Administration
JOKE ISSUE: AirPennNet to ban Netflix
The decision was made mostly for financial reasons, Penn President Amy Gutmann said.
It's who you know: Connections may play a role in Penn admissions
Applicants with connections were more likely to be accepted to UT Austin. But this phenomenon occurs subtly at colleges everywhere, with Penn being no exception.
College Dean's Advisory Board reinvents writing seminar
From schoolwide celebrations to reinventing the writing seminar, the College of Arts and Sciences’ Dean’s Advisory Board hopes to improve the College experience one initiative at a time. Its latest endeavor is recruiting new members.
Penn-led health fair provides free services to West Philly
This past weekend, a number of Penn students went out into the West Philly community in order to provide services to others. Many returned with the realization that the community had provided a great service to them.
City Councilman proposes resolution for U.'s to pay PILOTs
The push for PILOTs has gone from Penn President Amy Gutmann's house to City Hall.
Digital age transforms the landscape of academia
Online content, which is published at a faster rate, can affect the tenure decisions and the amount of information accessible to students.
Gutmann honored on both sides of the Atlantic
Penn President Amy Gutmann has been in high demand this week.
Penn announces new head of Office of Alcohol and Other Drug Program Initiatives
Melartin replaces Julie Lyzinski Nettleton, who left the position in November to serve as director of the Office of Student Conduct.
Wharton MBA Admissions appoints new Director
Last month, Wharton MBA Admissions announced the hire of Frank DeVecchis as the new Director of Admissions.
New initiative aims to 'ButtonUP' Penn's email and calendar service
Penn Information Systems and Computing is leading an effort to bring a common email and calendar platform for the entire University
New Senate bill calls Penn sexual assault policy into question
Amidst campus controversy over Penn’s recently unveiled sexual assault policy, a bipartisan group of 12 U.S. senators reintroduced a bill establishing guidelines for colleges to adjudicate sexual assault complaints on Feb. 26.
Penn Wharton China Center opens in Beijing
With its grand opening on March 10, the Penn Wharton China Center brings Penn's name across the Pacific.
Penn's winter salt use sparks environmental concerns
When Penn uses salt, it washes into the Schuylkill, which can contribute to toxic conditions.
Former Wharton dean named Philly Fed president
On Monday, Harker — currently the president of the University of Delaware — was named the next president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, effective July 1.
Consent without a 'yes'
According to Penn’s policy on sexual and relationship violence and stalking, consent can be given nonverbally.
Alec Ward | The best policy
I’m not a lawyer, a doctor or a trauma expert, but in researching my last two columns, I think I’ve encountered most of the issues and concerns which arise around sexual assault on campus. Accordingly I’d like to propose, based on what I’ve learned, what a sane, fair and compassionate sexual assault response policy might look like.
Vijay Kumar named new dean of Engineering
Vijay Kumar has been named the new dean of The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
Admissions office floods with requests to view files
As of February 22, the admissions office had received over 140 FERPA requests.
Fossil Fuel referendum draws larger voter turnout than midterm elections
The referendum to divest from fossil fuels passed on Friday with 87.8 percent of voters favoring divestment.