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In an effort to make Penn tobacco-free, the University has removed dozens of smoker poles on campus
College sophomore Aleksei Kuryla said he was skeptical that removing smoker poles on campus would effectively reduce smoking among students.
Penn raised its general fees by 12.5 percent — students want to know where that money is going
For the 2018 academic year, the Recreation Fee was eliminated and included under the General Fee category for the first time.
Penn promised more wellness events after the 'Campus Conversation.' Here's what has been done.
In a statement, Executive Director of the Provost’s Office Leo Charney listed more than ten events associated with the "Campaign for Wellness."
Ahead of Senate vote, Harvard's president lobbied in Washington against GOP tax bill
Harvard's Drew Gilpin Faust is not the only university leader to publicize her institution's opposition to the bill. Penn President Amy Gutmann called the bill "regressive" in an emailed statement sent to all University students and staff in early November.
This Thanksgiving, first-generation low-income students had more meal options on campus
For the first time, faculty members, alumni, and staff on campus were invited to host students for meals during their Thanksgiving breaks.
Penn settles lawsuit with student who accused the U. of mishandling sexual misconduct case
The student, known as John Doe in court documents, was accused of sexual assault by another student, Jane Roe, in June of 2016. Penn found him responsible for sexual misconduct.
A year after its opening, New College House has yet to change its 'descriptor' name
Penn said the name of the dorm would be temporary, but NCH has yet to receive a new one. Now, a new building near the west end of campus is being named New College House West.
Trump's decision to end TPS program sparks new immigration concerns at Penn
In several announcements throughout November, the Trump administration has left tens of thousands of migrants from El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Haiti with just months to leave the country.
Amy Gutmann announces new wellness initiatives in response to 'Campus Conversation'
In a school-wide email, Gutmann wrote that CAPS will hire five new full-time members and introduce a system for students to review administrative process within the department.
Why a seven-story residential building at Penn can take longer to build than a skyscraper downtown
Penn held a design competition in 1999 for architects to submit proposals for New College House West, which was announced just this month that it will be built.
The Netter Center at Penn celebrated 25 years of community engagement last week
The two-day conference featured speeches from Penn President Amy Gutmann, Provost Wendell Pritchett, Dean of Admissions Eric Furda, and Netter Center Founding Director Ira Harkavy.
The Paradise Papers found that Penn dodges taxes by sending money abroad — here's what that means
Among the organizations identified in the Paradise Papers were over 100 top U.S. universities, including Columbia University, Princeton University and Penn.
These Penn graduates are working to provide health care for Philadelphia's homeless
Since receiving the 2017 President's Engagement Prize, Henderson and McCurry have been applying their knowledge of health care case management as they work with with the nonprofit Bethesda Project.
Penn just approved its third housing project in four years. But is another dorm necessary?
Despite statements from administrators, student accounts, along with data from off-campus housing facilities, suggest that there isn't an increasing demand for on-campus housing.
Only one Penn dining hall serves halal food — and students say it has made multiple mistakes
Multiple students have reported incidents of halal food at Kings Court English House being cooked with cooking wine, which is not permissible under the rules of halal.
Florida State bans Greek life after a pledge's death
The university instituted an alcohol ban, ended the recruitment of any new Greek life members, and prohibited all Greek social events, including tailgate parties and chapter meetings.
Spanish and French language courses at Penn fulfill sector requirements, but Chinese courses do not
For the coming semester, 7 of 23 French courses offered fulfill a general education requirement, but of 19 Chinese courses offered, none fulfills any requirements.
Houston Market will receive a $15.15 million renovation this summer
The renovated market will feature a Mongolian grill station, a sandwich carving station, as well as new kiosk portals where students can place orders and pay for items.
President Gutmann condemns 'regressive changes' proposed in Republican tax plan
"At this pivotal moment, we urge you to express your views through social media and directly to elected officials in the House of Representatives and the Senate," Gutmann's statement read.