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Cheat Codes, Flo Milli set to headline 2022 Spring Fling concert
The concert is set to take place in Penn Park on April 8 at 8 p.m., followed by the Daytime Fling event the next day, on April 9.
Penn Campus Recreation faculty and staff dodgeball tournament returns from COVID-19 hiatus
Faculty and staff will be competing in teams of four to 12 players at the Gimbel Gym at Pottruck Health & Fitness Center from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Philadelphia restaurant owners frustrated by new regulations for "streeteries"
In December 2021, the Philadelphia Council passed a bill that permanently legalized streeteries in certain areas across the city
Pa. Supreme Court upholds constitutionality of new congressional district map
The Court selected the map, known as the Carter plan, for its “least-change” approach, preserving many elements of the current congressional map.
Asian American Studies Program celebrates 25th anniversary with multi-day event
Saturday's events included opening remarks from School of Arts & Sciences Dean Steven Fluharty, a keynote speech by author Cathy Park Hong, alumni panels, and performances from student groups.
Penn’s Nominations and Elections Committee set to host State of the School event tonight
The event will feature all of the student government branches discussing their work over the past year and goals for the future.
New Pennsylvania state marker commemorates 1967 Philadelphia Black student walkouts
Five university students — College first year Taryn Flaherty, and four other first years from different schools — applied for the state marker in 2019.
Penn Law professor Lisa Fairfax introduces Ketanji Brown Jackson at Senate hearing
During Lisa Fairfax's introduction of the U.S. Supreme Court nominee, which was delivered to the Senate on March 21, Fairfax highlighted her longtime friendship with Jackson.
SPEC to unveil first in-person Spring Fling concert lineup since 2019 on Wednesday
The launch party event, which will take place on March 23 at 5 p.m. on the College Green, is open to all Penn students.
El Taco restaurant, founded by two Penn alumni, opens second location on Spruce Street
The restaurant hosts weekly Taco Tuesday deals, promotions for first responders and college students, and fundraiser programs.
A team of Penn graduate students are finalists for the NFL Big Data Bowl competition
For the competition, teams were tasked to come up with a project analyzing NFL teams using three years of data.
Twenty Penn students camp in West Virginia over spring break as part of a new LGST course
The course consists of a five mandatory 90-minute class sessions and a Leadership Venture over spring break that involved hiking, biking, and canoeing in Harpers Ferry, W. Va.
Phila. health department clarifies incorrect COVID-19 vaccine data resulted from a staff error
The department double-counted thousands of records on the city’s COVID-19 dashboard in a failure to discern the doses, resulting in a raw number significantly higher than the actual pediatric vaccination rate.
Alumni gift to Perry World House supports global justice and human rights initiatives
The gift will create and fund the Thakore Family Global Justice and Human Rights Visiting Fellowship and the Thakore Family Global Justice and Human Rights Program.
Hundreds rally against eviction of UC Townhomes residents at block party protest
Participants enjoyed food prepared by the townhome residents, listened to music, and conversed with community members. Organizers also led a march around the UC Townhomes complex.
Market, Chestnut Streets to receive upgraded bike lanes in push to eliminate traffic deaths by 2030
The renovations are a part of Philadelphia’s Vision Zero initiative to eliminate all traffic-related deaths by 2030.
Penn student groups host QPenn, a weeklong event celebrating the LGBTQ community
QPenn 2022 kicked off this Sunday with opening words and a mixer hosted in collaboration with FGLIQ. The week will wrap up on Saturday with Queer Student Alliance’s drag show.
In Photos: Lia Thomas becomes first transgender NCAA Division I women’s swimming and diving champion
With Lia Thomas becoming the first transgender NCAA swimming champion, protestors and supporters outside the competition venue, and a whirlwind of cheering, felicitation, and controversy, here's a look into the NCAA Women's Swimming and Diving Championships.
Lia Thomas takes eighth place in her final swim of the NCAA Championships
After she touched the wall — achieving her third straight podium placement in three days — she headed to the podium with fellow trans athlete and Yale University junior Iszac Henig.