Penn professors said that they have either canceled their classes or modified their curricula to accommodate Election Day and surrounding political activities — a decision students said that they supported.

The Political Empathy Lab, an initiative of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation’s Paideia Program, launched a series on the program’s podcast on Oct. 10 discussing civil discourse and Pennsylvania state politics. 

Since its inception last year, Penn Hyperloop has been seeking official recognition from the Engineering School as an official student organization.

Cameron has previously published research about her experience as a rideshare driver and told the DP that her experiences informs the content she teaches her students.

Also, Penn Marriage Pact completes fifth matchmaking cycle.

Biden spoke to a crowd of union members at UA Local 692 Sprinkler Fitters about his administration’s support for organized labor.

The council — which is led by five senior faculty members — will provide strategic input, coordinate multidisciplinary research, and develop new AI-related initiatives.

The displays come amid an uptick in efforts from both student and non-Penn affiliated organizations to mobilize voters on campus and in the larger West Philadelphia community.

The Marriage Pact survey opened on Oct. 7 and closed on Oct. 14 at 5 p.m. Within that time, a total of 4,935 students — more than 45% of Penn’s undergraduate population — filled out the Marriage Pact. 

At the event, which took place at the cultural organization Taller Puertorriqueño in North Philadelphia, Ocasio-Cortez highlighted the importance of the election cycle for Latino voters to a diverse audience of families, community leaders, and volunteers.

The National Institutes of Health has awarded a five-year, $2.79 million grant to Shuying Yang and Michael Mitchell for their research on rheumatoid arthritis.

She will be stepping back from her position as anchor on “Andrea Mitchell Reports” to pursue a broader role with the NBCU News Group as NBC News’ Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent and Chief Washington Correspondent. 

Several Penn affiliates made Philadelphia Magazine’s annual list of the Top 150 Most Influential Philadelphians, including Interim President Larry Jameson and Penn Medicine CEO Kevin Mahoney.

The discussion was sponsored by the Creative Writing Department, Sachs Program for Arts Innovation, and #VoteThatJawn.

College senior and APSC Chair Taryn Flaherty moderated the event, asking State Sen. Saval questions about his background, career, and involvement in politics before transitioning to a Q&A segment.

NAM recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the advancement of the medical sciences, health care, and public health and demonstrate professional achievement and commitment to service.

AAUP-Penn criticized the University's implementation of the guidelines, and alleged a failure by the University to uphold academic freedom.