The Penn Humanities Forum invited award-winning author Zadie Smith, to discuss her work along with Penn professor Jed Esty yesterday.
Penn expands influence in D.C. with increased programs, alumni outreach
While Penn’s presence and power on Wall Street has been well documented, over the last few years Penn and its alumni have been gradually working to build their influence in Washington D.C.
GSE professors call on state funds for higher education policy changes
At a Wharton Public Policy Initiative event last night, two Graduate School of Education speakers urged states to take stronger leadership roles in structuring public college education to prepare graduates for the workplace.
Wharton Women accessorize the work place at annual fashion event
Bodek Hall was decked with fuchsia streamers and balloons last night as Wharton Women hosted their annual event, Dressing for Success: Professional in Pink.
Penn expands influence in D.C. with increased programs, alumni outreach
While Penn’s presence and power on Wall Street has been well documented, over the last few years Penn and its alumni have been gradually working to build their influence in Washington D.C.
GSE professors call on state funds for higher education policy changes
At a Wharton Public Policy Initiative event last night, two Graduate School of Education speakers urged states to take stronger leadership roles in structuring public college education to prepare graduates for the workplace.
Engineering prof named MacArthur 'genius'
Danielle Bassett, a physicist and Skirkanich Assistant Professor of Innovation in the Department of Bioengineering, was named a MacArthur Foundation Fellow on Wednesday.
New Lea Principal aims to increase academic achievement
Graduate School of Education student Jennifer Duffy is the third principal of the Lea School in three years
Girl dies after fall from 42nd and Locust apartment
An eight-year-old girl died earlier today after falling out of an apartment building blocks away from campus, CBS Philly first reported Wednesday morning.
?Eastern edge of campus to become pedestrian-friendly
UCD is studying urban revitalization methods in order to create a more welcoming environment on the streets leading into campus.
Penn freshman snags USDA internship
Zixuan Gao spent six weeks this past summer at the Department of Agriculture after conducting agricultural research on soil composition.
Hectic campus lives of Penn students inspires the new app Wedge
Wedge, an app launching exclusively on Penn’s campus in the upcoming weeks, aims to make the hectic schedules of clubs, classes and sports manageable with the swipe of a finger.
Three new Greek chapters to come to campus
The Inter-Fraternity Council will welcome Delta Sigma Phi back to campus; they left Penn around 1960. Two representatives from the organizations national office came to do a site visit at Penn last week.
How not to have your bike stolen
Starting last year, the Division of Public Safety began installing analytics cameras at major parking locations to help track people who steal bikes from racks.
Greeks' task forces to proactively tackle hazing, sexual assault
The task forces, which will focus on four key issues — alcohol and drugs, hazing, sexual assault, and mental health — will establish their respective goals at their first meetings.
Fall 2014 Candidate Center
Click on the candidates' names below to read their statements and view their videos. All candidates are listed in alphabetical order by last name.The Undergraduate AssemblyCandidates for New Student RepresentativeDylan AdelmanAnuj AminMalcolm BarrantDJ BierwirthDavid CahnJack CahnSebastian CevallosGabriela GoitíaMichael HammondCraig HaratzEmilia HinckleyEmily HoevenJustin HopkinsRahima JamalHannah KimAaron LitchmanToby MilliganSola ParkNathaniel RomeDavid Rubies RivasKai WangMichelle XuClass Board 2018Candidates for PresidentDylan AdelmanMalcolm BarrantGiancarlo BraceroJack CahnSebastian CevallosMichael ChangNoah FalkDawit GebresellassieMichael HammondVadim Ordovsky-TanaevskyBarry OshibaKanishka RaoReece SistoCandidates for Executive Vice PresidentJeremy FalkEmily HoevenBryan RodriguezMedha SharmaCandidates for Vice President of Internal AffairsJackie AskinsMitchell ChanCandidates for Vice President of External AffairsRona JiCandidates for Vice President of FinanceSam ColangeloAimun MalikCandidates for College Class ChairToby MilliganAndre NaSusannah RogersPatrick ZancolliCandidates for Nursing Class ChairSophia BusaccaElena CarriganCandidates for Engineering Class ChairTae AnRicky RajaniCandidates for Wharton Class ChairRehan AyrtonDJ BierwirthDavid CahnGarrett CaytonJoseph RobillardDavid Rubies Rivas
Crime Log: Sept. 5 – Sept. 11, 2014
Read about what crimes occurred in the Penn Patrol Zone between Sept. 5 and Sept. 11, 2014.
Former Penn track athlete charged with criminal mischief
Former Penn track athlete Timothy Hamlett, a College junior, was charged with multiple charges of criminal mischief and one charge of reckless assault on Monday, his lawyer confirmed on Tuesday night.
On the UA agenda: School spirit and ways to monitor peers' mental health
The Sept 14 meeting of the Undergraduate Assembly focused on the mental health dorm slips program, reducing requirements for uncoordinated dual degree programs and increasing school spirit.
La Casa kicks off celebration of 15 years
The first event to celebrate La Casa Latina's anniversary is on Monday at 12 p.m. in the basement of the ARCH building, and offers a chance to learn about the story behind the founding of the center.















