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Penn President Liz Magill to likely announce new provost in spring 2023
Members of the 7B and activist groups told The DP that they want to see greater transparency in the new provost’s administration.
New islet transplant method will allow Type 1 Diabetes patients to achieve "insulin independence"
The researchers, co-led by Michael Rickels, the Willard and Rhoda Ware Professor in Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases in the Perelman School of Medicine, found that many patients didn’t need insulin to maintain their blood sugar for up to eight years.
Former Penn professor and Penn Museum curator David Bourke O’Connor has died at 84
O’Connor served as a professor of ancient Egyptian history and archeology and as a curator of the Penn Museum's Egyptian collection, according to the Penn Almanac.
Penn theatre groups produce play featuring abortion scene amid reproductive health care debate
The play was written by Ruby Rae Spiegel and centers around two high schoolers in Florida attempting to find a way to terminate an unwanted pregnancy, foiled by regulations and a hostile environment and attitudes toward abortion.
Biden and Obama to campaign for Pennsylvania Democrats in Philadelphia this weekend
Biden and Obama will speak at a campaign event for Senate nominee Lt. Gov. John Fetterman and gubernatorial candidate Attorney General Josh Shapiro.
What's at stake for Pennsylvanians in November's midterm elections
With contentious races for governor and Senate in Pennsylvania, The DP spoke with Penn community members about how the upcoming Nov. 8 elections’ results will have direct consequences on Americans’ everyday lives, including Penn students.
Student-run Fiber Arts Circle provides resources and a space for Penn's knitters and crocheters
The Fiber Arts Circle, according to its leaders, aims to serve as a safe space where students can take a break from Penn's competitive culture.
Elon Musk acquires Twitter for $44 billion six months after initial announcement
Musk first offered to buy the social media company in late April, after becoming the largest shareholder in the company earlier that month.
Boardroom diversity report shows only one female CEO on Philadelphia’s 100 top public companies
The percentage of female top earners across Philadelphia's top 100 public companies now stands at 15%, female executives at 19%, and female directors at 25%.
American Heart Association names Penn professor as 2022 Distinguished Scientist
Volpp, a cardiac arrest survivor, won the award for his research into how cardiovascular outcomes can be impacted by certain health policies.
Penn community members talk gubernatorial election's impact on abortion access
Should Mastriano win the gubernatorial race and the state legislature limits access to reproductive healthcare, Penn could become the only Ivy League institution whose students do not have access to an abortion because of their state's policies.
Meet three students working on NBC News Decision Desk to project midterm election results
Several PORES faculty and affiliated students work on the NBC News Decision Desk each year, assisting the network in projecting the outcome of races.
Two Penn graduates and a Penn professor emerita among 2022 Distinguished Daughters of Pa.
1972 Master’s recipient Caren Glotfelty, 2020 Graduate School of Education doctoral graduate Stacy E. Holland, and Professor Emerita of Nursing Neville Strumpf joined the group of 500 women who have received the award.
Penn Medicine researchers develop an artificial intelligence algorithm to diagnose rare diseases
Researchers developed a method to forecast rare disease development called PANDA with $4.7 million of funding from the National Institute of Health.
Two Penn professors have been named 2022 American Physical Society Fellows
The APS is a non-profit scientific research organization that works to “advance and diffuse the knowledge of physics” through publications, outreach, and the support of its over 50,000 members worldwide.
Penn Vet launches new center to support research into food insecurity and agriculture
Located at the New Bolton Center, a Penn Vet hospital located in Chester County, CSAFS aims to “drive sustainable agricultural and veterinary healthcare practices and methods, while addressing the world’s growing nutritional demands.”
Gubernatorial candidate Josh Shapiro talks importance of Gen Z civic engagement at Clark Park rally
Shapiro spoke about the importance of the upcoming midterm elections and his focus on more restrictive gun legislation, accessible election reforms, and securing reproductive rights.
Penn ranks No. 2 among U.S. colleges in QS 2023 World University Rankings for Sustainability
The rankings were determined by sustainability measures taken by the schools to combat environmental, social, and governance challenges.
Annenberg Professor Emeritus Klaus Krippendorff dies after battle with lymphoma
In addition to serving as a Gregory Bateson professor of communication at Penn, Krippendorff was a lecturer, author, builder, sculptor, and activist.