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1968 Wharton graduate, former President Donald Trump indicted on 37 charges in classified documents case
Trump is the first former president to be indicted on federal charges.
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.
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks in Philadelphia at union leaders’ meeting
In a recent visit to Philadelphia, Vice President Kamala Harris highlighted the achievements of local unions and the Biden administration's commitment to workers' rights.
'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.
Penn Medicine to open a crisis response center in West Philadelphia
The new crisis response center will open at HUP Cedar later this summer, replacing a center that closed there in 2020.
UA releases annual report for 50th session, highlighting transparency and accountability
The report highlighted transparency and collaboration as some of its goals throughout the UA's 50th session.
Penn Medicine housestaff prepare for bargaining phase of union campaign
Penn Medicine residents and fellows voted 892-110 in favor of unionization in early May.
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.
Anna Cowenhoven named new vice president of University Communications
Cowenhoven currently serves as the senior executive director and associate dean for communications for Harvard University’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences.
Researchers from Penn, Max Planck Institute release AI-based image editing tool
The tool, called DragGAN, is one of many AI tools that have become widely available for public use.
History of Art Professor Emeritus Robert Ousterhout dies at 73
Ousterhout taught at Penn for 10 years until his retirement in 2017, and was one of the leading scholars in Byzantine studies.
Recent health inspections find all Penn Dining facilities in compliance with health codes
Quaker Kitchen, Falk Cafe, and 1920 Commons passed spring health inspections, meaning that all dining facilities now meet Philadelphia's health code.
Ron DeSantis launches presidential campaign in Twitter event with Elon Musk
The event follows Musk's announcement that he will be resigning as CEO of Twitter early this summer.
Two Penn professors elected to American Philosophical Society
Offit and Roberts join a cohort of scholars and leaders that are being recognized for their contributions toward a wide variety of disciplines.
Class of 2023 Commencement marks first for Magill as president, Biden attends
The May 15 ceremony marked Penn President Liz Magill's first Commencement. President Joe Biden was also in attendance, prompting heightened security.
Penn alum Cherelle Parker wins Philadelphia Democratic mayoral primary
A likely victory in November's general election will make Parker, a 2016 Fels Institute of Government graduate, Philadelphia's first female mayor.
Michael Delli Carpini selected as interim dean of Annenberg School for Communication
Delli Carpini will begin his appointment as interim dean on June 1, with the permanent dean expected to start as early as fall 2023.
The Graduation Issue 2023: Relive the Class of 2023's four years at Penn
The Daily Pennsylvanian compiled the University's biggest headlines from the last four years — ranging from shifting COVID-19 policies to campus demonstrations.
The Graduation Issue 2023: 2022-2023 Year in Review
Relive the Class of 2023's senior year, in which the University witnessed an increase in student activism and Penn Dining received over 100 observations of health code violations across campus.