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Penn to offer second iteration of D.C. course, bringing students to White House, Supreme Court
The course will be held for the second time this fall, and students will have more opportunities to hear from public officials and visit government spaces.
Former presidential candidate Andrew Yang discusses entrepreneurship at on-campus event
Student groups proposed a policy initiative to a group of distinguished judges, including former Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell and former Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter.
Engineering School announces Sharon Kuo as inaugural 'Maddie' Magee Award recipient
Kuo's studies focus on mechanical and product design, and she is specifically interested in space exploration and advancing human spaceflight.
ARCH to offer mental health resources, counseling initiatives following renovations
While counseling through Student Health and Counseling is located off-campus at 3624 Market Street, the ARCH is located in the center of Penn’s campus on Locust Walk.
Black Student League, Penn Dems host first woman Pennsylvania House Speaker at on-campus event
Around 25 students gathered to discuss issues with Speaker McClinton, who represents part of Philadelphia.
Hill House dining hall passes health re-inspection after failing compliance in February
On April 5, the Philadelphia Office of Food Protection re-inspected Hill and recorded three points of concern regarding food safety violations.
Wharton graduate Zack Gray founds startup to improve access to opioid addiction treatment
Ophelia replaces rehabilitation treatment with telemedicine, providing its users with online doctors’ visits, prescribed medicine, and more.
Annenberg launches Center for Information Networks and Democracy
CIND aims to explore questions surrounding the emerging political usages of artificial intelligence chat boxes and social media disinformation.
Wharton announces keynote speakers for 2023 Commencement ceremonies
Wharton has announced its four keynote speakers for the 2023 graduation ceremonies in Philadelphia and San Francisco.
Penn holds i care training, teaching students how to intervene in mental health crises
Penn i care training sessions, which began in spring 2014, teach attendees how to recognize stress, distress, and mental health issues, as well as how to intervene in certain instances.
Wharton graduate and startup founder Charlie Javice arrested on fraud charges
Javice was arrested facing four charges: bank fraud, securities fraud, wire fraud, and conspiracy to commit bank and wire fraud.
Penn Electric Racing unveils new fully electric race car ahead of June competition
Penn Electric Racing is a student-run Formula SAE Electric Team composed of 70 Penn undergraduates who design and build a fully electric race car each year.
Penn ranks first in annual licensing income among 153 research institutions
Out of 153 reporting institutions, Penn’s gross licensing income was the largest contribution, more than twice that of the University of California system in second.
Gregory Bowman named Penn Integrates Knowledge University Professor
Bowman's research focuses on addressing global health problems such as Alzheimer’s disease and COVID-19 by studying how proteins function and malfunction.
Penn Graduate School of Education names Katharine Strunk as new dean
Strunk will follow GSE Dean Pam Grossman, whose eight-year term ends on June 30.
The DP, Inc. welcomes its third cohort of fellows
Four students are set to receive stipends to work on the staff of the DP, Inc. The fellows will be matched with mentors from the DP’s alumni network and will meet regularly as a group for discussions and support.
Xavier Shankle and Ranim Albarkawi elected as Undergraduate Assembly president, vice president
This election was the first in three years to have in-person debates for UA presidential and vice presidential candidates.
Penn Curling defeats reigning champs, brings home 2023 National Championship
The four-person team traveled to the Black Swamp Curling Center in Bowling Green, Ohio, to face off against the top 16 teams in the country based on tour points following the regular season competitions.
Campus reproductive justice organization holds event on dialogue around abortion
The event, titled “Compassionate Conversations: Building Skills for Dialogue around Abortion,” brought together Penn community members on March 30.