Uproar, cheers, and fists: Here's a look back at 10 major United States politicians that have visited Penn's campus and Philadelphia since the 2018 Midterm Elections.
Timothy Powell, Penn professor of Religious Studies, dies of cancer at age 58
Powell also served as director of the initiative, which focused mainly on increasing the number and diversity of languages, specifically those of Indigenous communities, offered at Penn.
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia opens $75 million gene-therapy research lab
The lab opened in the basement of the Colket Translational Research Building on Oct. 31 and will serve as a cell and gene-therapy testing and production facility.
Robert Levy, Penn trustee emeritus and College graduate, died on Nov. 7
At Penn, Levy was the women’s tennis coach and played tennis for four years as an undergraduate. The Robert P. Levy Tennis Pavilion is named for him.
Timothy Powell, Penn professor of Religious Studies, dies of cancer at age 58
Powell also served as director of the initiative, which focused mainly on increasing the number and diversity of languages, specifically those of Indigenous communities, offered at Penn.
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia opens $75 million gene-therapy research lab
The lab opened in the basement of the Colket Translational Research Building on Oct. 31 and will serve as a cell and gene-therapy testing and production facility.
Penn Votes 2018: Photos from the midterm elections
Penn staff and students mobilized in record-breaking numbers to vote in Tuesday's midterm elections. From Gutmann voting to watch parties around campus, here's a look at how the day unfolded.
Robots are projected to steal one-third of jobs by 2030, but jobs in Philadelphia may be safer
Research from consulting firm McKinsey found that physical jobs, such as operating machinery or preparing fast food, could be at risk because of advanced automation.
Joe Biden will present the 2018 Liberty Medal to George W. and Laura Bush
Penn President Amy Gutmann, chair of the center's Liberty Medal Committee, and former Vice President Joe Biden presented the 2017 Liberty Medal to former Senator John McCain.
Housing at Penn has undergone significant transformations over the years. From the earliest on-campus housing in the Quadrangle to the newly-renovated Hill College House, The Daily Pennsylvanian explored just how much Penn dorms have changed.
Before his EGOT status, John Legend had a long history at Penn
The DP looks back at 1999 College graduate John Legend's time here at Penn after he becomes the newest member of the exclusive EGOT club.
Freshman profiles: get to know the Class of 2022
As the students of the Class of 2022 finish moving in and begin their freshman year, here are some of the newest members of Penn's campus.
Graduate School of Education student Kristina Krull, 25, died in her home
Krull received a bachelor's degree in Applied Exercise Science from Springfield College before earning a master's degree in Exercise and Sport Science from Merrimack College.
Penn's summer library schedule creates study headaches for some students
According to some students, reduced library hours during the summer make it difficult for them to find study spaces.
At campus Starbucks, Penn grad student is alleged victim of stuttering discrimination
On June 27, a Penn graduate student was allegedly mocked for his stutter by staff at a University City Starbucks. The National Stuttering Association also responded to the alleged incident, which circulated around social media.
Too lazy to work out? These Penn professors are looking for a way to change that.
In a wide-scale new experiment, Psychology professor Angela Duckworth and Wharton professor Katherine Milkman are looking into how Penn students can be left wondering just how they can motivate themselves to stay in shape.
DK Sushi in Franklin's Table lauded for its ‘excellent omakase’
The meal features 13 courses at a price of $35, with an array of dishes including “delicate hamachi brightened with lemon and layered with cucumber and tempura crisp, flash-cured salmon loin rubbed with ginger, broiled freshwater eel atop a sushi rice hashbrown, and a piece of Wagyu beef tataki dotted with heart of palm salad maki and tender sea urchin,” according to Food and Wine.
Over the summer months, construction heats up on Penn's campus
This summer, University construction projects include repairs to sidewalks, updates to building facades, and renovations of academic facilities.
Under new visa policy, Penn's Chinese graduate students face increased fees and fears of rejection
The Associated Press reported that under the new policy, only one-year visas will be given to Chinese students studying fields such as robotics, aviation, or high-tech manufacturing in the United States.
At Penn Law, journalists discuss the state of media in the Trump era
The panel discussed a number of challenges facing the media, including echo-chambers and the loss of credibility.


















