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New PAACH director talks to the DP about creating ‘a welcoming space’
PAACH welcomed new director Mei Long on July 3, filling a vacancy created after the abrupt departure of former Director Peter Van Do in September 2022.
Rising Black first years participate in new student-run summer mentorship program
Although the program is not directly affiliated with Penn organizations, its members overlap closely with the Black Student Association, which helps advertise the program to incoming freshmen.
Back to School 2023: Penn's seven Cultural Resource Centers
Penn’s seven Cultural Resource Centers offer students a place to find a community for support and growth.
New pre-orientation program Penn Global Mosaic to focus on global citizenship
The new pre-orientation program will bring students from 21 countries and 12 states together to engage with different cultures.
Educational nonprofit sponsors Penn students on a 10-day heritage trip to Israel
Penn students spent ten days this summer exploring their Jewish heritage in Israel, on a trip funded by the nonprofit organization Birthright Israel.
Hettie Simmons Love, one of the first Black Wharton MBA graduates, dies at age 100
Hettie Simmons Love, who was among the first Black Ivy League MBA graduates, died on July 14. She graduated from Wharton in 1947 as the sole Black student and one of two women in her class.
A 'setback' for LGBTQ rights: Penn community members respond to Supreme Court ruling
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with students about their thoughts on the recent Supreme Court ruling regarding the right to refuse service to same-sex couples.
Mei Long named new PAACH director
Long, who previously served as an associate director of academic affairs and advising in Wharton, stepped into her position as PAACH director on July 3.
LGBT Center Associate Director Malik Muhammad to transition to new University Life role
Muhammad will be the inaugural Director of Inclusion Initiatives and Social Justice Education at University Life starting July 1.
‘Chaos for our city’: Protesters march against proposed 76ers stadium near Chinatown
Attendees rallied against gentrification for almost four hours during Saturday's Chinatown march.
New Penn GSWS course to feature interdisciplinary approach to disability studies
"Introduction to Disability Studies" will be offered for the first time this fall, providing students with the opportunity to explore disability through an interdisciplinary lens.
'Love, Light, and Liberation': Philadelphia Pride March celebrates 51 years of Pride
The 51st annual Philadelphia Pride March and Festival began at Washington Square in Center City and ended with festivities in the Gayborhood.
LGBT Center Director Erin Cross to step down after 25 years at Penn
Cross is the LGBT Center's second ever director, taking on the role after its first director Bob Schoenberg retired in 2017.
Penn cultural centers celebrate graduating Class of 2023
The Daily Pennsylvanian compiled a line-up of past events and celebrations that will continue throughout the rest of the academic year.
‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ star Stephanie Hsu visits Penn for SPEC Connaissance event
This event comes after the cancellation of the previously scheduled SPEC event with Jonathan Majors on April 4 following his arrest on charges of assault and harassment.
Senior Penn admin. asked to deliver testimony in Mackenzie Fierceton's lawsuit against University
Interim Provost Beth Winkelstein, Office of General Counsel's Senior Vice President Wendy White, and former Interim President Wendell Pritchett are likely to deliver testimony.
Sikh Organization hosts first ‘Langar on Locust’ turban-tying event to raise awareness at Penn
Roughly 200 attendees stopped by to eat over four different dishes at the event.
Students raise concerns about professor's approach to teaching course about gender and sexuality
Students enrolled in the course have voiced their concerns to the LGBT Center, the Anthropology department, and the Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies program.
UC Townhomes residents call settlement a win but express concern about details of agreement
During the conference, five residents spoke to a crowd about how they are pleased with the allocation of land to affordable housing, but want more to be done.