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African American Resource Center to host civil rights activist JoAnne Bland
The African American Resource Center is hosting civil rights activist JoAnne Bland for its annual lecture series honoring Harold Haskins.
Penn students organize conference to bring together FGLI students in Ivy League
Penn will host 1vyG, the largest conference for first-generation, low-income Ivy League students, from Feb. 24-26.
Court grants Penn Museum request to bury remains of Black Philadelphians
The remains will be buried at Eden Cemetery — a historically Black cemetery — and will be commemorated with a public memorial service.
Interim Penn Women's Center Director Elisa Foster named new permanent director
Associate Vice Provost for University Life Will Atkins made the announcement on Feb. 10 in an email to the center's students, faculty, and stakeholders.
Penn community celebrates Black History Month with University-wide collaborations
Student groups and University Life are hosting events and celebrations recognizing Black History Month on campus.
New Penn Violence Prevention director talks to DP about 'working towards the greater good'
Elise Scioscia was chosen for the position after a nearly year-long nationwide search prompted by the departure of former Director Malik Washington in January 2022.
Judge dismisses objections to Penn Museum plan for burial of human remains
This ruling means that the opposing party – Rutgers professor Lyra Monteiro and community activist Abdul-Aliy Muhammad – are nullified from participating in court procedures.
New 7B leaders plan to increase advocacy for more funding, space on campus
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with the new leaders of Penn’s main minority coalition about their goals and plans for the upcoming year.
Court hearing to address future of Black Philadelphians' remains held by Penn Museum
This hearing could help determine the future of remains of Black Philadelphians that have been in the possession of the Penn Museum since 1966.
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.