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Hundreds sign petition calling to change new 'Carey Law' name back to 'Penn Law'
The petition comes after Penn's law school was renamed as "Carey Law School" following a $125 million donation from the W.P. Carey Foundation — the largest sum gifted to any law school.
Penn offers new venue for conservative D'Souza's event but requires school ID to enter
"Most importantly, I'm just there to talk about big issues that are dividing the country and stimulate a lively debate," D'Souza said in an interview with The Daily Pennsylvanian on Sunday. "And for the life of me, I don't understand why something like that should be controversial or frightening or pose security threats."
Photo Essay | The Fossil Free Penn protest that shut down Board of Trustees meeting
The protestors continued chanting outside the Inn for about 20 minutes after the meeting was shut down.
About 100 Fossil Free Penn members shut down Board of Trustees meeting
The meeting ended about 20 minutes early after student protesters drowned out the board members for more than half an hour.
Penn Law renamed ‘Carey Law School’ following record $125 million donation
The renaming was approved by the Board of Trustees on Friday, the Board of Trustees Chair David Cohen and Penn President Amy Gutmann wrote in an email sent to all students.
Penn conference unites scholars and World Bank officials to discuss East European policy
“Social Impacts of Post-Socialist Transition and Policies for the Future” is designed to explore the histories of post-Socialist Eastern Europe from both academic and policy perspectives.
Penn proposes $14.86 million budget for renovations to Steinberg-Dietrich Hall
The suggested renovations to Steinberg-Dietrich Hall cover a 30,000-square-foot space. They would provide new spaces for the Wharton Behavioral Lab, the Wharton undergraduate division, private offices, and classrooms.
Penn says conservative pundit Dinesh D'Souza can no longer speak at ARCH
The University cited security concerns as driving their decision to shut down the event in the ARCH building and has not offered an alternative venue, Penn College Republicans leaders said. The club still intends to bring D'Souza to campus.
Penn says it hopes to expand first-gen., low-income NSO course to all freshmen
The board also proposed a potential joint master’s degree program that would involve collaboration from the Graduate School of Education, the School of Engineering and Applied Science, and the Weitzman School of Design.
Construction on the $4.4 million Weitzman Plaza set to begin in May 2020
The College Hall construction will cost $5.4 million and will take place between December 2019 and June 2020.
Wharton senior publishes book urging students to push against norms of success
Williams, who is also the co-founder of clothing brand Young Moguls, self-published “Breaking the System: Unlocking Your Limitless Potential” this summer.
Penn Student Government week gives students chances to meet their representatives
PSG leaders aim to foster a space where students can learn about each of the six government branches and feel comfortable advocating their concerns to student representatives.
Robbery with weapon on 43rd and Pine streets prompts UPennAlert Thursday evening
Four Penn graduate students were reportedly robbed.
Liquid nitrogen leak prompts Chemistry Building evacuation Thursday afternoon
A ruptured pipe caused the leak, according to an email from Division of Public Safety Executive Director of Operations Kathleen Shields Anderson.
In Tuesday's election, Penn student turnout increased five-fold from the last mayoral race
On Tuesday, at least 1,058 students voted for mayor and city council positions. In November 2015, only 213 students voted on election day.
Photo Essay | Where to recycle hazardous waste, clothes, and more on Penn’s campus
Many of the items Penn students and faculty use on campus end up in the wrong place. Here's how to properly dispose of styrofoam, light bulbs, and electronic waste on Penn's campus.
Mike Vaughan, Wharton grad and former COO of Venmo, recalls his unorthodox path to success
Vaughan spoke at Wharton Council's annual Business of Life lecture, which features members of the Wharton community with unique life stories and unconventional journeys to success.
Perry World House hosts event on the history and future of U.N. peacekeeping missions
In a discussion with Political Science professor Nicholas Sambanis, Swing shared his personal insights on the successes and challenges of U.N. peacekeeping missions.
Implicit bias is not main cause of racial profiling, speaker argues at Criminology event
Ojmarrh Mitchell argued that while racial profiling is often attributed to implicit bias, structural and institutional factors play a bigger role.