Administration
Graduate students at the University of Chicago become the latest to unionize
Following a two-day election last week, the University of Chicago became one of 12 academic institutions to host a Graduate Student Union.
Why one of Penn's best years for endowment returns probably won't affect University spending
This year, Penn reported a 14.3 percent investment return on its endowment, bringing the endowment’s total value to a record-high of $12.2 billion.
What Gutmann and Pritchett told The Daily Pennsylvanian about DACA, mental health and unregistered parties
Penn's president and provost shied away from details in a 30-minute interview with editors from The Daily Pennsylvanian.
Penn and hundreds of other colleges asked Congress for a 'long-term legislative fix' to DACA
Penn President Amy Gutmann has previously called the end of DACA, which protects a number of Penn students, “heartbreaking."
Universities have adopted 'threat-assessment teams' in response to rising threat of gun violence
At Santa Monica, a “threat-assessment team” congregates twice a week to discuss students who have been reported as possible threats to themselves or others. Similar teams exist at Virginia Tech and George Washington University.
Amy Gutmann on John McCain: 'We look to him as a moral voice, straight-talking and upright'
“We gather to honor a man renowned for his deep respect for constitutional knowledge and tradition and his abiding bipartisanship, two things in such short supply these days."
Perry World House receives nearly half a million dollars toward global policy initiatives
This two-year, $498,000 grant came from over $40 million dollars that the Carnegie Corporation gave to different organizations last month.
In the wake of recent 'data breaches,' steps are being taken to make Penn InTouch more secure
Starting this fall, all staff will need to log in to Penn InTouch using a two step verification process.
UC Berkeley paid over $800 thousand to prepare for "Free Speech Week." Then it was canceled.
The heavy expense went to an expanded security and police presence to accommodate the protesters expected for controversial commentator Milo Yiannopolous' visit.
Penn is asking for confidential feedback on student life in wake of controversial social event policies
The Perception of University Life and Student Experience Survey (PULSE) presented questions about academic, pre-professional and extracurricular opportunities offered at Penn.
Harvard's Athletics Department launches mandatory programs following a year of controversy
Teams will be required to attend "no fewer than five mandatory trainings and programs," the Harvard Crimson reported.
Seven Penn faculty members have joined the prestigious National Academy of Medicine
Established in 1970 to advise the country on issues relating to medicine and health, the National Academy of Medicine is considered one of the most elite bodies in the field of medicine.
Emile Mohler, longtime Penn professor and specialist in vascular medicine, died last week
Mohler, who taught at Penn for over 20 years, died after being diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease, also known as ALS.
Penn has policies to investigate sexual assault off campus — but most students don't know about them
“If it happened on-campus, off-campus, abroad, none of that is relevant to me,” said Penn’s sexual violence investigative officer Deborah Harley.
Why one of Penn's top administrators created a $12 chocolate bar
“It’s a very bold flavor,” Vice Provost for Global Initiatives Ezekiel Emanuel said. “As we like to say, it’s not for people who like heavy sugar, milk chocolate. This a real dark chocolate.”
A string of clothing thefts recently hit Harnwell — and residents aren't happy with Penn's response
College junior Kara Dang, who had over $1,000 of clothes stolen from her dorm, said the Harnwell College House's notification emails on the thefts haven't fully conveyed its severity.
Search committees have formed to find the next Annenberg and Dental Medicine deans
This announcement comes after several recent changes in the University administration.
How Penn is making small tweaks to improve the sustainability of older college houses
Initiatives include installing a motion sensor operated air conditioning system and changing paper towels with microfiber cloth for routine cleaning.
A new salad place that promises 'the best avocado toast in town' is coming to campus in 2018
Just Salad, a New York-based eatery that sells salads, wraps, smoothies and more, plans to open campus location at 3728 Spruce Street, replacing Saladworks.
