Administration
Should Philadelphia be the home of Amazon's next HQ? Amy Gutmann thinks so.
Gutmann thinks Philadelphia's universities would provide "top talent, ideas and creativity" for the tech giant looking for a city to house its next headquarters.
This is how Student Health Services screens for depression
Any student who visits SHS is met with this question: “In the past two weeks, have you been bothered by any of the following problems: feeling down, depressed, irritable or hopeless?”
No shots and $90 per hour for security: here are the new University guidelines on social events
“We understand that there may be a feeling that [the Event Observers] are out shutting out all the parties right now,” said Executive Director of the Office of Student Affairs Katie Bonner. “I would like to dispel that myth."
The coffee shop United By Blue is planning to nearly triple the size of its campus store
United by Blue's expansion marks the latest in a string of changes to the dining scene around Penn.
An introductory guide to Counseling and Psychological Services
CAPS has significantly expanded and diversified its resources in the past few years.
When a Penn student dies, why aren't faculty members immediately notified?
Some faculty members were formally notified of the recent death of College senior Nicholas Moya days after it occurred. Others never received a notification from the University.
Penn reconvened its mental health task force a year ago. Here's what it concluded.
Members of the task force concluded that ongoing initiatives have been adequately addressing the issue of mental health on campus.
Penn administrators express 'deepest sympathies' to anyone affected by Hurricane Irma
On Aug. 31, the same top three University officials emailed about Hurricane Harvey, including many same resources and details.
Student groups and administrators are collaborating to make leaves of absences work for all students
"The whole purpose of a leave of absence is to put students on a path to success," said Executive Director for Education and Academic Planning Rob Nelson.
Why this Penn student says Penn needs to do more for students on maternity leave
A lawyer said Penn's policies surrounding maternity leave may not seem fair, but are definitely legal.
Student Disability Services accidentally revealed the emails of 299 accommodated students
A lawyer says this mistake might have violated a federal law that protects the confidentiality of student records in all federally funded schools.
Penn named 10th best university in the world, according to latest set of college rankings
Penn was named the 7th best university in the United States, according to Times Higher Education's rankings. Forbes also recently named Penn the nation's 7th best college.
Penn denounces Trump's 'heartbreaking' and 'perverse' decision to end DACA
"This shortsighted decision violates our core principles as a University community – indeed, as a nation," Penn administrators wrote.
LGBT Center Director Bob Schoenberg — a Penn 'institution' — officially retires after 35 years
“Penn was a leader in higher education, but Bob was a leader in LGBT advocacy."
Amy Gutmann sent a letter to Trump urging him to 'stand up' for undocumented immigrants
This isn't the first time Gutmann has made statements in favor of immigrant rights.
Sigma Alpha Mu acknowledges death of College senior Nicholas Moya in Facebook post
"Nick was and always will be a beloved brother of Sigma Alpha Mu," the group said. "In all that he did on Penn's campus, Nick embodied the main tenets of our brotherhood and he will be greatly missed."
College senior, 21, died Thursday night
The student, Nicholas Moya, formerly lived in Ware College House and had been president of the Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity.
Administrators respond to Hurricane Harvey in a statement to Penn community
The email included a list of campus resources for support at Penn and provided links to local organizations on the ground in Houston for those wishing to contribute.
Students wrote a 'disorientation' guide to show freshmen Penn's 'white capitalist' values
“Congrats, you’ve made it to the top university in the world!!” writes the opening sentence in the guide. “There are a few things we forgot to mention in your glossy orientation packets."
