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Penn says conservative pundit Dinesh D'Souza can no longer speak at ARCH
The University cited security concerns as driving their decision to shut down the event in the ARCH building and has not offered an alternative venue, Penn College Republicans leaders said. The club still intends to bring D'Souza to campus.
Penn says it hopes to expand first-gen., low-income NSO course to all freshmen
The board also proposed a potential joint master’s degree program that would involve collaboration from the Graduate School of Education, the School of Engineering and Applied Science, and the Weitzman School of Design.
Construction on the $4.4 million Weitzman Plaza set to begin in May 2020
The College Hall construction will cost $5.4 million and will take place between December 2019 and June 2020.
Wharton senior publishes book urging students to push against norms of success
Williams, who is also the co-founder of clothing brand Young Moguls, self-published “Breaking the System: Unlocking Your Limitless Potential” this summer.
Penn Student Government week gives students chances to meet their representatives
PSG leaders aim to foster a space where students can learn about each of the six government branches and feel comfortable advocating their concerns to student representatives.
Robbery with weapon on 43rd and Pine streets prompts UPennAlert Thursday evening
Four Penn graduate students were reportedly robbed.
Liquid nitrogen leak prompts Chemistry Building evacuation Thursday afternoon
A ruptured pipe caused the leak, according to an email from Division of Public Safety Executive Director of Operations Kathleen Shields Anderson.
In Tuesday's election, Penn student turnout increased five-fold from the last mayoral race
On Tuesday, at least 1,058 students voted for mayor and city council positions. In November 2015, only 213 students voted on election day.
Photo Essay | Where to recycle hazardous waste, clothes, and more on Penn’s campus
Many of the items Penn students and faculty use on campus end up in the wrong place. Here's how to properly dispose of styrofoam, light bulbs, and electronic waste on Penn's campus.
Mike Vaughan, Wharton grad and former COO of Venmo, recalls his unorthodox path to success
Vaughan spoke at Wharton Council's annual Business of Life lecture, which features members of the Wharton community with unique life stories and unconventional journeys to success.
Perry World House hosts event on the history and future of U.N. peacekeeping missions
In a discussion with Political Science professor Nicholas Sambanis, Swing shared his personal insights on the successes and challenges of U.N. peacekeeping missions.
Implicit bias is not main cause of racial profiling, speaker argues at Criminology event
Ojmarrh Mitchell argued that while racial profiling is often attributed to implicit bias, structural and institutional factors play a bigger role.
Mayor Jim Kenney cruises to win a second term in Philadelphia elections
Along with Kenney's expected triumph, the victory of Working Families Party member Kendra Brooks in a City Council at-large seat was a milestone achievement that weakened Republican control in Philadelphia politics.
Angela Duckworth finds grit is not always the best predictor of success in new research
The study, which focused on West Point students, finds that cognitive abilities were the best predictor of academic and military grades, but physical ability and grit were more important for making it through the grueling initiation training.
At Perry World House, Lord Mendelsohn highlights need for U.K. to reform after Brexit
Mendelsohn, who has served in the British Parliament's House of Lords since 2013, spoke about the history, possible causes, and implications of the Brexit referendum on Tuesday evening.
New course will explore the ways humans have altered the environment throughout history
“Global Environmental History from Paleolithic to Present" will address how changes in human social and government organization throughout history have affected the environment.
Award-winning Marketing professor Cait Lamberton on why she chose to teach at Wharton
Lamberton will serve as the inaugural Alberto I. Duran President’s Distinguished Professor in Wharton’s Marketing Department. Lamberton previously taught at the University of Pittsburgh for more than 10 years.
Kelly Writers House hosts first Latina Poetry Night with renowned poets
The event featured four Latina poets: Marta López-Luaces, Lizabel Mónica, Azahara Palomeque, and Mercedes Roffé.
Here’s what you should know about Philadelphia’s Nov. 5 election
Along with City Council races, Philadelphia residents will elect a mayor, sheriff, city commissioner, and will vote in several judicial races and on three ballot questions about Philadelphia and Pennsylvania policies.