Administration
Who the commencement speakers will be across the Ivy League
Penn announced that NBC News Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent and 1967 Penn graduate Andrea Mitchell will serve as commencement speaker for the Class of 2018’s graduation on May 14.
Penn announces plans to create new 'Penn First Plus' office for first-gen., low-income students
The decision comes just a week after the University made another major announcement to appoint a Chief Wellness Officer who will oversee a centralized center of wellness resources.
U. rules former Hobart and William Smith president can keep degree, after plagiarism allegations
Vincent graduated from Penn's Graduate School of Education in 2004 and joined as president of HWS in 2017.
Penn removes Kurzban from course roster for Fall 2018, says they are investigating allegations
'[W]e want to make clear that what was described in this article could not be more at odds with our educational and moral values,' wrote the Chair of the Psychology Department.
Student exhibit at Penn Museum traces evolution of storytelling and cultural innovation
On April 25, Penn Museum held the opening for the student exhibition, 'And So The Story Goes... Innovations in Storytelling,' in Mosaic Hall.
Penn graduate says Robert Kurzban had relationship with her while he was her minor advisor
The 2016 College graduate said she and Kurzban kissed in January 2016 at his apartment. After that night, she ended the romantic relationship, but he continued to pursue her at least twice, she said.
Penn Eco-Reps sets out to increase sustainability at Penn Relays for the first time
The Penn Relays is the nation's oldest and largest track and field meet, typically attracting over 100,000 spectators and competitors to Franklin Field.
'Power of Penn' campaign plans to bring eight new buildings to campus
The campaign aims to raise $4.1 billion in four years, making it the most ambitious fundraising project in Penn history.
Editorial | Penn undermines its own misconduct policy by staying silent on Professor Kurzban
If administrators want to adapt and improve the University’s policies around sexual misconduct, they must also be willing to acknowledge when existing policies have been violated.
Penn student says admin. tried to stall the publication of his research on U. ties to slavery
Graubard said he was notified on April 17 for the first time that his research could not be published at the time. He further stated he was given no reason for the University's decision.
How Madison Holleran's death has shaped discussions around mental health in Ivy League athletics
The Harvard Varsity Club distributed copies of 'What Made Maddy Run: The Secret Struggles and Tragic Death of an All-American Teen,' to Harvard athletes, coaches, and administrators.
Penn announces new position of Chief Wellness Officer to centralize and improve resources
The Chief Wellness Officer will oversee a new department called 'Student Wellness Services' that will include Counseling and Psychological Services, the Student Health Service, and the Office of Alcohol and Other Drug Program Initiatives.
Penn students create report offering solutions to 'space crunch' issue for arts groups
The detailed 24-page report provides evidence of performing arts groups' years-long struggle for space and a list of both short and long term recommendations for the University to consider.
New findings from Penn Slavery Project show how U. benefited financially from enslaved labor
On April 23, the student group presented new research findings to the community that detailed research on funds and possible slave labor that went into the construction of campus.
Hofstra University students are demanding for the removal of a Thomas Jefferson statue
Hofstra students demanded the removal of the statue of Thomas Jefferson, the nation's third president, because he was a slaveowner.
A student proposal for a central diversity office at Penn is now 'under consideration'
This comes amid a year-long student campaign which also put forth the proposal to instate an online bias reporting form, which administrators say should launch by the end of April.
President Amy Gutmann named as one of the world's top 50 leaders by Fortune
She joins individuals like South Korean President Moon Jae-in, CEO of Apple Tim Cook, and the student leaders of the March for Our Lives movement on the list.
Ben Franklin's life's work is now available online for the first time
Thousands of Benjamin Franklin’s documents were made available by the Library of Congress for the first time in honor of his death on April 17, 1790.
At U. Council meeting, President Gutmann breaks down tuition hike
Representatives from several University Council subcommittees also came for this meeting, including the Campus and Community Life Committee, Academic and Related Affairs Committee.