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1968 Wharton graduate, former president Donald Trump pleads not guilty to 34 felony counts
Trump is the first sitting or former president to face criminal charges.
Penn Closet reopens storefront on the bottom floor of Williams Hall
Penn Closet is now located in room 117 on the bottom floor of Williams Hall and is open Monday through Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and Fridays from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Annenberg study reveals the American public is misinformed about the flu and COVID-19
The study surveyed over 1,600 American adults and found that while there is a basic understanding of the flu and COVID-19, there is still some uncertainty about the viruses and their respective vaccines.
Penn Global Seminars expands new course offerings for next academic year
Penn Abroad announced eighteen Penn Global Seminars for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Penn Carey Law professor Sophia Lee to serve as school's first female dean
Deans serve as the chief academic and administrative officers of their schools, reporting directly to the provost of the University.
Inaugural commanding DEI officer no longer with Penn Police after unannounced departure
McCoy's unexpected departure, which was not initially made public, leaves the position vacant.
Penn rated as one of the most promising places to work in student affairs
"Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs" is a survey to examine the extent to which diversity and inclusion influence the various aspects of student affairs.
Black-owned sustainable fashion brand to open flagship store in University City
The store — located at 140 S. 34th St. — will be the flagship store and is the second in Philadelphia, following a store at 3605 Lancaster Ave.
MERT holds Mass Casualty Incident drill to prepare for on-campus medical emergencies
MERT held a Mass Casualty Incident drill on March 25 to prepare EMTs for the possibility of a medical emergency on campus.
Folklore and Near Eastern Languages & Civilizations professor Dan Ben-Amos dies at 88
Ben-Amos began teaching at Penn in 1967, serving as a professor and eventually chairman of the Department of Folklore and Folklife.
Lauv set to headline concert for 50th anniversary of Spring Fling
This year’s concert will be more of a “festival experience” with concessions, photo opportunities, and other activities.
Penn first years launch first Asian American publication on campus in nearly 20 years
Articles will range from information on fashion, music, and food to discussions on Asian hate in America, the Chinatown 76ers arena protests, and interviews with politicians.
UA's presidential, vice presidential debates address club funding, amplifying student voices
The debates also touched upon the views of the two candidates in recent campus news such as Penn’s decision to discontinue the Dean’s List, recent concerns regarding Greek life hazing, and how the candidates aim to increase diversity, equity and inclusion.
Penn students, local politicians rally for RA union recognition in campus demonstration
The rally was organized by United RAs at Penn and featured guest speakers such as Philadelphia mayoral candidate and 1993 College graduate Helen Gym.
SPEC cancels annual spring speaker event with Jonathan Majors after his arrest
Jonathan Majors was set to visit Penn through SPEC Connaissance’s spring speaker event.
Coffee shop and retailer United By Blue permanently closes Philadelphia locations
United By Blue closed the two locations — one at 3421 Walnut Street and one at 205 Race Street — on March 30.
President Joe Biden makes unexpected visit to Penn's campus, gallery at Addams Hall
This is Biden's second time visiting campus as president.
Penn covers up sign of rowing center named after former coach amid sexual assault allegations
The covering-up occurred two days after The Daily Pennsylvanian reported that the filmmaker, Jennifer Fox, demanded that the University remove Ted Nash's name from the rowing center.
Philadelphia mayoral candidates debate at on-campus forum ahead of primary election
Community members heard from candidates Allan Domb, 2016 Fels Institute of Government master's graduate Cherelle Parker, David Oh, Derek Green, Jeff Brown, and Maria Quiñones Sánchez.