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Wharton will offer a new seminar merging business education with social justice for Spring 2024
Wharton's new course, LGST 2990: Seminar in Law and Society, offered in Spring 2024, will study the nature, functions, and limits of law as an agency of societal policy.
University of Pennsylvania Health System reports $58 million in operating profits this quarter
UPHS, which owns six acute-care hospitals, reported a revenue of $2.6 billion, signaling a growth of 7.2%.
Penn announces two new initiatives to encourage dialogue, campus community over shared meals
The newly announced programs — Conversations for Community and Dinners Across Differences — will offer meals free of charge for Penn community members, allowing them to discuss issues of interest.
Live updates: Penn President Liz Magill testifies before Congress on antisemitism
The hearing, titled “Holding Campus Leaders Accountable and Confronting Antisemitism,” will begin at 10:15 a.m.
Magill's free speech fight at Penn
A year and a half since Magill’s first Convocation address, many students, faculty, and alumni told the DP that they no longer feel that free speech and productive disagreement are possible on campus.
Penn community members show support for Goldie following protest for Gaza at Center City location
On Sunday night, demonstrators gathered outside the Goldie location in Rittenhouse Square, chanting, "Goldie, Goldie, you can’t hide, we charge you with genocide" as they marched along Walnut Street.
Penn violated academic freedom by banning 'Israelism' film, Middle East Studies Association says
The letter called the ban of the "Israelism" screening “a disregard for your students’ constitutionally protected right of free speech and a violation of the principles of academic freedom.”
What to know ahead of Magill’s testimony before Congress about antisemitism on college campuses
The Daily Pennsylvanian broke down the key context behind Magill's upcoming testimony and what else people can expect at the hearing.
Pennsylvania passes bill requiring informed patient consent for pelvic exams
The bill is intended to build trust between patients and doctors and protect patients, especially unconscious women, who are historically affected by the practice of pelvic exams.
Penn professor receives John Scott Award for work in climate change research
Mann has made significant contributions to understanding the impact of human-caused climate change and the associated policy implications.
Quaker Kitchen transformed by chef manager Clara Park, winner of Food Network's 'Chopped'
Park boasts a longtime background in fine dining and recipe development, having trained and worked at restaurants, including New York’s Momofuku Ko, Philadelphia’s Osteria, and Le Moulin Bregeon in France.
Pro-Palestinian supporters rally against war in Gaza as Penn investigates graffiti along march route
The joint rally — which was hosted with the Coalition to Save the UC Townhomes — featured speakers sharing the organizations’ shared stances against gentrification and occupation.
Mason residents voice frustration with lack of heat, flooding issues amid management changes
Under new management, residents are reporting ongoing frustration due to a lack of heat, burst pipes, and flooding issues.
Penn first year wins bronze for startup at Singapore national entrepreneurship competition
Chong – who is from Singapore – represented Penn in the award’s Uni/Open Category, competing against top student entrepreneurs across Singapore.
Two Wharton graduates create AI startup that predicts drug trial outcomes
BioPhy launched their AI software, called BioLogicAI, this month and received a 4.5 million dollar funding from numerous investors, including a company co-founded by Chelsea Clinton.
Wharton graduate, startup founder Charlie Javice to go to trial in October 2024 over alleged fraud
Javice was indicted in May on four charges of wire fraud, securities fraud, and bank fraud and conspiracy.
Kelly Writers House will host its annual Edible Books Contest on Dec. 4
The event was first held in 2009 and aims to provide a space for Penn community members to use humor while creating literary-inspired, edible works of art.
Penn law students protest outside white nationalist's guest lecture at class taught by Amy Wax
The students engaged in a protest in the Penn Carey Law courtyard outside of the class hosting Professor Amy Wax’s guest speaker Jared Taylor.
Penn Political Union, FIRE host panel about free speech and academic freedom on campus
The panelists discussed the cancellation of progressive Jewish group Penn Chavurah's screening of "Israelism" and the Palestine Writes Literature Festival.