The plan — titled “Penn Forward” — comes amid mounting external pressures and intensifying questions about the value of higher education.

Through workshops, guest lectures, and feedback on academic research, the fellows link tangible policymaking with Penn's academic goals.

The project’s purpose is to provide dedicated parking for the city’s new police forensic laboratory, which is moving into the neighboring 3.0 University Place.

The initiative recently selected its first cohort of faculty, who will participate in “educational briefings to learn about the state’s history, political structure, and regional socio-economic differences.” 

A total of 301 households were randomly selected to participate in the program from the Philadelphia Housing Authority waitlists. 

The order instructed museums and institutions to remove descriptions or depictions that “inappropriately disparage Americans past or living.”

The town hall, hosted by 27th Ward Democrats, featured a panel of Pennsylvania State Rep. Rick Krajewski (D-188), Philadelphia Councilmember Jamie Gauthier, and the Transit Forward Philadelphia advocacy group.

The allocation of these funds marks the first time Philadelphia has made plans to renovate Clark Park since 2006.

From free subscriptions to discounted experiences around Philadelphia, here's a list of free perks that come with being a Penn student.

As the fall semester approaches, here’s what you missed on and around campus this summer at Penn.

These experiences — whether they're sanctioned by the University or organized by students — help build lasting memories on campus.

While it may feel easiest to stay close to campus, there are plenty of ways to explore Philadelphia while giving back to the community.

New to Penn and have some questions? Here are some answers. 

Without new state funding, SEPTA will reduce service "by 45%" on Aug. 24 and "raise fares 21.5%" on Sept. 1 — impacting many members of the Penn community. 

The Conservancy's July 29 announcement noted Sorrentino's "more than 25 years of experience advancing transformative initiatives" as he is set to begin his tenure on October 27. 

The van also screens for lung cancer, diabetes, and other health concerns, offering "free take-home" kits that patients can use on their own.

The University initiative, which is run out of PennPraxis — the applied research arm of the Weitzman School of Design — studies housing conditions in Philadelphia to advise policymakers.