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Students say Penn’s noise guidelines unfairly targeted activists for transgender issues
The LGBT Center held a series of vigils on Locust Walk in honor of Transgender Day of Remembrance on Nov. 20.
Faculty diversity report reveals an increase in minority and female professors since 2011
According to the 2019 Action Plan for Faculty Excellence and Diversity, 35% of University standing faculty are female and over 8% are underrepresented minorities.
Penn forms faculty committee to expand research on 'climate emergency'
The group will talk about how to foster research and teaching of climate change worldwide, in addition to discussing how Penn could be more sustainable.
Photo Essay | The best on- and off-campus cafe study spots
As finals season approaches, The Daily Pennsylvanian has gathered the best cafes for studying in University City, West Philadelphia, and Center City.
How these Wharton students launched a tropical ice cream company now sold in 500 stores
Frutero was founded by MBA students Vedant Saboo and Mike Weber, who said they met each other on the first day of classes last year.
Parent who bribed Penn’s ex-basketball coach must pay $44 million to U.S. govt, Medicare
U.S. District Judge Robert Scola ruled that Esformes must pay $5 million to the Medicare system, $39 million to the U.S. government, and $617,000 to cover the costs of his incarceration.
Little Baby's Ice Cream will close permanently on Nov. 27
Previously, Little Baby's occupied a location in Franklin's Table on Walnut Street, which closed down earlier this year.
Penn mandates students return from study abroad in Hong Kong amid escalating protests
All of Penn’s partner universities in Hong Kong suspended in-person coursework and shifted to an online setting for the rest of the term.
Penn senior and 2019 graduate win prestigious Rhodes Scholarship
Binti Hasbullah and Damianos bring Penn's total number of Rhodes Scholars to 30. This is the third year in a row that Penn students have won the scholarship.
'Body Reclamation Week' tackles ableism, fatphobia, and trauma
"Body Reclamation Week" featured documentary screenings, workshops, and discussions on bodily autonomy, fatphobia, ableism, and trauma.
In this week’s crime log: assault at HUP and trespassing at Fisher-Bennett
On Nov. 10, the complainant, a hospital employee, was struck by the defendant, who was a patient.
Robbery with weapon at America's Best Wings prompts UPennAlert Thursday night
Two suspects entered the store with handguns and took money.
How a seven-week Wharton course brings the study of cryptocurrency to the classroom
The course was spearheaded by the Wharton Dean’s Undergraduate Advisory Board following student demand.
Penn Med study finds economic distress contributes to death from cardiovascular disease
The researchers compared counties' cardiovascular mortality rates to their scores on the Distressed Communities Index, a measure of economic activity.
Penn study finds local diversity did not increase Trump support in the 2016 election
The study found little evidence to support the idea that the increased diversity benefited Trump relative to past Republican candidates.
Penn Med study finds gun violence can cause lasting social and emotional damage
The study, published Nov. 20 in JAMA Surgery, looked at 183 gunshot wound patients who had been brought to Penn’s trauma center.
Penn researcher explores link between remembering past sacrifices and climate action
The researchers explored intergenerational reciprocity, or the idea people develop a sense of obligation towards future generations by reflecting on the sacrifices made by past generations.
From bait bikes to security cameras, here's a look at the security technologies on campus
Earlier this month, Penn's Division of Public Safety received Security Magazine’s Security 500 award for the No. 1 Public Safety program in higher education for the 13th year in a row.
TableTalk podcast host wants to 'combat Penn Face' in new season
Host Derek Nhieu, who is also the Class Board 2023 president, said he wants to bring a new focus to talking about challenging topics such as mental health and adversity.