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Penn community members disapprove of Rep. Santos's controversial statements, actions
Students who are constituents of Santos told the DP that the Congressman is "a shameful representation of our district."
Penn has shortest breaks among Ivy League and local universities, DP analysis finds
The analysis found that Penn has only 24 days off this academic year out of all weekdays, reading days, and exam days in the school year.
Perelman School of Medicine ends participation in U.S. News & World Report rankings
The Perelman School of Medicine, ranked No. 6 in 2023, follows withdrawals from the U.S. News rankings by other graduate schools within the past year.
Penn sophomore scales highest volcano in world on bicycle over winter break
Ryan Torres has previously walked from Locust Walk to New York City and cycled across America.
Penn students celebrate Lunar New Year amid calls for more University recognition
Student groups plan Lunar New Year festivities, with hopes for the University to initiate celebrations on its own.
Penn Medicine launches pre-nursing program for high school students
The 25 selected ASPIRE scholars will receive interactive educational sessions, on-site exposure, and mentorship opportunities.
Philadelphia physicians apologize for Holmesburg Prison experiments
The College of Physicians apologized for its affiliation with the Penn dermatology professor who conducted medical experiments on inmates.
Saint Joseph's University to merge with Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
The merger, which will take effect in January 2024, will allow St. Joe’s to add over 20 nursing and allied health programs to its curriculum.
Penn Carey Law maintains opposition to U.S. News rankings after changes to methodology
Penn Carey Law, which most recently ranked sixth in the U.S. News rankings, previously described them as “unnecessarily secretive and contrary to important parts of our mission.”
Students found Penn chapter of BlackGen Capital, a minority-focused finance club
The organization’s mission is to reduce the boundaries that minorities face to entering the financial services and business industries.
From smoothies to breakfast sandwiches, Penn Dining expands food options
Changes include smoothies at breakfast, all-day breakfast sandwiches at Gourmet Grocer, more peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, and more made-to-order pasta.
Wharton graduate, former Phila. mayor Michael Nutter will not run for mayor again
Two of the current mayoral candidates have also graduated from the University.
Yale revises mental health policies to allow for leaves of absence
Yale announced new mental policies following student, faculty, and alumni criticism of the withdrawal policies.
ProPublica investigation finds Penn Museum holds Native American remains, despite federal law
The investigation found that museums across the US hold more than 110,000 Native American remains, despite a 1990 federal law.
Eight Penn faculty members recognized for shaping education practice and policy
The 2023 Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings feature eight Penn professors among 200 total scholars.
Pottruck celebrates 20th anniversary with giveaways, free classes
The festivities will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. and will include activities such as open bouldering on the rock wall, bench press and free throw competitions, and a spin class.
Former Wharton professor named Columbia University's president
Minouche Shafik, who served as a Visiting Associate Professor at Wharton in January 1996 to June 1996, will assume the presidency on July 1.
Penn's political groups 'hope to keep momentum going' following midterm elections
Representatives from College Republicans, Penn Young Democratic Socialists of America, and Penn Dems hope to focus on the Philadelphia mayoral race and increasing engagement within the Penn community.
Penn students, faculty weigh in on concerns about ChatGPT use in education
ChatGPT, which was developed by OpenAI, can complete tasks like writing essays or code and solving math problems.