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Wharton appears to lose donors, omit donation statistics in annual report after year of backlash
The shortened nature of this year’s Wharton Fund Donor Honor Roll, which is 23 pages shorter than its 2023 counterpart, indicates a reduction in Wharton donors over the past 12 months.
Jules van Binsbergen named new Lauder Institute director
The Lauder Institute, which was founded in 1983 as part of Wharton, offers a joint degree program combining degrees from Penn's College of Arts and Sciences, Wharton, and Penn Carey Law.
Wharton names inaugural Bantwal Family Goldman Sachs professor
Penn President Larry Jameson and Wharton Dean Erika James announced McDonnell's appointment in a June 4, 2024 press release.
Penn to rename, renovate Vance Hall after donation from 1981 Wharton graduate James Dinan
Wharton Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer Colleen O’Neill announced the change in an email to the Wharton community on Aug. 27.
New businesses opening near Penn’s campus feature ice cream, pizza, and candles
Retail additions include the Center for Creative Works, Cork & Candles, and Van Leeuwen Ice Cream.
Luxe Nail Bar reopens after four-day shutdown following Cease Operations Order
The posting of a Cease Operations Order “indicates that the business is not tax compliant,” according to a spokesperson for the Department of Revenue.
Schmear It purchases Lil Pop Shop’s West Philadelphia storefront, set to sell bagels and popsicles
While Lil Pop Shop popsicles are currently being sold at the storefront, Schmear It hopes to begin selling their full offering of bagels, popsicles and more out of the store this fall.
Penn Libraries partner with Wiley Publishing to expand open access publishing and research
Effective from 2024 to 2026, the three-year agreement provides Penn students, professors, and researchers with the ability to publish their work to Wiley’s global academic and extensive library.
Mark's Café in Van Pelt Library implements vending machines, prompting student criticism
Many students on campus had previously considered Mark's Café to be subject to theft from students, and the new machines require payment before accessing the item.
New bargain grocery store, West African restaurant to open at 43rd and Chestnut
The developer of the new building announced that the first floor of the building would be leased to a Grocery Outlet bargain market and Kilimandjaro, a Senegalese restaurant.
Wharton professor launches podcast focusing on artificial intelligence, interviews with experts
The professor started the podcast, called “The Road to Accountable AI,” with the intention of reaching a broader audience beyond Penn’s campus and engaging with experts in the AI industry.
College sophomore's skincare startup seeks to bring inclusivity to cosmetics industry
The company's chief executive officer told The Daily Pennsylvanian that she is motivated by her previous battles with chronic eczema, and her involvement in the skin health community.
A look at the pro-Palestine encampment’s demands: Penn’s processes governing disclosure and divestment
The Daily Pennsylvanian looked into what disclosure and divestment mean and how Penn manages its $21 billion endowment.
Wharton professor named to cohort of artificial intelligence researchers discusses goals, plans
Rock will receive up to $300,000 from Schmidt Sciences, a philanthropic organization dedicated to fostering the advancement of science and technology.
Music Business at Penn holds first concert, aims to expand music industry opportunities for students
Wharton sophomores Levi Gans and Paco Prio said that they founded the club to provide students with the chance to explore music as a professional career.
New Wharton real estate course responds to changes in field with data analytics focus
The half-semester course — titled “REAL 3700X: Real Estate Data Analytics” — will be taught by real estate and finance professor Benjamin Keys.
Protestors allege ‘robotic dogs’ produced by Penn spinout are involved in Israel-Hamas war
The protestors allege that Ghost Robotics is selling robots to Israel's military to be utilized in the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
GAPSA approves decreased funding for Penn Fight Night, requests public response to donation dispute
The $25,000 provided represents a decrease from both the $35,000 requested by Fight Night leadership and the amount delivered in previous years.
Former Levi’s president, CEO talks strategic vision at Penn Fashion Week event
The event, which was moderated by professor of marketing Cait Lamberton and took place in Steinberg Dietrich Hall, was open to undergraduate and graduate students and had approximately 100 attendees.