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Philadelphia City Council approves permanent 10 p.m. curfew for teens
Over the summer, the rule was enforced in the city and was framed as a way to keep children safe during the gun violence crisis.
Annenberg study reports media continues to perpetuate holiday-suicide myth
The APPC presented its findings on Dec. 5 from an annual analysis of news coverage of the myth.
Penn professor and twin to discuss their coauthored book on curiosity at Penn Bookstore
Dani S. Bassett, a professor of bioengineering at Penn, will join their twin Perry Zurn, an associate professor of philosophy at American University, to talk about the process behind writing the book.
Campus Apartments releases updated plans for planned building at 41st and Walnut Streets
The new building, which is expected to be completed in 2026, will be eleven stories and house the company headquarters, additional office spaces, and 136 apartments, including a penthouse level.
Wharton and College senior named as one of 12 Mitchell Scholars
The Mitchell Scholarship accepted only 12 students out of 306 applicants this year, and Balasubramanian will pursue a master’s degree in philosophy at Trinity College Dublin.
Financial Wellness at Penn will host events to promote financial literacy during the spring
Workshops for money resolutions and goal-setting will take place in January, followed by tax workshops and budgeting tips in February.
Wharton research study finds 'quantity requests' are more favorable
The study — titled “Giving Suggestions: Using Quantity Requests to Increase Donations” and published in the Journal of Consumer Research — found that quantity requests were more effective in increasing donations.
Perry World House event to explore social media as a tool to expose human rights violations
The conversation will be moderated by PWH Senior Executive Director LaShawn Jefferson. The event will be offered both in person at the World Forum and on Zoom on Tuesday, Dec. 6, from 4-5 p.m.
Students sue Yale for allegedly discriminating against students with mental health disabilities
The 41-page suit was filed by Yale student mental health group Elis for Rachael and two current Yale undergraduates on behalf of all Yale students who have suffered from mental health disabilities.
Penn students travel to Philadelphia suburbs to vote in Bulgarian general election
This election marks was the country's fourth general election in two years.
Wharton Dean Erika James talks new book, crisis leadership in interview with the DP
James told The Daily Pennsylvanian that she hopes the book will help people recognize challenges as a means to better prepare them with navigating future unexpected situations.
Amy Wax's classes see sharp decline in enrollment as Penn's investigation nears second year
An analysis by the DP found that seminars taught by Wax have seen a below-average enrollment compared to all Penn Carey Law seminars for at least six semesters.
Penn’s LGBT Center announces opening of its new Clothing Closet
The idea first stemmed from a desire to provide gender-affirming products like binders and shapewear to Penn students.
Edible Books Contest will be fully in-person at Kelly Writers House for first time in two years
The event asks participants to create a food-based representation of a book that is important to them.
With 40% of Penn undergraduates participating, Penn Marriage Pact returns
A total of 4,235 undergraduates filled out the Marriage Pact this year.
Penn Carey Law will end participation in U.S. News & World Report rankings
The decision brings Penn Carey Law into a group that includes Yale, Harvard, and other top law schools that which have also announced they will withdraw from the rankings.
Startup co-founded by Penn Gene Therapy Program's Jim Wilson receives $65 million in funding
iECURE, which was co-founded by GTP's James Wilson, announced on Wednesday that the company has extended its Series A venture funding.
Penn graduate reads from her debut novel, "Big Girl," at Kelly Writers House event
This past Tuesday at Kelly Writers House, Sullivan read two excerpts from her new novel, focusing on the central themes of race, self-image, femininity, class, and sexuality.
Stanford opens investigation into its president for alleged scientific misconduct
Scientific experts raised concerns about four papers that Tessier-Lavigne — a renowned neuroscience and former biotechnology executive — co-authored between 2001 to 2008.