Philadelphia is the second city in the U.S. to have a permanent Office of LGBT Affairs, the first being Washington D.C.
Prof. publishes book on 'superforecasters'
Management and psychology professor writes that ordinary citizens may be able to out-predict professional analysts and pundits with confidential information
A Tale of Two Startups: leaving Penn to build a company
While Penn students attempt to follow the paths of tech giants like Mark Zuckerberg and Steve Jobs by taking time off from school to work on their tech startups, the ultimate decision of whether to return to classes or forgo the degree isn't an easy one.
New SAC Chair shares vision, goals
College junior Jeremy Cohen will lead the Student Activities Council until next October
Prof. publishes book on 'superforecasters'
Management and psychology professor writes that ordinary citizens may be able to out-predict professional analysts and pundits with confidential information
A Tale of Two Startups: leaving Penn to build a company
While Penn students attempt to follow the paths of tech giants like Mark Zuckerberg and Steve Jobs by taking time off from school to work on their tech startups, the ultimate decision of whether to return to classes or forgo the degree isn't an easy one.
New housing prices increase access for financially constrained students
Of all the college houses, the change will have a particularly strong impact on Gregory and DuBois.
Penn for Jeb launches on campus
Penn for Jeb, a political group backing Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush, is still in the process of getting the word out via their Facebook page.
Penn Museum to showcase gender across cultures
The “Gender Across Cultures” film series will highlight the struggle of varying gender identities across the globe, as well as their historical importance.
Man who jumped onto el train tracks dead
A man was killed after being struck by an elevated subway train in West Philadelphia Tuesday morning. The man appears to have jumped intentionally, according to SEPTA officials.
Mayoral candidate Jim Kenney speaks at Penn the day before Election Day
Kenney is likely to be elected the next mayor of Philadelphia.
African American MBA Association preps for annual conference
An inside look at the hip hop industry, a pitch competition and an analysis of diversity in tech are all in store at a conference this weekend.
Penn's Innovation Prize is bigger and broader than other Ivies'
The prize is among the largest social entrepreneurship awards offered by an American college.
Alum starts science-themed socks company
2006 College graduate and STEMsocks founder Rachel Senturia is on a mission to make science cool.
Penn grad Lawrence Lessig drops out of presidential race
A Penn graduate’s quest for the White House has ended.
Sophomore accused of Castle arson charged with 24 criminal counts
College and Wharton sophomore Lorenzo Bonfiglio was arrested last week for allegedly committing arson at the Castle fraternity house.
Vox.com editor describes career as TV critic
On Monday night, the Kelly Writers House hosted TV critic Todd VanDerWerff in the first event of the yearly “Writing About TV” series. VanDerWerff is the former TV Editor at The A.V. Club and is now the Culture Editor at Vox Media.
Penn ministries mobilize for a greener footprint
Religious groups and buildings are finding ways to save energy that are best suited to their unique situations.
Religious students made to choose between holidays and grades
For most students, midterm season is stressful enough as is. Religious Jewish and Muslim students, however, face an additional stress factor on an annual basis with the possibility of midterms being scheduled on the same day as a religious holiday.
Penn unlikely to follow Cornell's new spring admissions program
Historically, Penn had a similar program, Dean of Admissions Eric Furda said. But reviving the program does not seem to be a priority.



















