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DP Daybreak | Dental dean dissatisfaction
Also, the Brandeis Center sued the U.S. Department of Education for dismissing an antisemitism complaint against Penn.
Penn Dental faculty allege declining education quality, retaliatory environment under Dean Mark Wolff
The Daily Pennsylvanian reached out to dozens of members of the Dental School community to understand how Wolff’s leadership has changed the school over the past six years — and how they would feel about a second term.
Israeli prime minister denounces former Penn President Liz Magill in congressional address
Netanyahu’s remarks encompassed a broader discussion on the state of Israel, its ongoing war with Hamas, and its allyship with the United States.
Penn faculty experts weigh in on Biden’s unprecedented concession, Harris’ bid for the Oval Office
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with Penn faculty experts to gain insight into the factors that may have led to Biden’s unprecedented decision and what the start of Harris’ campaign might look like.
Luxe Nail Bar reopens after four-day shutdown following Cease Operations Order
The posting of a Cease Operations Order “indicates that the business is not tax compliant,” according to a spokesperson for the Department of Revenue.
Brandeis Center sues U.S. Department of Education over dismissal of Penn antisemitism complaint
The 32-page lawsuit accused the OCR of not following its own procedural guidelines by dismissing the November 2023 complaint and citing the existence of a parallel lawsuit.
Pa., Phila. Democrats pledge support for Harris after Biden withdraws from presidential race
Many Democratic politicians in Pennsylvania have expressed support for Kamala Harris and praised Joe Biden’s distinguished political career.
Penn hosts College Horizons preparatory program to support Native American high school students
Nearly 100 students from 19 states representing 33 Tribal Nations, Alaska Native Villages, and Hawaiian islands participated in the weeklong program.
President Joe Biden, former Penn professor, withdraws from 2024 presidential race
Biden’s decision follows weeks of increasing pressure after his performance at the June 27 presidential debate.
International tech outage disrupts Penn’s operations
The outage most heavily impacted the University of Pennsylvania Health System, resulting in cancelled appointments and delayed elective surgeries.
DP Daybreak | Penn waitlist acceptance rate down 72%
Also, the University's vice president for University Communications will step down on Aug. 1.
Waitlist admit rate drops 72% while Penn updates admissions considerations, new data reveals
The University reported in-state acceptance rates for the first time, and the Common Data Set appears to indicate changes in the “relative importance” of factors influencing admissions decisions.
Schmear It purchases Lil Pop Shop’s West Philadelphia storefront, set to sell bagels and popsicles
While Lil Pop Shop popsicles are currently being sold at the storefront, Schmear It hopes to begin selling their full offering of bagels, popsicles and more out of the store this fall.
Penn Vet and Penn Medicine to receive $33 million in new Pa. budget after 2023-24 funding withheld
The budget, which was passed by lawmakers last Thursday, allocated all funding that was proposed in February by Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro to the two Penn centers.
Penn Libraries United reaches agreement with Penn, sets date for unionization election
Employees of Penn Libraries have successfully negotiated an agreement with the University and are set to hold their union election on August 7 and 8 in Van Pelt Library.
Penn vice president for University Communications steps down, predecessor returns in interim
Cowenhoven, who was appointed by former Penn President Liz Magill, resigned less than a year into her tenure, which began last August.
Trump announces Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance as VP pick, receives official Republican nomination at RNC
Vance, the junior senator for Ohio and once a staunch critic of Trump, is now ideologically aligned with the former president on a number of key issues.
Recovery room and recreation lounge opens at Pottruck Health and Fitness Center
The new additions are meant to show that Pottruck isn’t just a gym, but also a recreation center for students to enhance their social wellness.
Ala Stanford, health equity advocate and founder of Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium, joins Penn
Her work will focus on researching barriers to vaccine uptake and teaching undergraduates about the intersection between science and equity.