News
Penn Medicine and CHOP partner with Costa Rica to advance breakthrough cancer therapy
Penn Med, CHOP, and Costa Rica's social security program will work together to develop a clinical trial protocol that will help more Costa Rican healthcare providers use this therapy for their patients.
Dr. Oz will face Lt. Gov. John Fetterman in November’s Senate general election
After the primary season, John Fetterman and Dr. Oz are now on the campaign trail, hoping to gain votes and find new supporters before the Pennsylvania Senate election in November.
Philadelphia Museum of Art appoints Sasha Suda as new director
Suda will officially begin her role as director of the 145-year-old museum on September 21.
Saint Joseph's University and University of the Sciences officially merge into one institution
The new university will bear the name of Saint Joseph's University and function on two campuses.
Amy Gutmann receives honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Princeton University
Gutmann was honored for her work in significantly expanding the number of low income and first generation students at Penn, as well as her most recent achievement as the first woman to serve as U.S. Ambassador to Germany.
First case of monkeypox confirmed in Philadelphia
The global outbreak, first detected in a British citizen, currently numbers 1,088 cases across 29 countries. In the United States, 35 cases of the disease have been confirmed.
Three killed, 11 wounded in mass shooting Saturday night on Philadelphia's South Street
Initial gunshots were fired around 11:30 p.m., and multiple shooters were seen firing into a crowd along the famous street, where many bars, restaurants, and retail stores are located.
Morehouse College student sues Philadelphia Police after alleged violent encounter
A recent lawsuit filed against two Philadelphia police officers and the city says an officer shattered a college student's facial bones during the 2020 Walter Wallace Jr. protests
Penn Wharton Budget Model attributes surge in 2021 taxes owed to increases in household financial income
The report stated that household income increased as the economy recovered from the pandemic, leading to surges in taxes owed.
Philadelphia to provide free COVID-19 testing kits to event organizers
Philadelphia's Department of Public Health launched an application for free rapid COVID-19 tests for events.
Perelman School of Medicine adds five HBCUs to PASS program to increase diversity in medicine
Launched in 2008, the PASS program is designed to increase the number of physicians from groups underrepresented in medicine.
Princeton fires tenured professor, citing inappropriate relationship with student
The university based its reasons for Katz's dismissal on a complaint submitted by an alumna who had a prohibited relationship with Katz — while under his academic supervision — as an undergraduate.
Starbucks stores on Penn’s campus unionize, adding fuel to a nationwide labor movement
Recently unionized Starbucks baristas on campus are demanding protections against the corporation for what they view as unfair wages, inconsistent scheduling and staffing issues, safety violations, and harassment.
Incoming MBA/M.A. student found after missing for 6 days
Kenni Ndili, an incoming MBA/M.A. student, was found safely after being missing for six days. It appears that she was robbed and went missing shortly after.
Penn anthropologist sues the University for defamation following MOVE bombing accusations
The lawsuit has been issued against Penn, The Philadelphia Inquirer, the Association of Black Anthropologists, and the Society of Black Archaeologists, among other parties.
Petition supporting CIS professor with low course evaluation gains over 300 signatures
Greenberg receiving a low average course evaluation score prompted fears of his termination, according to the petition.
Biotech startup founded by Penn first years wins $85,000 at Startup Challenge
ToxiSense seeks to develop a cheaper and more sustainable test for clean drinking water and biopharmacological products.
Over 4,000 people sign petition calling on Penn to investigate student plagiarism allegations
A 30-page document appears to present numerous instances of plagiarism and fabricated data in research papers and preprints authored by two students enrolled at Penn.
Morgan Building to be renamed Stuart Weitzman Hall following School of Design expansion
The interior of the building will be completely redesigned to serve the students and faculty of the Weitzman School, and will now include new research facilities, design studios, classrooms, and offices.