID-19 policies on campus this fall
Here's what you need to know about COVID-19 policies and guidance on campus for the fall 2022 semester.
Department of Justice files statement of interest in financial aid lawsuit against Penn
The statement responds to arguments made by the accused in April in hopes of dismissal of the suit.
Penn Law dean requests Faculty Senate impose ‘major sanction’ against Amy Wax
The dean’s report, which was leaked online and lists examples of Wax making inflammatory comments to students and faculty, brings the professor closer to potentially facing termination.
Dartmouth eliminates student loans for undergraduates, replaces with scholarships
The new policy, which replaces student loans with increases scholarship grants, took effect on June 23.
27 Penn students and alumni receive 2022 Fulbright grants
The program, which is sponsored by the U.S. government, allows students to study, conduct research, or teach English in various countries across the globe.
Pennovation Works announces new $365 million facility to expand life sciences hub
The building will dedicate 387,000 square to biological research, and 68,000 square feet to biomanufacturing.
Penn to offer six pre-orientation programs alongside pre-first year program
The programs, which occur before the start of classes, are designed to help students get a head start on their time at Penn.
Saint Joseph's University and University of the Sciences officially merge into one institution
The new university will bear the name of Saint Joseph's University and function on two campuses.