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Wellness at Penn launches one-on-one peer coaching service
Penn's Wellness Coaching service was modeled off of similar programs at universities such as Columbia, Cornell, and Stanford.
Freedom School for Palestine demonstrators host second 'study-in' followed by rally
The Freedom School for Palestine staged another study-in on Sunday in the Van Pelt Library between 12 p.m. and 4 p.m., followed by a rally in front of the library.
LilyLoop wins annual Y-Prize competition for menstrual products with biodegradable moisture sensors
This year, the winning team developed a product that uses biodegradable moisture sensors to record menstrual flow data and alert users to change their period products.
First Black-owned brewery in Philadelphia opens near Penn's campus
The owners talked with the DP about the process of opening the business and their future plans.
Penn Dental Dean Mark Wolff receives award for expanding dental care for disabled individuals
Wolff was honored for leading a partnership with Woods Services, a nonprofit organization in Pennsylvania that supports children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Violent threats emailed to Penn admin. deemed 'not credible' by law enforcement
Penn Police and law enforcement concluded that the threat was "not credible," with DPS stating that several other institutions across the country received an identical message.
DP Daybreak | Students divided by Biden's Israel-Palestine stances
Also, students will attend a House antisemitism roundtable.
Oct. 7 Hamas attacks survivor recounts escape, recovery at Penn Chabad House event
Around 25 students and faculty members gathered Wednesday evening to hear Ben Haim’s firsthand account of how she survived the attack and her subsequent process of recovery.
Local community activists discuss gentrification, land justice in Philadelphia at UMOJA panel
The speakers discussed personal anecdotes, gentrification, decolonization, and abolition in front of an audience of around 15 students and faculty members.
Radian College House residents plagued by repeated fire alarms, hot water issues
Students were forced to shower in other locations, including the Pottruck Gymnasium, due to the hot water outage.
Penn community members share mixed reactions to Pa. Sen. John Fetterman's pro-Israel stance
While Fetterman campaigned on progressive issues and was endorsed by progressive groups, the political left has expressed disapproval with his stance.
Makuu’s Robeson Cooper Scholars Program nurtures community for Black Penn students
The program aims to support, uplift, and amplify Black students at Penn by providing an open space for fellowship and a nurturing environment.
Jewish Penn students to attend House roundtable on antisemitism
The nine universities that have students attending the roundtable include Penn, Harvard, and Columbia.
Penn students divided by President Joe Biden's policies toward Israel-Palestine conflict
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with multiple Penn students and prospective voters about their thoughts on Biden's stance on the conflict.
DP Daybreak | Scooter thefts surge
Also, open expression concerns dominated an open forum.
Penn students voice concerns about free speech, admin. disciplinary responses at U. Council open forum
Topics discussed included Penn’s open expression guidelines, disciplinary actions against students, and the University’s responses to antisemitism and Islamophobia.
Penn named a 'Top Producing Institution' of Fulbright Students for 2023-2024 academic year
In 2023, 30 current students and recent alumni from Penn were offered an award to study, pursue research, or teach English in more than 20 countries.
Penn's Cinema and Media Studies Department opens submissions for annual screenwriting contest
Students and recent alumni can submit their idea for a screenplay or TV pilot, competing for the opportunity to pitch directly to influential producers within the entertainment industry.
Wharton launches executive program to educate on fixed income and credit market investing
Wharton Finance professor Michael Roberts will lead the program, which addresses the importance of fixed-income investing and risk management amid rising interest rates.