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Penn Ukrainian Student Association reflects on efforts to preserve, celebrate Ukrainian culture
Penn Ukrainians is a student organization that aims to preserve and promote Ukrainian culture, connect Ukrainian students on campus, and raise awareness about Ukraine and Ukrainian culture, according to its leadership.
DP Daybreak | Alumna wins $500K on 'Shark Tank'
Also, a Matisyahu concert at Penn Hillel attracted over 200 attendees.
Wharton alum reflects on Penn education after striking $500,000 Shark Tank deal
After the episode aired on March 15, Strzalka spoke with The Daily Pennsylvanian about creating the app and how the skills she gained at Penn contributed to her entrepreneurial efforts.
Penn Reproductive Justice holds inaugural conference emphasizing activism, representation
The conference featured four panels, a workshop, and over 15 speakers, with representatives from co-sponsoring organizations including the Penn Women’s Center, LGBT Center, and Penn Association for Gender Equity.
Over 200 community members attend Matisyahu performance at Penn Hillel
Matisyahu — a Jewish American, Grammy-nominated Reggae artist — came to Penn through an invitation from Penn Hillel.
Penn alum's study predicts $1 billion tax revenue loss from proposed Chinatown 76ers arena
The study, which expands on previous research conducted in 2022, examines the potential ramifications the $1.55 billion project could have on local businesses, specifically those within the food and entertainment sectors.
DP Daybreak | RA union alleges Penn 'negotiating in bad faith'
Also, President Joe Biden reflected on his Penn connections in new interview transcripts.
RA union files complaint against Penn, citing 'bad faith' negotiations, delays
A petition with almost 400 signatures describes “endless delay tactics and disrespect” during the negotiation process.
In Photos: Penn community gathers to ‘Take Back the Night’ with rally against sexual violence
The evening began with a rally featuring remarks from students and administrators and continued with a march across campus, a candlelight vigil, and stories from survivors of sexual abuse.
Undergraduate Assembly launches airport pairings program for students returning from spring break
The Undergraduate Assembly instituted an airport pairings program for this year's spring break, encouraging students’ joint use of ride-sharing services to reduce financial costs and carbon emissions while returning to campus.
'Helluva cancer center': New transcripts shed light on President Joe Biden's connection to Penn
In the transcripts released March 12, Biden spoke about his professorship at Penn, his work at the Penn Biden Center, and Penn Medicine.
Penn updates COVID-19 guidelines, shortening recommended isolation period to 24 hours
The CDC released updated COVID-19 recommendations on March 1, eliminating the five-day isolation period for those who test positive.
Penn sophomore Nathaniel Gordon died March 23
At Penn, Gordon was a member of the Pre-First Year Program and was involved with the Makuu: The Black Cultural Center community.
Williams Hall experiences elevated temperatures, causing student concern over learning process
A notice posted on several classroom doors in Williams acknowledged the issue and attributed it to issues with the building's air handler.
House committee challenging Penn tax-exempt status demands documents amid antisemitism investigation
Committee Chair Rep. Jason Smith (R-Mo.) sent a letter to Interim President Larry Jameson inquiring about disciplinary actions taken against individuals and groups whose antisemitic activity violated University policy.
House education committee passes bill mandating free speech for federal higher education funding
If enacted, the bill would require colleges and universities to disclose its policies on speech, association, and religion in order to receive Title IV funding from the federal government.
Former White House staffers under Trump admin. reflect on their experience ahead of 2024 election
Alyssa Farah Griffin and Sarah Matthews, who served on the White House communications team under the Trump administration, shared their thoughts on the Republican Party and why they will not be supporting Trump in the upcoming presidential election.
Wharton executive education introduces ‘People Management for Emerging Leaders’ course
From Sep. 3 to Oct. 15, 2024, Wharton Executive Education will host a live, online program titled People Management for Emerging Leaders.
Pulitzer Prize-winning author, physician Siddhartha Mukherjee named 2024 Commencement speaker
Penn will grant Mukherjee, who won the Pulitzer Prize for “The Emperor of All Maladies,” an honorary doctor of sciences degree.