Administration
Joe Biden, Andrea Mitchell, Amy Gutmann officiate launch of Penn Biden Center in D.C.
The celebration marked the official opening of the Penn Biden Center for Diplomacy and Global Engagement, but the center's "soft opening" took place in March 2017.
Penn's new SRFS Executive Director will focus on streamlining information for financial aid
Sessa's appointment comes at a time where SRFS has come into the spotlight regarding some of the changing policies, and especially the degree of varying information students say the receive about the changes.
Penn's Ortner Center published research on the link between domestic violence and dating
The research found that 82 percent of violent incidents examined occurred during the dating period of an intimate relationship.
Following reports of sexual misconduct, Wynn will resign from his position at Wynn Resorts
The resignation comes five days after Penn announced it would revoke Wynn’s honorary degree and removed his name from the area outside of Houston Hall.
Penn has suspended University operations for the city-wide parade Thursday
Penn notified students via email and text on Feb. 6 that it would cancel class and suspend University operations.
Dean Jackson of Penn's School of Social Policy & Practice was named new Annenberg Dean Tuesday
Jackson will assume the role of Annenberg's dean on Jan. 1, 2019 and will continue in his present position as Dean of Penn’s School of Social Policy and Practice until then.
Drexel and Phila. public schools announce plans to suspend operations for Super Bowl parade
These announcements come amid ongoing student petitions for Penn to change its decision to continue 'normal operations' during the celebratory parade for the Philadelphia Eagles.
Student leaders say they decided to move Fling to 'bring it back to the glory' of the '70s
“When you see those photos of the quad filled with people, and people jumping off the stage, and having fun, like that hasn’t actually happened since like five or six years ago," DaSilva said.
Following Wynn, a prof. calls on Penn to acknowledge Ben Franklin's ties to slavery
Penn took action against Penn grad Steve Wynn, removing his name from "Wynn Commons," removing his name from a scholarship, and revoking his honorary degree, after reports of sexual misconduct.
Thousands sign petition calling on Penn to suspend operations during Super Bowl parade
'In a year of political and social unrest where the fabric of what binds us together is being tested daily, the city of Philadelphia has a chance to come together,' reads the petition.
Following controversy on event registration, Penn now subsidizes costs for student groups
While these rules were intended to make the campus "safe and responsible," they often ended up imposing financial burdens on many organizations that couldn't afford the prices the new rules demanded.
Penn Police morale at an 'all time low' as contract negotiations come to a standstill
The head of the police union was told by Rush that if Penn police officers were not happy with their current conditions that they could take their employment elsewhere.
How campus reacted to Penn's decision to strip Steve Wynn and Bill Cosby of honorary degrees
While many student leaders applauded the administration for cutting ties with Wynn and Cosby, some want Penn to focus more on campus policies around sexual assault.
Friends, family of Bernstein will hold memorial to celebrate 'everything he loved in life'
The memorial, which will be held at Penn on Feb. 18, will be hosted by the Kelly Writer's House which friends describe as 'by far Blaze's favorite place on campus.'
READ: Pritchett's full answers to staff questions about sexual assault at Penn and more
The Penn Professional Staff Assembly sponsored a talk with Penn Provost Pritchett on Jan. 30 to discuss topics related to the University and to ask questions that concern staff members.
Penn Global renovations hope to create a more welcoming environment for all students
ISSS will be located in a temporary office on the third floor of 3440 Market St, while its original location at 3701 Chestnut St. undergoes anticipated months long renovations.
What Penn's wellness portal got right and what has to change, according to student leaders
The website aims to streamline all of the University’s mental health resources, events, and news, and is one of the wellness initiatives announced after last October's Campus Conversation.
DACA, mental health, sexual violence at Penn — what staff asked Pritchett at PPSA forum
The Penn Professional Staff Assembly sponsored a talk with the Provost as one of its two large open meetings of the academic year for staff members to discuss various University initiatives.
Wynn Commons defaced as former Penn trustee faces allegations of sexual misconduct
Days after the former Penn Trustee Steve Wynn was accused of sexual misconduct, the signage for the area named after him, 'Wynn Commons,' has been defaced with paint.