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The Graduation Issue 2023: 2019-2020 Year in Review
Relive the Class of 2023's first year, in which the University transitioned to online school and the 2020 Democratic presidential primary election was in full swing.
How Penn's Commencement speakers have changed since 1938
Representation of women and people of color has grown over time, but these groups still make up minorities of Penn commencement speakers.
Meet the honorary degree recipients for this year's Commencement
The year's cohort of six recipients include a journalist, an astrophysicist, and Nobel Prize winners.
Five facts about Penn’s 2023 Commencement speaker, Idina Menzel
The award-winning Broadway actress will deliver Penn’s 2023 Commencement speech on May 15.
Penn cultural centers celebrate graduating Class of 2023
The Daily Pennsylvanian compiled a line-up of past events and celebrations that will continue throughout the rest of the academic year.
Student Nurses at Penn wins top recognition at national convention
The week-long convention is an opportunity for nursing students to connect with students from around the country and learn more about the field from peers and experts.
How the University City food scene has changed this semester
The Daily Pennsylvanian took a look at what’s changed in the University City food scene in the past semester and what's upcoming.
School year concludes amid significant turnover across Penn administration
The end of this semester marks the conclusion of Liz Magill's first academic year as Penn president.
Penn announces new scholarship, funding opportunities for international students
The Sundheim Penn First Plus International Opportunity Fund will give eligible students further resources for summer internships, research programs, and academic courses.
Penn Med residents and fellows vote to unionize, first housestaff union in Pennsylvania
Following the 892-110 vote, 1,400 housestaff members will be recognized by the Committee of Interns and Residents.
A ballot guide to the 2023 Philadelphia primary election
In Pennsylvania, the final day to register to vote for this election is May 1, and the last day to apply for a mail-in or civilian absentee ballot is May 9.
Penn endowment receives 'D' grade in passing human rights standards, report finds
Penn, Stanford, Princeton, Duke, MIT, the University of Chicago, and the University of Texas in receiving a grade of D or F.
Penn Med takes legal action after TikTok video about understaffing at University hospital
A judge denied a motion to protect Penn Medicine from TikToks published by malpractice attorney Thomas Bosworth.
Meet the 2023 mayoral candidates: Helen Gym
The mayoral candidate was recently on Penn's campus to join a rally in support of resident advisors and graduate associates’ efforts to unionize.
Meet the 2023 mayoral candidates: Cherelle Parker
The mayoral candidate, who received her master’s degree in public administration from the Fels Institute of Government in 2016, said she views Penn as an “essential service provider in the Philadelphia area.”
Meet the 2023 mayoral candidates: Allan Domb
The mayoral candidate, who recently attended a debate at an on-campus forum, said that Penn plays a strong and central role in Philadelphia.
Meet the 2023 mayoral candidates: Rebecca Rhynhart
Rhynhart said that she believes there are significant opportunities for the city to partner with Penn.
Meet the 2023 mayoral candidates: James DeLeon
DeLeon said that Penn students are “very astute” at recognizing the issues facing Philadelphia and that the University community is “extremely important.”
Meet the 2023 mayoral candidates: David Oh
In January 2022, Oh spearheaded a bipartisan letter signed by 16 out of 17 City Council members asking Penn administrators to review the role of Amy Wax.