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Penn students celebrate Lunar New Year amid calls for more University recognition
Student groups plan Lunar New Year festivities, with hopes for the University to initiate celebrations on its own.
Students found Penn chapter of BlackGen Capital, a minority-focused finance club
The organization’s mission is to reduce the boundaries that minorities face to entering the financial services and business industries.
PAACH hires two new associate directors after sudden departure of senior leader in fall
In the fall, PAACH director of 10 years Peter Van Do suddenly departed from his position.
Annual MLK symposium to include service events, 1619 Project lecture
The symposium begins with the MLK Day of Service kickoff breakfast at Houston Hall.
Year in Review: Students advocate for change on Penn's campus, Philadelphia, and abroad
Penn community members protested University's role in gentrification around West Philadelphia.
Black student government leaders talk diversity initiatives, importance of representation
This semester, the Nominations Elections Committee brought on its first Black chair and the Social Planning and Events Committee is currently led by its first Black female president.
Widespread Twitter employee resignations, layoffs follow Penn graduate Elon Musk’s acquisition
1997 College and Wharton graduate Musk presented employees with an online form in which employees could either agree to stay for the new work culture or to leave the following day.
Brother of 1985 MOVE bombing victims sues Penn, City of Philadelphia for mishandling of remains
The suit, which was filed in the Common Pleas Court, accused the city and University of tortious interference with a dead body and inflicting emotional distress.
Penn's Quechua Language Program seeks to expand campus presence, increase resources
While Penn is the only Ivy League institution to offer the language in such a capacity, the program suffers from lack of resources and currently has no full-time faculty members.
Pew Charitable Trusts report finds pandemic job loss in Phila. impacted low and middle-wage jobs
According to the report, the largest job losses during the pandemic have been in the office and administrative support sector.
Students, Philadelphia residents protest construction of 76ers stadium in Chinatown
Students for the Preservation of Chinatown, a coalition of college students against the proposed 76ers arena, organized the protest on Friday.
Students and staff involved in religious and spiritual life at Penn cite supportive environment
The Spiritual and Religious Life Center — which is located in Houston Hall — houses the Office of the Chaplain, serves as the home base for religion and spirituality at Penn.
Penn Sikh Organization leaders aim to revive club, gain official University recognition
Founded almost 20 years ago, PSO has a mission to broaden the understanding and awareness of the Sikh religion and heritage in the Penn community.
Students 'taken aback' after PAACH director's sudden departure
Associate Vice Provost for University Life Will Atkins said that the University is actively searching for a new PAACH director through a nationwide recruitment process.
Students gather to celebrate Diwali at Penn Hindu & Jain Association event
The celebration started with a religious ceremony and an introduction by HJA's spirituality chair, followed by catered Indian food, while a DJ played a mix of Bollywood and English music.
Penn professor establishes world's first graduate queer art history fellowship
The James D. McDonough Fellowship in Queer Art History was spearheaded by Katz, an associate professor of practice in the History of Art department.
Penn Songwriters Collective returns, combining songwriting and spirituality
At the performance, 16 songwriters in the club will perform original songs from a variety of genres that club members have collaborated on during weekly meetings throughout the semester.
Poker player and author Maria Konnikova talks decision-making, shaping narratives at KWH event
The discussion focused on Konnikova's two recent bestsellers, "The Biggest Bluff" and "The Confidence Game."
GAPSA collaborates with non-profit to host pop-up food drive to address food insecurity
The event took place outside in front of the Pottruck Health and Fitness Center, and much of the food was provided by Sharing Excess, a non-profit dedicated to eliminating food waste.