Academics
There’s always something new going on at Penn’s four undergraduate schools and 12 graduate schools. Look here for information on upcoming academic initiatives, new classes and research conducted by professors and students.
Students in new Wharton ABCS course help Philadelphia community file tax refunds
The curriculum, which occurs concurrently with the training and volunteering components, teaches students about the racial wealth gap, tax systems and policies, and how to discuss sensitive financial issues.
Perry World House names 2023-24 Graduate Associates cohort on global affairs, policy
The cohort, announced on Nov. 9, will spend a year engaging with scholars and experts to learn about global affairs and policy development.
Spring 2024 Communications curriculum expands with six new courses covering journalism to AI
The new courses will be taught by visiting and postdoctoral fellows, which means they will be one-time offerings.
Penn's Krishna P. Singh Center for Nanotechnology celebrates 10-year anniversary
The Krishna P. Singh Center for Nanotechnology, which has facilitated innovative research in targeted medicine and fabrication of nanomaterials, celebrated its 10-year anniversary on Oct. 26.
$35.6 million expansion and renovation of Penn’s Graduate School of Education unveiled
On Oct. 25, the $35.6 million expansion and renovation of Penn’s Graduate School of Education was unveiled by Penn President Liz Magill and GSE Board members.
Penn releases final exam dates five weeks into the semester, frustrating students and professors
Associate Vice Provost for Education and Academic Planning Gary Purpura wrote to The Daily Pennsylvanian that once the course selection period ends, the University begins scheduling the final exams using the most recent registration data.
Academic freedom 'impaired' by U. response to Israel-Hamas war and Palestine Writes, AAUP-Penn says
The AAUP statement says that the University’s response to the situation has catalyzed “targeted harassment from within and beyond” the community, allegedly from students as well.
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania to get $86 million in Medicare drug settlement
Established in 1992, the 340B program aids safety-net hospitals serving low-income individuals.
Penn committee looks to fill the Vice Provost and Director of Libraries position
Provost John L. Jackson Jr. has announced the creation of an ad hoc consultative committee to help fill the H. Carton Rogers III Vice Provost and Director of Libraries position.
Here are the spring 2024 College courses that double count
The DP compiled a comprehensive guide to the courses that double count for the spring 2024 semester based on data provided on Path@Penn.
Pulitzer-Prize winning author Jennifer Egan shares advice at Penn English Department event
New York Times bestselling-author and Penn graduate Jennifer Egan spoke at an event hosted by Penn’s English Department, discussing her novels and future work.
Penn Medicine researchers find serotonin is linked to long COVID-19 symptoms
According to the study, traces of SARS-CoV-2 in the guts of long COVID-19 patients cause inflammation that prevents the development of serotonin, which is critical to recovery.
Kelly Writers House to offer 24th year of Fellows program
Initiated in 1999 by KWH Faculty Director Al Filreis and Board of Trustees Emeritus Paul Kelly, the program annually invites three distinguished writers to the KWH every spring.
Penn Museum's first active archaeological dig recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Site
The excavation of the site began in 1950 under Rodney Young, former curator-in-charge of the Penn Museum's Mediterranean Section.
Penn graduate Elon Musk retains his top spot on the 2023 Forbes 400 List of Wealthiest Americans
1968 Wharton graduate Donald Trump did not make the Forbes 400 List this year.
SNF Paideia Program receives $13 million grant to support growth
Since the program’s establishment in 2019, SNF has provided Penn with over $20 million across three grants.
Wharton establishes bridge program to prepare students for doctoral degrees in statistics
This two-year research master's program offers mentorship, individualized research opportunities, and financial support, including tuition, stipends, health benefits, and resources for Ph.D. program applications.
Perry World House names foreign affairs and policy experts in 2023-24 visiting fellows cohort
The 24 incoming visitors are experts in fields spanning climate, finance, journalism, and architecture.
New gift will establish fund for the study of Jewish history and antisemitism
The Goldhirsh-Yellin Foundation is a family foundation committed to supporting education, cancer research, and archaeology in Israel.