The 59-page memorandum claims that Wax is undergoing treatment for “life-threatening” cancer, meriting the postponement of the proceedings until "at least" the end of the year.

Students voiced concerns about the MEC at an open session regarding Penn's upcoming re-evaluation with the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Students began setting up tents on Sept. 14 and intend to remain until their demands are met.

The Penn Women’s Center plans to have a permanent director by the end of the semester after Sherisse Laud-Hammond left last semester. 

The committee was announced Tuesday and consists of 20 students, professors, and staff from across Penn.

The kickoff event was invitation-only and allowed student leaders across all twelve professional and graduate schools to meet each other and talk with administration.

Several students shared their thoughts about the importance of the center, while others held up signs with messages like “No Funding = Loss of Culture Scholarship Discourse” and “The MEC is our Community”.

Miller comes to Penn from Princeton University, where she spent four years as the associate dean for access, diversity, and inclusion at Princeton Graduate School.

The 3,100-square-foot building, which is part of a $25 million renovation plan, is expected to have an audience capacity of 300 to 350 people

Data for the 2021-2022 academic year shows a 43% decrease in academic integrity violations and a 45% decrease in student conduct violations when compared to the 2020-2021 academic year.

The reopening event included a ribbon-cutting ceremony and remarks from Penn President Liz Magill.

The DP spoke with 30 people who know Magill — and the president herself — to understand how she emerged as the “clear consensus” candidate to be Penn's ninth president.

The U.S. Department of Education denied the center's application for grant money, which it had consistently received every four years since its founding in 1966. 

The inauguration will feature a procession down Locust Walk, a 5K around Penn Park, and a pet-friendly walk with President Magill and her dog.

The grand reopening of the redesigned ARCH building is set for Sept. 7 and will include remarks from Penn President Liz Magill. 

After Penn, Yale University had the second fastest endowment growth at 209.4%, followed by Brown, Princeton, Columbia, Dartmouth, Harvard, and Cornell University. 

In his new role, Dingfield will oversee Penn’s financial functions, including cash and short-term investments and capital financing strategies.