In her speech, Gutmann emphasized the need to recognize all those who lost their lives that day, including 16 Penn alumni.
Student activists share ‘disorientation guide’ critiquing Penn’s impact on campus and Phila.
The 2021 Disorientation Guide, which was compiled by a coalition of student activist groups called the "People's Board," consists of articles about Penn's impact on students, staff, Philadelphia, and the world.
From sushi in McClelland to Mexican in Houston, students review new campus dining options
After Penn opened several new dining locations this semester, students have voiced mixed opinions on the new dining options.
Prior to the attacks, many Penn students said it was just a normal morning. But the attacks threw the day into uncertainty — some students proceeded to class as usual before the University suspended operations, and reporters and editors from The Daily Pennsylvanian rushed to the office to cover the unfolding tragedy.
Student activists share ‘disorientation guide’ critiquing Penn’s impact on campus and Phila.
The 2021 Disorientation Guide, which was compiled by a coalition of student activist groups called the "People's Board," consists of articles about Penn's impact on students, staff, Philadelphia, and the world.
From sushi in McClelland to Mexican in Houston, students review new campus dining options
After Penn opened several new dining locations this semester, students have voiced mixed opinions on the new dining options.
Penn Medicine Pavilion to hire more than 600 staff members ahead of November opening
The Pavilion will house the oncology, neuroscience, and cardiovascular care units, and is set to open on Nov. 1.
Study abroad returns with limited options this semester
Travel to seven countries resumed after Penn suspended study abroad programs in spring 2020 due to global travel restrictions and health risks.
Penn announces committee to select Gutmann’s successor
Gutmann is set to depart her role after President Joe Biden nominated her to serve as the U.S. ambassador to Germany in July.
More than 225 instructors petition Penn to allow option to teach remotely
The petition, which was sent to Penn administrators on Aug. 22, is inclusive of tenured and non-tenured faculty, adjunct professors, lecturers, and graduate student instructors.
While students have eagerly awaited a return to in-person campus life, some are also feeling a sense of anxiety associated with in-person interactions.
Penn’s COVID-19 positivity rate decreases after uptick during campus reopening
A total of 82 students tested positive from Aug. 29 through Sept. 4, slightly fewer than the 85 positive student tests from the week prior.
Penn Med and Wharton to invest $5 million in business that improve Philadelphians’ health
The partnership is designed to solve social problems that act as social determinants of health, such as economic instability and inadequate education.
La Salle University moves classes online due to "concentrated increase" in COVID-19 cases
La Salle reported 43 positive cases on Sept. 6, up from four cases during the first week of classes.
From food trucks to restaurants, here’s where to eat on and around campus this semester
With Penn's campus once again populated with students, many local restaurants have reopened their doors, and some have normalized their capacities and hours after closing or limiting operations due to COVID-19.
PSG leaders want more undergraduates in search committee for Penn’s next president
Only one undergraduate student will serve on the search committee for Penn's next president.
Sophomores praise Penn’s first-ever Second-Year Orientation
After missing in-person New Student Orientation last fall, the Class of 2024 became the first sophomore class to attend a specialized second-year orientation program.
Annenberg event explores gender and racial bias in online algorithms
The event, titled “Annenberg Conversations on Gender: From Algorithm Audits to Accountability,” featured conversation about implicit biases in Google Image Search results.
UA executive board to prioritize cultural houses, student feedback on class schedule
The UA internally elected College and Wharton junior Carson Sheumaker as speaker, College sophomore Pranav Tadikonda as secretary, and College junior Sarah Ramadan as treasurer.
In Photos: Philadelphia feels Ida’s wrath as Schuylkill overflows, streets and highways flood
The remnants of Hurricane Ida brought severe flooding to Philadelphia, shutting down major roadways and causing the Schuylkill River to overflow. Here's what it looked like.
















