Along with Kenney's expected triumph, the victory of Working Families Party member Kendra Brooks in a City Council at-large seat was a milestone achievement that weakened Republican control in Philadelphia politics.
Award-winning Marketing professor Cait Lamberton on why she chose to teach at Wharton
Lamberton will serve as the inaugural Alberto I. Duran President’s Distinguished Professor in Wharton’s Marketing Department. Lamberton previously taught at the University of Pittsburgh for more than 10 years.
Kelly Writers House hosts first Latina Poetry Night with renowned poets
The event featured four Latina poets: Marta López-Luaces, Lizabel Mónica, Azahara Palomeque, and Mercedes Roffé.
New course will explore the ways humans have altered the environment throughout history
“Global Environmental History from Paleolithic to Present" will address how changes in human social and government organization throughout history have affected the environment.
Award-winning Marketing professor Cait Lamberton on why she chose to teach at Wharton
Lamberton will serve as the inaugural Alberto I. Duran President’s Distinguished Professor in Wharton’s Marketing Department. Lamberton previously taught at the University of Pittsburgh for more than 10 years.
Kelly Writers House hosts first Latina Poetry Night with renowned poets
The event featured four Latina poets: Marta López-Luaces, Lizabel Mónica, Azahara Palomeque, and Mercedes Roffé.
Along with City Council races, Philadelphia residents will elect a mayor, sheriff, city commissioner, and will vote in several judicial races and on three ballot questions about Philadelphia and Pennsylvania policies.
In this week's crime log: a DUI arrest and two cooking fires
On Oct. 24, a plastic spoon melted on the hot stove and caused smoke at Rodin College House at about 1:30 a.m.
SHS Director Giang Nguyen leaves Penn with a legacy of improving health care for minorities
In two weeks, Nguyen will be leaving Penn to take on the top position at Harvard University Health Services following a national search for a replacement for Harvard's former director.
Wharton Sports Business Summit to feature speakers, panels, and a case competition
Guest speaker Scott O’Neil is the CEO of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, which has the Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Devils, and Delaware Blue Coats in its portfolio.
Right-wing commentator Dinesh D’Souza to speak at College Republicans event next week
D'Souza has been described as a conservative provocateur known for controversial statements. In September, he compared teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg to Nazi propaganda.
The Daily Pennsylvanian wins 'Pulitzer' of college journalism for third year in a row
This year, the DP was one of 15 publications total and the only Ivy League newspaper to win the award. The accolade was given out by the Associated Collegiate Press on Saturday at its Fall National College Media Convention in Washington, D.C.
Seven minutes of mindfulness a day can improve mental health, Wharton study finds
Wharton Management professor Lindsey Cameron’s research concluded that employees are more likely to donate their time and money to their co-workers when they practice mindfulness.
Penn students organize conference on Indonesia's role in the global stage
The event was hosted by Penncasila, Penn's Indonesian student association, and featured guest speakers and panels on the theme of "Indonesia on the Global Stage."
Professor Michael Roberts said the course will serve as a crucial guide for students aiming to enter the field of finance, due to the changing nature of the industry and the prioritization of data analytics skills.
New College House West extends construction hours to 11 p.m. on most weekdays
On some evenings, the work may extend until 11:30 p.m. — a significant change from the previous construction schedule that spanned from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Invasive shrimp species found in Pennsylvania section of Lake Erie for the first time
The crustacean, known as Hemimysis anomala, or bloody red shrimp, is considered by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service to be a high-risk species due to their ability to reduce the biomass of zooplankton and algae in the bodies of water that they inhabit.
Penn Medicine and CHOP study shows that bariatric surgery is safe for teens
The study’s findings showed that bariatric surgery could be an effective way to treat obesity within teens.
Philadelphia district attorney endorses Elizabeth Warren for President
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner said he supported Warren’s ideas for promoting economic justice and fighting racial profiling, as well as her desire to lift up lower-income families.
Penn Nursing conducts survey to find a treatment to combat opioid use disorder
The study, led by Nursing postdoctoral fellow Yafang Zhang, looked at a specific receptor for the hormone GLP-1 that is found throughout the body.



















