Hospital Pavilion, Wharton Academic Research Building, and New College House West are among the several new building projects to open during before the freshman class graduates.
An overview of the top stories at Penn last semester
Here are some of last spring's biggest stories that still have ongoing implications on campus.
Five professors all freshmen should know before their first day at Penn
Penn's campus is home to numerous scholars, but these five professors are faculty every Penn student should know.
Throwing toast and biting hats: a breakdown of Penn's traditions
From midnight screams to outdoor concerts, there are plenty of opportunities each year for students to get involved in the Penn community and celebrate with their peers.
An overview of the top stories at Penn last semester
Here are some of last spring's biggest stories that still have ongoing implications on campus.
Five professors all freshmen should know before their first day at Penn
Penn's campus is home to numerous scholars, but these five professors are faculty every Penn student should know.
The Penn mental health resources every freshman needs to know
From CAPS to student led groups, Penn's often competitive culture is complemented by these mental health resources every student should know.
Colin Kaepernick appears at Penn Law in huge potential development in collusion case
It is currently unclear what the purpose of today’s visit was, but recent reports indicate that Kaepernick's lawsuit against the NFL has moved to a critical point.
Following years of financial strain, Penn's "Pilam" is evicted from their chapter house
Their chapter house on Walnut Street – sandwiched between Penn’s chapters of Pi Kappa Alpha (“Pike”) and Sigma Alpha Epsilon (“S.A.E”) – will be handed over to Drexel’s chapter of Pi Lambda Phi.
Sam Woodward, man accused of murdering Blaze Bernstein, faces new hate crime charges
Reports that the homicide was a hate crime have been circulating since the spring, but this is the first time that formal charges are being raised.
Psychiatry Professor Benoit Dubé appointed as Penn's first Chief Wellness Officer
Dubé's position as director of all wellness initiatives across the University is the first of its kind in the Ivy League.
Former Temple Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity president on trial for 7 charges of sexual assault
On May 15, Temple University senior Ari Goldstein was arrested for attempted rape, according to Philly Voice.
Suspect apprehended in string of West Philadelphia sexual assaults
The Philadelphia Police are currently investigating the string of assaults and urges anyone with information to come forward.
Professor Kurzban resigned after allegations of inappropriate relationships with students
In an email sent to members of the Psychology department, the department chair Sharon Thompson-Schill said Kurzban denied the allegations but decided to leave for the 'best interests' of the University.
Two months since the anti-bias training, some employees say Starbucks’ efforts are not enough
During the anti-bias training, employees and managers watched 21 short videos about racial bias.
For some Penn graduate students, Brown's impending unionization election offers hope
After a year of graduate student campaigning, Brown’s Provost Richard M. Locke signed an agreement with pro-union group Stand Up for Graduate Student Employees on June 21 that will allow the organization to hold an election where Brown students can vote on whether they want to unionize.
The Center, currently located at 3720 Chestnut St., will be moving to the basement of St. Agatha-St. James Parish at 3728 Chestnut St. this August.
In statement, Penn calls Supreme Court’s upholding of travel ban "inimical" to University values
“We continue to be very troubled by the executive order, now upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court, that prohibits travelers from seven countries from entering the United States, five of them majority-Muslim,” Gutmann said.
Police altercation at Phila's Walnut St Cinemark leaves family protesting racial injustice
On June 22, a black family went to see the 7:45 p.m. showing of "Jurassic World" at the Cinemark at the intersection of 40th and Walnut streets. After a couple hours, they were surrounded by six police officers.
Penn unveils new findings on history with slavery: over 75 former trustees owned slaves
Among the findings announced by the University on Thursday was that 75 of Penn's former trustees were slave owners, including Penn’s first Provost, William Smith.
















