Academics
Here are the fall 2023 College courses that double count
Use the DP's guide, based on data provided by Path@Penn, to see which classes "double count" before Advanced Registration ends on April 3.
Robert Ghrist appointed Penn Engineering Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education
Robert Ghrist, an acclaimed applied mathematics researcher, will begin his new position on July 1.
Wharton MBA students purchase professional basketball team in Italy
Second-year students in the Wharton MBA Program for Executives founded CSG in 2022 to invest in sports franchises.
New partnership between SP2 and Bonner Foundation to increase access to higher education
The Bonner Community Scholars Program aims to increase access to higher education for first-generation and low-income students.
Marissa King appointed Inaugural Alice Y. Hung President’s Distinguished Professor at Wharton
King will join Wharton as a professor in health care management from the Yale School of Management.
Economics department offers new math sequence for majors in place of MATH 1400, MATH 1410
Economics majors are no longer required to take MATH 1400: "Calculus I" and MATH 1410: "Calculus II."
Penn Dental signs memorandum of understanding with South African and Tanzanian universities
The agreements will allow the three universities to collaborate on research and initiatives aiming to improve oral health.
American Bar Association votes to keep standardized testing for law school admissions
The ABA House of Delegates rejected a proposed revision to its accreditation standards that would end the mandatory use of admission tests such as the LSAT.
Penn Libraries unveils new collection of children's books about diversity
The new collection of award-winning children's books features characters from diverse backgrounds.
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.