Rush has been at Penn since 1994, in which she launched several public safety initiatives on campus and faced criticism from University and Philadelphia community members.
Students march on Locust demanding Penn formally recognize Indigenous Peoples' Day
The march, organized by student group Natives at Penn, began on 34th and Walnut streets and ended on the New College House West green.
Asbestos concerns linger a year after Penn pledged $100 million to Philadelphia schools
Various members of the Penn community, including parents, faculty members, and students, are still hopeful the University's donation can help mitigate the issue of environmental hazards — but worry that it may not be enough.
Students frustrated by assignments over fall break, but still excited for time off
Penn has the fewest days off of all the Ivy League schools with a fall break of only four days including the weekend.
Students march on Locust demanding Penn formally recognize Indigenous Peoples' Day
The march, organized by student group Natives at Penn, began on 34th and Walnut streets and ended on the New College House West green.
Asbestos concerns linger a year after Penn pledged $100 million to Philadelphia schools
Various members of the Penn community, including parents, faculty members, and students, are still hopeful the University's donation can help mitigate the issue of environmental hazards — but worry that it may not be enough.
GIC, Penn Park Farm partner to offer free, fresh produce to address food insecurity
Starting Sept. 13, the GIC began to offer weekly opportunities to pick up a bag of produce at the center’s location on 37th and Chestnut streets behind Pottruck Health and Fitness Center.
Penn Medicine receives $14 million grant for new suicide prevention research center
The initiative will be implemented over the next five years and will be called the Penn Innovation in Suicide Prevention Implementation Research (INSPIRE) Center.
Philadelphia reaches milestone with over 70% of adults fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Eighty-six percent of adults in the city have received at least their first dose.
What you need to know about Philadelphia's plastic bag ban
Businesses are prohibited from using single-use plastic bags, bags made from blown film extrusion, and bags with less than 40% recycled content.
Penn students reflect on summer pediatric cancer research
Perelman School of Medicine second year Andrew Siaw-Asamoah and College junior Cristle Ike received funding from Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation to pursue pediatric oncology research alongside a mentor.
SCUE launches website to prepare students for MATH 114 following reports of difficulty
The project reviews core concepts and prerequisite knowledge so that students can enter MATH 114: Calculus, Part II with more confidence regardless of their previous calculus experience.
6B leaders are pushing for more cultural center space and community building this fall
The Daily Pennsylvanian interviewed the 6B leaders about their priorities and ambitions for the fall semester, especially as the groups transition to in-person activities during COVID-19.
New Wharton group hosts first general body meeting to address diversity, equity, inclusion
WEDIG, which was founded in fall 2020, strives to promote inclusivity for underrepresented groups in Wharton.
Dartmouth becomes the fifth Ivy League school to announce plan to divest from fossil fuels
The announcement brings Dartmouth into the majority of Ivy League schools – with Brown, Columbia, Cornell, and Harvard having previously stated that they will pursue similar divestment strategies.
Class Board 2025 plans to bring back first-year traditions, starting with Econ Scream
Class Board 2025 will hold Econ Scream on Oct. 11 at the Ware Patio in the Quad.
Wharton professor Kevin Werbach wins Aspen Institute award for legal studies course
There was a 40% increase in nominations for the awards compared to last year, and the winning finalists were picked from nominations representing 90 schools from 19 countries.
Wharton prof. Eric Orts suspends U.S. Senate campaign
Orts centered his three-month-long campaign around combating the climate crisis. His exit leaves behind a wide field of candidates in the lead up to May’s Democratic primary.
Wharton graduate Donald Trump drops off Forbes 400 list of richest people
Although Trump’s net worth remains an estimated $2.5 billion for the second year in a row, a higher cutoff of $2.9 billion leaves him $400 million behind the list’s lowest spot.
Philadelphia COVID-19 vaccine mandate deadline extended after fears of worker shortages
The mandate now requires hospital and long term care facility workers and higher education faculty, students and staff to receive only their first vaccine dose by Oct. 15.



















