Administration
Did Penn's decision to strip Wynn's honorary degree lack due process? Experts disagree.
Following allegations of sexual misconduct against 1963 College graduate and former trustee Steve Wynn, Penn removed his name from Wynn Commons and revoked his honorary degree.
A power outage struck campus at multiple locations Monday
Traffic lights went dark at 34th and Market streets, 38th and Walnut streets, 39th and Walnut streets, 40th and Walnut streets, 34th and Chestnut streets, and 38th and Chestnut streets.
At Penn Law events, Justice Ginsburg discussed #MeToo, politics, and her 'faith' in millenials
Justice Ginsburg offered glimpses into her years in the legal profession and weighed in on contemporary issues such as the #MeToo movement, the national political climate, and her aspirations for future generations.
Penn will spend $15.15 million to make Houston Hall the 'new public space on campus'
In addition to the logistical changes, the food hall will boast new offerings, including a cafe, a pizza station, and a Mongolian grill — named Ivy Leaf, Pi, and Locust Wok, respectively.
What Penn students think about choice of Andrea Mitchell as commencement speaker
Andrea Mitchell has a decades-long career in political journalism and in 2017 received the 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Women’s Media Foundation.
Joe Biden, Andrea Mitchell, Amy Gutmann officiate launch of Penn Biden Center in D.C.
The celebration marked the official opening of the Penn Biden Center for Diplomacy and Global Engagement, but the center's "soft opening" took place in March 2017.
Penn's new SRFS Executive Director will focus on streamlining information for financial aid
Sessa's appointment comes at a time where SRFS has come into the spotlight regarding some of the changing policies, and especially the degree of varying information students say the receive about the changes.
Penn's Ortner Center published research on the link between domestic violence and dating
The research found that 82 percent of violent incidents examined occurred during the dating period of an intimate relationship.
Following reports of sexual misconduct, Wynn will resign from his position at Wynn Resorts
The resignation comes five days after Penn announced it would revoke Wynn’s honorary degree and removed his name from the area outside of Houston Hall.
Penn has suspended University operations for the city-wide parade Thursday
Penn notified students via email and text on Feb. 6 that it would cancel class and suspend University operations.
Dean Jackson of Penn's School of Social Policy & Practice was named new Annenberg Dean Tuesday
Jackson will assume the role of Annenberg's dean on Jan. 1, 2019 and will continue in his present position as Dean of Penn’s School of Social Policy and Practice until then.
Drexel and Phila. public schools announce plans to suspend operations for Super Bowl parade
These announcements come amid ongoing student petitions for Penn to change its decision to continue 'normal operations' during the celebratory parade for the Philadelphia Eagles.
Student leaders say they decided to move Fling to 'bring it back to the glory' of the '70s
“When you see those photos of the quad filled with people, and people jumping off the stage, and having fun, like that hasn’t actually happened since like five or six years ago," DaSilva said.
Following Wynn, a prof. calls on Penn to acknowledge Ben Franklin's ties to slavery
Penn took action against Penn grad Steve Wynn, removing his name from "Wynn Commons," removing his name from a scholarship, and revoking his honorary degree, after reports of sexual misconduct.
Thousands sign petition calling on Penn to suspend operations during Super Bowl parade
'In a year of political and social unrest where the fabric of what binds us together is being tested daily, the city of Philadelphia has a chance to come together,' reads the petition.
Following controversy on event registration, Penn now subsidizes costs for student groups
While these rules were intended to make the campus "safe and responsible," they often ended up imposing financial burdens on many organizations that couldn't afford the prices the new rules demanded.
Penn Police morale at an 'all time low' as contract negotiations come to a standstill
The head of the police union was told by Rush that if Penn police officers were not happy with their current conditions that they could take their employment elsewhere.
How campus reacted to Penn's decision to strip Steve Wynn and Bill Cosby of honorary degrees
While many student leaders applauded the administration for cutting ties with Wynn and Cosby, some want Penn to focus more on campus policies around sexual assault.
Friends, family of Bernstein will hold memorial to celebrate 'everything he loved in life'
The memorial, which will be held at Penn on Feb. 18, will be hosted by the Kelly Writer's House which friends describe as 'by far Blaze's favorite place on campus.'