Academics
Biotech Commons renamed following $5 million donation from Wharton alum
1997 Wharton graduate Wendy Holman, her husband Wayne Holman, and their family donated the multimillion dollar gift to Penn to rename the library and fund its upkeep.
Here are three tips from upperclassmen and faculty for advanced registration
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke to upperclassmen and faculty who offered three main pieces of advice for first-year students.
Five fun and easy classes to take in the spring 2023 semester
The Daily Pennsylvanian made a list of fun classes with low difficulty ratings that are scheduled for next spring.
Penn students in performing arts groups balance rehearsals with classes during midterm season
Performing arts groups at Penn often have rehearsal schedules throughout the semester that range from 6 to 20 hours a week.
Here are the spring 2023 College courses that double count
Advance course registration for spring 2023 closes on Nov. 13.
Several schools including Wharton to offer online executive MBA program options
The decision to create virtual, flexible education options comes in the wake of decreased enrollment in MBA programs, hesitations about the cost of education, and a competitive job market.
Poker player and author Maria Konnikova talks decision-making, shaping narratives at KWH event
The discussion focused on Konnikova's two recent bestsellers, "The Biggest Bluff" and "The Confidence Game."
Former Penn professor and Penn Museum curator David Bourke O’Connor has died at 84
O’Connor served as a professor of ancient Egyptian history and archeology and as a curator of the Penn Museum's Egyptian collection, according to the Penn Almanac.
Penn faculty discusses migration issues at Perry World House event
The event discussed the causes behind migration trends in Europe, the resurgence of anti-immigration biases, and what the European Union and the United Kingdom can do to support migrants.
Penn alum speaks on the importance of recognizing Black women’s roles in founding America
Annenberg School for Communication Dean John Jackson hosted the event in Irvine Auditorium.
Penn grad named Penn Charter's first female head of school
Penn Charter, founded by William Penn, is believed to be the oldest Quaker school globally in the United States.
Modern Hebrew founder's great-grandson to speak about family legacy at Hillel event
Gil Hovav is the great-grandson of Eliezer Ben-Yehuda, who began the revival of Hebrew as a spoken language.
Bridge to Math co-hosts Study Hall during SCUE’s Education Week amid midterm season
Bridge to Math, formerly known as Bridge to Math 114, is a student-led initiative that started last year
Penn partners with financial wellness institution amid national college loan debate
PeopleJoy can help Penn employees determine their eligibility for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program spearheaded by the Biden administration.
Eight Penn Medical School researchers win 'High-Risk, High-Reward' grants from the NIH
The program aims to enable researchers to pursue questions with groundbreaking answers.
Penn to fund Middle East Center after loss of all federal funding sparked outcry
The University’s funding plan will be announced at the Oct. 26 University Council meeting and will sustain the center for four and a half years.
Penn Libraries opens new exhibition highlighting a collection of illustrative Japanese books
The exhibit — which will be on display until Dec. 16 — features one of the most complete collections of Japanese illustrative books of any North American institution.
Penn Engineering professor receives $2.2M grant to research fuel cell technology
Karen Winey, Penn Engineering professor, has received $2.2 million from the Department of Energy to fund research in synthesizing cleaner and more efficient fuel cell technologies.
Wharton to offer new environmental, social, and governance concentration, major
The ESGB concentration, which will be offered at the undergraduate level, requires the completion of 4.0 credit units of coursework from a list of approved courses.