Administration
Penn holds over $79 million in gambling company and Krispy Kreme shares, DP analysis finds
Among the nine companies identified across Penn's 13F filings, 30% of them belong to the biotech industry.
Law student groups reiterate demands for Penn to fire Amy Wax after white nationalist invite
The Black Law Students Association posted a statement on Instagram urging the administration again to terminate Wax.
Penn RAs head to polls today to vote on whether to unionize
A simple majority of votes in favor of unionizing will allow the vote to pass and continue a trend among peer universities.
Fueled in part by ChatGPT, academic integrity violations for 'unfair advantage' surge at Penn
According to the DP's analysis, the overall number of academic integrity and student conduct violations both decreased compared to previous school years.
Penn condemns antisemitism following vandalism of Penn Hillel, swastika at Meyerson Hall
The statement comes the day after an unknown individual vandalized the Penn Hillel building Thursday ahead of a morning prayer service.
Penn to review policies for future event reservations amid Palestine Writes uproar, Magill tells ADL
Magill's letter details several actions that Penn is taking, which include initiating a review of the process that external groups use to reserve Penn's space and host events on campus.
Palestine Writes festival sparks diverging responses among local, national Jewish community
The disparate responses — combined with the impact of external Jewish activist groups across the country — represent only some of the Jewish communities who have weighed in on the controversy.
Penn students in some Arabic courses no longer required to attend Palestine Writes festival
Several Arabic courses, including ARAB 0100: "Elementary Arabic I" and ARAB 0300: "Intermediate Arabic III," had previously required that students attend.
Multiple Penn trustees sign letter to Magill demanding stronger response to Palestine Writes uproar
Signatories include current and former trustees Robert Stavis, Andrew Heyer, and Marc Rowan; who is also chair of the Wharton Board of Advisors.
Penn Hillel vandalized by individual who shouted 'antisemitic obscenities,' knocked over furniture
"When I walked into Hillel, I noticed that the lobby was completely trashed — one of the podiums was smashed, one of the tables was smashed. There was stuff everywhere," a witness said.
Penn names interim director of Penn Libraries after vice provost resigns
Brigitte Weinsteiger was announced on Wednesday as the interim director of Penn Libraries.
New vice provost for University Life talks student support, engagement in DP sit-down
Kozuma — who was announced as Penn's next VPUL in February — began his position on May 1.
Two senior Penn Dining administrators departed University over the summer
Since their departure, Matthew Oiler has been named the new general manager of Hill House, and Penn plans to name its new campus executive chef "very soon."
Dozens of faculty express 'deep concern' with Penn response to Palestine Writes festival
Literature and humanities professors called on Penn President Liz Magill to immediately amend administrators' statement on the festival.
Arab affinity groups, event organizers defend Palestine Writes festival despite Penn statement
Student groups wrote that Penn's statement was "unprecedented" given its alleged silence "when hateful and concerning views have been espoused by campus visitors and even faculty in the past.
Penn Hillel plans 'Shabbat Together' event as controversy grows over Palestinian literature festival
The upcoming Shabbat event on Sept. 22 was organized to promote unity on campus by celebrating Jewish identity.
Penn University Club opens for the first time post-pandemic
Lunch options include entrees, sandwiches, sides, desserts, and beverages that rotate daily, as well as a salad bar.
Penn president addresses controversy surrounding on-campus Palestinian literature festival
The administrators' statement, which said the event was not organized by the University, was the first in recent memory to respond to criticism of a campus event.
ARCH renovations make progress one year after dedication to cultural groups
Additional renovations including the redesign of rooms, furniture, and aesthetics of the building have been completed.