Administration
After 40 years on campus, Mark Kocent takes the reins as new University Architect
The previous University Architect, David Hollenberg, held the position from 2006 until his partial retirement in June 2018. Kocent's appointment to the position became effective July 2.
In their four years on campus, the Class of 2022 will see a host of new buildings emerge
Hospital Pavilion, Wharton Academic Research Building, and New College House West are among the several new building projects to open during before the freshman class graduates.
New event policies are in effect this NSO. Here's what that means for the new freshman class.
Over the past year, Penn students say that the fraternity-dominated party scene at Penn has already begun to change, and this year's NSO will likely feel the effects.
The Penn mental health resources every freshman needs to know
From CAPS to student led groups, Penn's often competitive culture is complemented by these mental health resources every student should know.
Psychiatry Professor Benoit Dubé appointed as Penn's first Chief Wellness Officer
Dubé's position as director of all wellness initiatives across the University is the first of its kind in the Ivy League.
Professor Kurzban resigned after allegations of inappropriate relationships with students
In an email sent to members of the Psychology department, the department chair Sharon Thompson-Schill said Kurzban denied the allegations but decided to leave for the 'best interests' of the University.
In statement, Penn calls Supreme Court’s upholding of travel ban "inimical" to University values
“We continue to be very troubled by the executive order, now upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court, that prohibits travelers from seven countries from entering the United States, five of them majority-Muslim,” Gutmann said.
Here’s how CAPS maintains ‘scaled down’ operations during summer
The CAPS website states that there are no Thursday evening hours from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. between May 17 and Aug. 23 and no Saturday hours between May 5 and Sep. 1.
Penn names Dean from Stony Brook U. Constantia Constantinou as new Vice Provost of Libraries
The announcement comes several months after the current Vice Provost and Director of Libraries Carton Rogers announced his retirement in Oct. 2017.
At Penn's 262nd Commencement, speakers emphasize importance of unity and engagement
During the Commencement speech, NBC News’ Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent and 1967 Penn Graduate Andrea Mitchell detailed her experience facing gender inequity as a female journalist.
Who the commencement speakers will be across the Ivy League
Penn announced that NBC News Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent and 1967 Penn graduate Andrea Mitchell will serve as commencement speaker for the Class of 2018’s graduation on May 14.
Penn announces plans to create new 'Penn First Plus' office for first-gen., low-income students
The decision comes just a week after the University made another major announcement to appoint a Chief Wellness Officer who will oversee a centralized center of wellness resources.
U. rules former Hobart and William Smith president can keep degree, after plagiarism allegations
Vincent graduated from Penn's Graduate School of Education in 2004 and joined as president of HWS in 2017.
Penn removes Kurzban from course roster for Fall 2018, says they are investigating allegations
'[W]e want to make clear that what was described in this article could not be more at odds with our educational and moral values,' wrote the Chair of the Psychology Department.
Student exhibit at Penn Museum traces evolution of storytelling and cultural innovation
On April 25, Penn Museum held the opening for the student exhibition, 'And So The Story Goes... Innovations in Storytelling,' in Mosaic Hall.
Penn graduate says Robert Kurzban had relationship with her while he was her minor advisor
The 2016 College graduate said she and Kurzban kissed in January 2016 at his apartment. After that night, she ended the romantic relationship, but he continued to pursue her at least twice, she said.
Penn Eco-Reps sets out to increase sustainability at Penn Relays for the first time
The Penn Relays is the nation's oldest and largest track and field meet, typically attracting over 100,000 spectators and competitors to Franklin Field.
'Power of Penn' campaign plans to bring eight new buildings to campus
The campaign aims to raise $4.1 billion in four years, making it the most ambitious fundraising project in Penn history.
Editorial | Penn undermines its own misconduct policy by staying silent on Professor Kurzban
If administrators want to adapt and improve the University’s policies around sexual misconduct, they must also be willing to acknowledge when existing policies have been violated.