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Snort! Oink! Rescue pigs lounge on Locust for Wharton class project
The project was a part of MGMT 203's “Swag Day,” in which teams of students have to bring in an item or experience they obtained for free.
Two cases of mumps reported at Penn State following Pennsylvania outbreak
This report follows the ongoing outbreak at Temple in addition to isolated cases at Penn and Drexel.
University City drivers could be charged a congestion fee within the next couple years
Philadelphia might implement a fee for driving in congested areas depending on the outcome of New York City's similar plans for 2020.
Quaker Days is now longer and includes ED students — but housing is more limited
Scrapping the early decision student preview day, ConnectEd, this past February, Penn Admissions is changing the Quaker Days model – inviting ED students to join regular decision students on April 8, 10, and 17.
Penn & Slavery symposium reveals U. was funded by donations from owners of enslaved people
The symposium, which was a two-day event consisting of panels by historians and presentations by students, took place on April 3 and 4 and was co-hosted by the Program on Race, Science, and Society.
In this week’s crime log: eight counts of building theft and a case of illegal narcotics
On March 23, on the 4000 block of Ludlow Street, at about 11 a.m., the complainant reported that his parked vehicle was damaged and had footprints on the hood, windshield, and roof.
Financial Services now guarantees summer funding for 'highly-aided' sophomores and juniors
Penn will now be able to expand its funding efforts towards more students who seek financial support over the summer.
SPEC stands by Miguel despite student protests over sexual assault allegation
A group of Penn students created a Facebook event titled 'Stand Against Miguel at Fling' to protest the a prior sexual assault allegation, which SPEC says it was not aware of when the group selected the Fling headliner.
Students create Wikipedia pages for underrepresented artists at Penn Libraries event
Attendees heard a presentation from Black Lunch Table, an organization that encourages dialogue on topics that affect artists of color.
Power outage on Walnut Street hits approx. 1,000 students and locals Sunday evening
The source of the outage is unknown, but a PECO spokesperson said the company is working to restore power as soon as possible.
Wellness Week aims to reach more diverse audience with expanded definition of well-being
The week featured free classes at Pottruck, workshops on topics like nutrition and self-affirmation, the launch of the “Dear Penn Freshmen” letters, and free donuts on Locust Walk.
LSD, shrooms, and psychiatry: Penn summit highlights clinical applications of psychedelics
The summit was organized by the Penn Society of Psychedelic Science, an interdisciplinary student group dedicated to building an academic community around studying psychedelics.
Penn students visit Singapore to learn about ancient epic poetry
Students in the class learn about classic epics from the West, such as "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey," and epics from the East, including "Gilgamesh" and "Ramayana."
Penn parent found guilty in case involving bribery of Jerome Allen for college admission
Philip Esformes was convicted of 20 federal charges, including bribery, after being charged with 26 counts. With over $1.3 billion in fraudulent Medicare and Medicaid claims, Esformes’ trial marked the largest health care fraud case ever charged by the federal government.
Students rally at 'Take Back the Night' to protest sexual violence on campus
The event consisted of a rally on College Green, a march around campus, a survivor speak-out at Houston Hall, and a debrief at the Penn Women’s Center at the end of the night.
Photo Essay | Penn fights against sexual violence at Take Back the Night
On April 4, hundreds of students, faculty, and peers gathered for Take Back the Night, an international movement and protest against sexual assault, domestic violence, relationship violence, and all other forms of sexual violence.
Roy and Diana Vagelos make the largest donation in SAS history for a research building
The new energy building, which will be located on 32nd and Walnut streets next to David Rittenhouse Laboratory, will provide research spaces for both SAS and Penn Engineering.
Fintech leaders discuss the future of finance at Stevens Center opening event
Panelists discussed topics ranging from the definition and future of fintech to the role of cryptocurrency and platforms like Cash App in a changing financial scene.
College junior Natasha Menon elected next Undergraduate Assembly president
College junior Brian Goldstein will also serve as vice president of the UA.