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Tri Delta considers terminating house lease following second-year housing policy
In September 2018, administrators announced the new Second-Year Experience program, which will include sophomore-specific courses and celebrations as well as the new housing rule. Penn has since reaffirmed that on-campus housing will not include Greek housing.
The UA has struggled to fill seats for months — a special election looks to change that
For the past six months, nearly all five of the Undergraduate Assembly seats reserved for Engineering students have remained empty after multiple unsuccessful elections.
Penn Medicine study finds online patient portal users are more likely to get flu shots
Patients who use online patient portals are twice as likely to have their blood pressure checked and 50% more likely to get a flu shot and get their cholesterol checked, the study reported.
Penn football faces Columbia this weekend seeking first Ivy win of the season
After evening up its overall record last Saturday with a win over Sacred Heart, Penn football looks to do the same with the Ivy portion of the schedule.
McCarron Kincheloe | Acknowledge the importance of Penn staff members
Indeed, the staff at Penn are just as essential to the success of the community as a whole, yet so often we neglect this, rarely offering more than a cold thank you or a passing nod.
Guest Column by Elliot Bones | Penn students have a responsibility to pursue sustainable careers
I am suggesting that everyone commit themselves to build a just and sustainable society, whether that’s through becoming a teacher, civil rights lawyer, therapist, an environmental engineer, a regenerative farmer, or any of the many jobs that are essential to creating a society founded on justice and sustainability.
Penn Athletics announces Track & Field and Cross Country Campaign for Excellence
As part of Penn Athletics’ Game Onward Campaign, Penn launched the Penn Track & Field and Cross Country Campaign for Excellence on Wednesday.
Sophia DuRose | Support local art and local artists
It costs nothing to consider how your presence can positively impact someone else’s passion and profession.
The LSAT is now all digital, but Penn students say they prefer paper and pencil
The LSAT was administered digitally for the first time on Sept. 21, where students took the test with a tablet and a stylus.
Penn sprint football faces Navy with a likely CSFL championship bid on the line
On Friday, Penn sprint football will face Navy in a game that could very well decide which team represents the South Division in the CSFL championship.
Penn Vet publishes study on how dog breeds differ based on gene variation
The study, done in part by Penn Vet ethics and animal welfare professor James Serpell, examined 101 dog breeds and 131 genetic variants related to behavior.
Penn Law professor co-authors amicus brief in favor of insanity defense
The brief, co-authored in June, was presented to the Supreme Court last week.
Climate justice panel highlights environmental impact on minority and low-income Americans
Panelists talked about inequality caused by climate change, investment in fossil fuels, and political and social responsibility.
Penn men's soccer slips up on the road in 1-0 defeat to UMBC
Coming off of a tie with Columbia in double overtime, the Red and Blue were hungry for a win but were outlasted by the Retrievers, 1-0.
Penn alum discusses U.S. sanctuary movements at Latin American and Latino Studies event
During the event, she traced the history of the sanctuary policy and spoke about the current status for border migration.
A natural athlete, Ryan Renken has found his passion in cross country
Renken is a decorated runner for Penn’s cross country, and he's hoping to exercise his passion for the sport throughout the rest of his life.
Disney CEO Robert Iger visits Penn for Authors@Wharton speaker series
Iger's book, "The Ride of A Lifetime: Lessons Learned from 15 Years as CEO of Walt Disney Company," was recently published and became number one on The New York Times bestseller list.
PennMed researchers receive $20 million grant for early detection of Parkinson's disease
Researchers will use the grant to develop a special type of Positron Emission Tomography scan which will enable them to better study the progression of Parkinson’s disease and other neurodegenerative diseases.
For many Penn cross country athletes, running is a lifestyle
For Penn track’s distance runners, the old sports adage of “there is no offseason” could not ring more true, as their commitment to the program lasts nearly the entire school year.