Academics
Penn scientist Nader Engheta awarded Benjamin Franklin Medal
Engheta is among nine laureates recognized by the Franklin Institute of Philadelphia for outstanding achievements in science, engineering, and industry.
Meet the eight faculty members deciding Amy Wax's future at Penn
The DP examined the key players in the Wax proceedings, which include eight faculty members whose appointments span multiple schools at Penn.
College Hall West Wing to receive two-year restoration, accessibility improvements
The restoration will include new HVAC systems, upgraded windows and roofing, all-gender restrooms, updates to office suites and classrooms, and new elevators.
Penn names Annenberg Dean John L. Jackson Jr. as next provost
Jackson, who is also the Richard Perry University professor at the University of Pennsylvania, will succeed Interim Provost Beth Winkelstein.
Penn has shortest breaks among Ivy League and local universities, DP analysis finds
The analysis found that Penn has only 24 days off this academic year out of all weekdays, reading days, and exam days in the school year.
Eight Penn faculty members recognized for shaping education practice and policy
The 2023 Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings feature eight Penn professors among 200 total scholars.
Penn students, faculty weigh in on concerns about ChatGPT use in education
ChatGPT, which was developed by OpenAI, can complete tasks like writing essays or code and solving math problems.
Two Penn seniors awarded 2023 Churchill Scholarship to study at University of Cambridge
College seniors Ryan Jeong and Arnav Lal are among the 16 Churchill Scholars selected nationwide.
Penn’s research spending is at an all-time high. Which departments get the most money?
The DP conducted an analysis of research spending at Penn based on data released last month by the National Science Foundation.
Year in Review: Liz Magill inaugurated, marking first presidential transition at Penn in 18 years
The confirmation of former Penn President Amy Gutmann as the United States ambassador to Germany at the beginning of 2022 set into motion a months-long presidential transition.
Penn has received $505,000 in grant funding to increase the inclusivity of STEM education
The grant is given over a six-year time period and is intended to allow schools “to continue their critical work to build capacity for inclusion of all students in science.”
Penn professor and twin to discuss their coauthored book on curiosity at Penn Bookstore
Dani S. Bassett, a professor of bioengineering at Penn, will join their twin Perry Zurn, an associate professor of philosophy at American University, to talk about the process behind writing the book.
Wharton and College senior named as one of 12 Mitchell Scholars
The Mitchell Scholarship accepted only 12 students out of 306 applicants this year, and Balasubramanian will pursue a master’s degree in philosophy at Trinity College Dublin.
Penn Medicine researchers develop multivalent flu vaccine using mRNA technology
Researchers have developed a new flu vaccine that can protect against all 20 known flu subtypes and can potentially protect against new strains in the future.
Penn Nursing study finds speeding and handheld cellphone use put teens drivers in danger
Researchers used a new cellphone application to track teen drivers and found that adolescents, regardless of sex, tend to adopt dangerous behaviors on the road which lead to car crashes.
Penn's Quechua Language Program seeks to expand campus presence, increase resources
While Penn is the only Ivy League institution to offer the language in such a capacity, the program suffers from lack of resources and currently has no full-time faculty members.
Penn professor Michael Mann wins 2022 Stroud Award for Freshwater Excellence
Mann leads various efforts to tackle communication challenges related to climate change and sustainability to the general public and policymakers.
Perelman School of Medicine Professor Emeritus Stanley Baum has died at 92
Baum served as a professor of radiology at the Perelman School of Medicine and as the chair of the department for over 20 years.
Workers across University of California system strike for higher pay, canceling classes
The walkout comes just a few weeks before final examinations begin for students, but the UC system has stated that all its campuses will remain open with continuing operations and instruction.