Penn Carey Law, which most recently ranked sixth in the U.S. News rankings, previously described them as “unnecessarily secretive and contrary to important parts of our mission.”
Yale revises mental health policies to allow for leaves of absence
Yale announced new mental policies following student, faculty, and alumni criticism of the withdrawal policies.
ProPublica investigation finds Penn Museum holds Native American remains, despite federal law
The investigation found that museums across the US hold more than 110,000 Native American remains, despite a 1990 federal law.
Wharton graduate, former Phila. mayor Michael Nutter will not run for mayor again
Two of the current mayoral candidates have also graduated from the University.
Yale revises mental health policies to allow for leaves of absence
Yale announced new mental policies following student, faculty, and alumni criticism of the withdrawal policies.
ProPublica investigation finds Penn Museum holds Native American remains, despite federal law
The investigation found that museums across the US hold more than 110,000 Native American remains, despite a 1990 federal law.
Eight Penn faculty members recognized for shaping education practice and policy
The 2023 Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings feature eight Penn professors among 200 total scholars.
Pottruck celebrates 20th anniversary with giveaways, free classes
The festivities will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. and will include activities such as open bouldering on the rock wall, bench press and free throw competitions, and a spin class.
Former Wharton professor named Columbia University's president
Minouche Shafik, who served as a Visiting Associate Professor at Wharton in January 1996 to June 1996, will assume the presidency on July 1.
Representatives from College Republicans, Penn Young Democratic Socialists of America, and Penn Dems hope to focus on the Philadelphia mayoral race and increasing engagement within the Penn community.
ChatGPT, which was developed by OpenAI, can complete tasks like writing essays or code and solving math problems.
Over 59,000 students applied to the Class of 2027 this year, a new record
The applicant pool consists of over 3,000 more applicants than the Class of 2025, which previously held Penn's all-time high number of applications.
Sophomores start DiversaTech, Penn’s first tech consulting club
DiversaTech consultants focus on utilizing technology in a wide variety of fields.
PAACH hires two new associate directors after sudden departure of senior leader in fall
In the fall, PAACH director of 10 years Peter Van Do suddenly departed from his position.
Penn denies allegations of foreign influence at Biden Center after House inquiry to Magill
The letter comes after reports of classified documents being found at the Penn Biden Center were announced on Jan. 9.
Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner impeachment trial indefinitely halted
In November, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives originally voted to impeach Krasner largely along party lines.
SPOC is working to mobilize college students in the Philadelphia area against the plans for a new 76ers arena in Chinatown.
After discovery at Penn Biden Center, additional documents found in Biden’s Wilmington home
The Justice Department is also currently reviewing classified documents that were previously found at the Penn Biden Center in Washington, D.C.
Penn students from China face travel challenges due to COVID-19 restrictions
The new COVID-19-related policy has impacted international students at Penn and their plans to return home over winter break.
Penn Medicine receives $9.7 million grant for genetic counseling
The grant will allow for genetic counselors to continue their education and research new ways to implement genomic data into clinical practice.


















