The University announced revisions to its sexual harassment and sexual violence policies, effective July 1.

An incoming Penn freshman was accused of sexual assault in a legal complaint, The Boston Globe reported Wednesday.

Temple University’s board of trustees announced its intention to dismiss Temple’s president, Neil D.

Over a year ago the University Council Honorary Degree Committee started the process of picking the commencement speaker for the University of Pennsylvania’s graduating Class of 2016.

While Hill College House closes for renovations and the New College House opens, Sansom West will join the roster of Penn college houses. 

In the midst of complaints that the University was handling allegations of sexual violence poorly, especially allegations against members of the football team, Baylor hired the Philadelphia-based law firm Pepper Hamilton to conduct an independent review beginning in fall 2012.

Despite the University’s efforts to increase awareness of and access to mental health resources, some students felt that the pamphlets didn’t do enough.

At Penn’s 260th Commencement this morning, playwright, composer and self-described “painfully aware” Lin-Manuel Miranda addressed the “dear, terrified graduates,” encouraging them to live and tell the stories of their lives.

Penn Police will be working with the Secret Service and city police to prepare for the event, which may include protesters.

On Hey Day, scores of juniors were blocked from entering the Quad with some witnesses even describing a tense standoff between Penn Police, AlliedBarton security guards and the boisterous students.

Gutmann said she thinks it’s important for everyone in academia, and people in general, to get involved with public policy or other ways to give back.

In recent years, recruitment of a diverse faculty has been a topic of much discussion within Penn’s administrative circles.

According to the email, hours at Counseling and Psychological Services would be extended “in the interim,” effective April 20.

Engineering seniors Sade Oba, Alfredo Muniz, William Duckworth, and Wharton senior Aaron Goldstein are the prize's first recipients. 

The email stated that “in the interim, effective Wednesday, April 20,” Counseling and Psychological Services’ hours will be extended until 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays.

Surprisingly, data from the Penn’s annual financial report shows that tuition actually doesn't even cover the University’s costs.

This time, the task force will need to evaluate the effects of its 2015 recommendations, which did not set firm deadlines nor include ways to measure the impact of its proposed changes.