Eighteen years after Gutmann’s inauguration, The Daily Pennsylvanian sat down to speak with 29 former and current leaders of the Penn community — including Gutmann herself — to chronicle the former president’s legacy through the lens of her original aspirations.
Path@Penn is now live for students to preview ahead of course registration
Between now and June, students will be using both Path@Penn and Penn InTouch for registration and academic planning.
Multiple gunshots fired outside McDonald’s at 40th and Walnut streets on Tuesday evening
According to DPS, witnesses observed two individuals who appeared to know one another — one of whom was the arrested suspect — having a physical altercation inside of the McDonald’s prior to the shooting.
Developer to file lawsuit over legislation preventing the sale of University City Townhomes
The Philadelphia City Council approved the bill in a 15-1 vote on March 10, WHYY reported.
Path@Penn is now live for students to preview ahead of course registration
Between now and June, students will be using both Path@Penn and Penn InTouch for registration and academic planning.
Multiple gunshots fired outside McDonald’s at 40th and Walnut streets on Tuesday evening
According to DPS, witnesses observed two individuals who appeared to know one another — one of whom was the arrested suspect — having a physical altercation inside of the McDonald’s prior to the shooting.
Penn professor John Trojanowski dies at 75
A researcher in the fields of neuroscience and neuropathology, Trojanowski was widely known for his groundbreaking discoveries on the major disease proteins in neurodegenerative diseases
Penn drops mask mandate in most indoor settings, effective immediately
Community members will no longer be required to wear a mask in athletic facilities, libraries, residential halls, and dining halls.
Philadelphia Health Department addresses previous errors in reported COVID-19 vaccination data
In response, Philadelphia will now have a second team of experts to verify vaccine numbers in addition to a new monthly review of vaccination data, the Inquirer reported.
Wharton professor Sigal Barsade dies at 56
Barsade's colleagues and students said that she embodied the empathy and thoughtfulness that she preached in her research.
Former Swedish PM says 'Europe will never be the same' at PWH event
Bildt spoke to the audience about the historical conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The event featured a conversation between Bildt and New York Times editor Clay Risen, and concluded with questions from attendees.
Board of Trustees unanimously confirms Liz Magill as ninth president
The longtime legal scholar and University of Virginia provost was confirmed during the Board of Trustees' Stated Meeting at the Inn at Penn on March 4.
Penn mulls lifting mask mandate as on-campus COVID-19 positivity rate remains low
Chief Wellness Officer Benoit Dubé told the DP that the University is working in conjunction with the City of Philadelphia to determine whether it is safe to reverse the mask mandate.
Limited inpatient psychiatric capacity in Philadelphia hospitals puts stress on providers
An October 2021 survey by The National Council for Mental Wellbeing found that 78% of organizations experienced increased demand for behavioral health services in the three months prior.
Flights to Europe from Philadelphia will continue amid Ukrainian conflict
American Airlines currently plans on continuing service to European cities for the immediate future. However, Ukraine has closed its airspace to all civilian flights in light of the conflict.
Experts analyze war in Ukraine, say ‘Putin has lost touch with reality’ at PWH event
Nearly 200 individuals gathered Wednesday — virtually and in person — to listen to the event's panelists address the U.S. government's response to the crisis and how other nations will likely respond.
Philadelphia lifts indoor mask mandate, moves to ‘All Clear’ response level
Effective immediately, masks are no longer required indoors, with exceptions for the “higher-risk” settings of schools, healthcare institutions, congregate settings, and public transportation.
Ukrainian students fear for families at home amid Russian invasion
Penn students who have family in Ukraine told The Daily Pennsylvanian that their families are conflicted about whether to stay at home or seek asylum in neighboring countries.
Abramson Cancer Center awarded $12.3 million grant to study new form of radiation therapy
The developing therapy — called FLASH for its speed — administers doses in under a second, while traditional therapies administer doses over several minutes, according to the press release.
Penn Abroad offers tips to students traveling abroad for spring break
In anticipation of spring break, Penn Global Support Services, and International Risk Management have issued five tips for international travel over the spring break.


















