The daylong event featured a keynote presentation from pediatrics professor emeritus Stanley Plotkin, as well as speakers from several other universities and medical institutions representing a range of pediatric specialties. 

The DP compiled a summary of the events shaping the celebration of the nation’s semiquincentennial.

They told the DP that expanding cooling assistance is a viable solution to alleviate financial burden and improve health outcomes.

Penn Climate’s executive director Stephen Decina told the DP that the event was a “great opportunity to make some good connections with Drexel.”

Following the May 19 primary election, Penn professors and progressive organizers told The Daily Pennsylvanian that Rabb’s win signals a shift in the city’s Democratic Party politics.

The site is currently a parking lot located between Amy Gutmann Hall and The Study at University City, a hotel.

The partnership intends to build “lasting infrastructure” for collaboration between Penn and the Commonwealth.

Voters selected candidates for governor, lieutenant governor, and a range of state and federal legislative seats, while also weighing in on two ballot questions.

The progressive challenger’s showing on Tuesday marked a major victory for Philadelphia's left-leaning coalition.

The Class of 2026 is graduating from a university that has weathered intense federal scrutiny, seen major labor organizing movements, launched new academic initiatives, and welcomed a new president.

Penn saw major political developments during the 2023-24 academic year.

Penn centers have organized events throughout the year to honor the nation’s 250th anniversary of signing the Declaration of Independence.

The University held its first Commencement in 1757 at its original Old City campus, just two years after Penn’s charter was established.

Ahead of the primary elections on May 19, The Daily Pennsylvanian compiled a comprehensive ballot guide detailing where to vote on campus, candidates on the ticket, and an explanation of two city-wide ballot measures.

This year’s Quaker Days — which took place between April 13 and 15 — featured both University-wide events and programming tailored to each of Penn’s four undergraduate schools.

The election was certified by the National Labor Relations Board on April 22.

Ahead of the May 19 primary elections, The Daily Pennsylvanian examined each candidate’s time at Penn and their vision for higher education policy.