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Penn Netter Center receives anonymous gift to establish faculty director position
1970 College graduate Ira Harkavy, who is the Center's founding director, will become the Barbara and Edward Netter Director.
Greenfield Intercultural Center celebrates 40 year anniversary, reflects on history at Penn
GIC was established in 1984 to support the University's underrepresented communities and build intercultural awareness on campus.
Penn holds second annual W.E.B. Du Bois lecture featuring sociologist Aldon Morris
The lecture, which was held on Du Bois' birthday, honored his legacy as a leading sociologist, historian, political scientist, anthropologist, and economist.
Penn community members host College Green vigil in memory of victims of Oct. 7 Hamas attacks
At the vigil, Penn undergraduate and graduate students displayed red and yellow handmade poppies, a flower abundant in Israel.
Freedom School for Palestine demonstrators host second 'study-in' followed by rally
The Freedom School for Palestine staged another study-in on Sunday in the Van Pelt Library between 12 p.m. and 4 p.m., followed by a rally in front of the library.
First Black-owned brewery in Philadelphia opens near Penn's campus
The owners talked with the DP about the process of opening the business and their future plans.
Penn community members share mixed reactions to Pa. Sen. John Fetterman's pro-Israel stance
While Fetterman campaigned on progressive issues and was endorsed by progressive groups, the political left has expressed disapproval with his stance.
Makuu’s Robeson Cooper Scholars Program nurtures community for Black Penn students
The program aims to support, uplift, and amplify Black students at Penn by providing an open space for fellowship and a nurturing environment.
Jewish Penn students to attend House roundtable on antisemitism
The nine universities that have students attending the roundtable include Penn, Harvard, and Columbia.
Penn students divided by President Joe Biden's policies toward Israel-Palestine conflict
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with multiple Penn students and prospective voters about their thoughts on Biden's stance on the conflict.
Penn officials interrupt Van Pelt Library 'study-in' by pro-Palestinian activists, force relocation
About 15 protestors arrived at the Moelis Reading Room at 10 a.m. and filled one table, moving to Houston Hall around 7:30 p.m. after a University Life representative asked them to leave.
Egyptian writer Abdelrahman ElGendy speaks at Penn about political activism, imprisonment
At the event, ElGendy discussed his political activism and participation in the Arab Spring, which led to his subsequent arrest and incarceration in Egypt.
Penn Lions members reflect on tradition and change amid Lunar New Year performances
Penn Lions is set to perform around 26 dances on campus and across Philadelphia this month in celebration of Lunar New Year.
Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro allocates Penn Vet funding for 2024-25 after Dec. withholding over antisemitism
The budget proposal included the same amount of funding for Penn Vet as the 2022-23 budget.
Penn Museum buries remains of 19 Black Philadelphians amid community activist disapproval
The public interfaith service hosted by the University in their honor on Feb. 4 prompted controversy among advocacy and identity groups.
Penn community commemorates Black History Month with range of programming
Penn student, faculty, and cultural groups have planned community-focused events throughout the month, ranging from from musical performances to community service projects.
Proposed 76ers arena near Chinatown continues to provoke activism at Penn, community disapproval
Eighteen months after the initial arena proposal, The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke to developers and activists about their recent progress.
Dorothy Roberts wins award, talks grassroots organizing at Penn MLK lecture and award ceremony
Roberts was honored at the Martin Luther King Social Justice lecture and awards ceremony, which took place in the Zellerbach Theater on Jan. 23.