On Monday, Semenza was one of three scientists awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for "discoveries of how cells sense and adapt to oxygen availability," the Nobel Assembly announced.

For all students planning to live on campus for the 2020-2021 academic year, Penn's housing application process will open on Thursday, Jan. 23 at 9 a.m.

At 8 a.m., protesters will begin to march from the Starbucks located at 34th and Walnut streets toward the Sansom entrance of the Penn Law school building. The protest will then continue in front of the law school building until 9 a.m. when classes begin for law students.

Here's a run-down of all your options, with fast facts about the college houses that can help you make the most informed decision on where to live next year.

Philadelphia laws uphold renters’ rights on myriad issues ranging from discrimination, rental suitability, evictions without “good cause,” and other unfair rental practices. 

Some Campus Apartments tenants are frustrated by the inconvenience caused by the new policy, which will require significantly more investment and effort when passing down a house from one set of residents to another. 

Greek life leaders have since argued against the new rule, pointing out that chapter houses are mostly filled by sophomores.

In fall 2018, evidence of mold, moisture, and mildew was found in about 100 student rooms in the Quad, and forced over 10 students to relocate to nearby hotels for a week.

College senior Jacky Chan, who is living in what is now Lauder College House for her fourth year, said she met many of her closest friends through the college house. 

While The Radian, Domus, and Hamilton Court Apartments are well-established places to live among Penn students, here are some other luxury apartments in the area.

Duckworth said the goal of the class is to help students find and engage with their passion — the main part of the course will involve students picking a new skill and reflecting as they pursue and develop it further. 

The trial run will take place in restrooms in popular locations on campus, such as Huntsman Hall and Van Pelt Library.

The document, available on the Penn Sustainability website, includes an alphabetical listing by school and department of courses that include a sustainability component.  

Only around two-thirds of quad rooms have personal sinks, Director of Residential Services Pat Killilee said.

The brief, filed by Penn and eighteen other universities, claims that talent and potential would be lost for universities and the nation as a whole if the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program were rescinded.

The Philadelphia City Council's Committee on the Environment unanimously approved a bill to phase out the usage, sales, and storage of heavy fuel oils over the next five years.

A total of 93 awards were granted this year across four categories, with each category having at least one Penn Medicine recipient.