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Wellness at Penn vaccinates over 10,300 community members at annual flu clinic
The annual clinic, which offered free flu vaccines to all members of the Penn community, was hosted from Oct. 4 to Oct. 6 in Gimbel Gymnasium in the Pottruck Health and Wellness Center.
Fourth annual Penn Climate Week features wider student engagement in climate action
The 2023 Penn Climate Week, which ran from Sept. 18 to 22, consisted of nearly 40 events spanning topics from agricultural sustainability to public health.
New student magazine explores unconventional forms of journalism
The Woodlands, now in its second issue, aims to amplify writers’ voices and publish unconventional journalism pieces.
Penn defers University-affiliated travel to Israel, Palestine amid war in region
Penn Global has deferred all University-affiliated travel to Israel and Palestine "until further notice" and plans to remain in contact with all Penn students who are currently studying or visiting the region.
Penn trustees reject student voting rights proposal, citing 'existing avenues' for representation
Multiple student liaisons to the trustees said there remain flaws in how University decision-making engages with student perspectives.
Natives at Penn hosts march on campus to celebrate Indigenous People's Day
Carrying their tribal nation's flags, posters, and a Natives at Penn banner, students marched from Gutmann College House to the Starbucks at 34th and Walnut Street beginning at 10 a.m.
New club encourages students to explore hip-hop’s legacy, music industry
The Students of Hip Hop Legacy club allows students to explore their passion for hip-hop.
Three Penn researchers win 'High-Risk, High-Reward' grants from the NIH
The program is dedicated to advancing impactful biomedical or behavioral research spearheaded by exceptionally creative scientists.
Penn Museum's first active archaeological dig recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Site
The excavation of the site began in 1950 under Rodney Young, former curator-in-charge of the Penn Museum's Mediterranean Section.
RA union, Penn to enter negotiations after National Labor Relations Board certifies election
Previously, RAs and GRAs overwhelmingly chose to unionize in a 142-22 vote, representing an approximate 75% turnout from the University’s nearly 220 RA.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court candidate speaks to Penn Dems about importance of election
McCaffery spoke about the unique power of the state Supreme Court to make decisions that affect Pennsylvanians.
Penn graduate student workers file for election, possibly creating another historic union in Phila.
Last week, organizers entered College Hall and delivered a letter with nearly 500 signatures directed to President Liz Magill and Provost John Jackson.
Penn graduate Elon Musk retains his top spot on the 2023 Forbes 400 List of Wealthiest Americans
1968 Wharton graduate Donald Trump did not make the Forbes 400 List this year.
SNF Paideia Program receives $13 million grant to support growth
Since the program’s establishment in 2019, SNF has provided Penn with over $20 million across three grants.
Vice President of Business Services Division to retire at end of academic year
Starting at Penn as a personnel specialist in 1981, Witt has dedicated 42 years of service to the University.
Penn ‘exaggerated’ student-faculty ratio metrics used by U.S. News rankings, experts say
In 2022, after 15 years of reporting the same ratio, Penn submitted a revised Common Data Set — and the ratio has increased twice since then.
Penn’s hiring of lobbyists working in fossil fuel industry draws criticism from Fossil Free Penn
FFP members set up a table on Locust Walk to hand out pamphlets with the names of the 21 lobbyists employed by the University and highlight the new finding from the F minus report.
CNN personality Michael Smerconish talks role of media in politics at SNF Paideia event
Smerconish is the host of Smerconish on CNN and the host of his daily radio show on SiriusXM.
Professor Emeritus of Religious Studies Robert Kraft dies at 89
Recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship in 1969, Kraft developed new techniques to use computers and digitize ancient Jewish scripture, significantly advancing research in the humanities.