Politics
Penn faculty call for bolder University climate action and fossil fuel divestment
A Faculty Senate committee, which has an advisory role for Penn administration, released a resolution in an effort to raise more awareness to climate-related issues among faculty and University departments.
Students talk classroom self-censorship, role of Greek life at virtual Penn Paideia event
About 50 students from a variety of local universities — including Penn, Drexel University, and the University of Delaware — attended the virtual event.
Philadelphia bans traffic stops for low-level incidents known to target Black drivers
With the bill, Philadelphia becomes the first big city to ban these traffic stops that disproportionately affect people of color.
Asbestos concerns linger a year after Penn pledged $100 million to Philadelphia schools
Various members of the Penn community, including parents, faculty members, and students, are still hopeful the University's donation can help mitigate the issue of environmental hazards — but worry that it may not be enough.
Wharton prof. Eric Orts suspends U.S. Senate campaign
Orts centered his three-month-long campaign around combating the climate crisis. His exit leaves behind a wide field of candidates in the lead up to May’s Democratic primary.
Annenberg survey finds one in three Americans would consider limiting role of Supreme Court
The survey reported that 34% of Americans would favor eliminating the court if it issued numerous rulings that most Americans disagreed with.
Penn faculty and Wharton alum Evan McMullin announces candidacy for Utah Senate
McMullin, who graduated from the Wharton School with an MBA in 2011, is best known for his 2016 presidential run as an Independent.
Penn students, HUP staff participate in “Bans Off Our Bodies” march for abortion rights
The march was organized by several Philadelphia community members, including Perelman School of Medicine students.
Championing intersectionality, environmental groups lead Penn’s second annual Climate Week
Sustainability Director Nina Morris said a significant part of Climate Week programming was virtual to ensure that it reached beyond the University, and created a ripple effect throughout the Philadelphia community and in higher education as a whole.
Penn Wharton Budget Model finds federal reforms would increase tax rates for multinationals
The report found that tax rates on foreign income by multinationals would increase from 2.1 percent to 7.4 percent.
‘Silence is violence’: Students protest against Castle assault, demand action from Penn
More than 50 students protested outside the Psi Upsilon chapter house on Tuesday, urging Penn to respond to an alleged assault by a fraternity brother against another student at a party earlier this month.
Penn political clubs gear up to boost student turnout ahead of National Voter Registration Day
Student groups like Penn Leads the Vote and Penn Democrats are looking to use this day to increase civic engagement on campus.
DPS unfolds new measures to increase transparency and accountability of Penn Police
The report's recommendations are based on an independent review of DPS that was previously commissioned by the University in July 2020, following the police killing of George Floyd and ensuing criticism of policing on campus.
Annenberg survey shows increase in knowledge about Constitution in 2021
The survey measures American adults' knowledge about civics and government.
Phila. DA Larry Krasner talks criminal justice reform, voter turnout at Penn Dems event
Krasner answered questions from Penn and Philadelphia community members regarding his work on criminal justice reform, his recent win in the Democratic primary, and the role of higher voter turnout in the primary election.
‘Warming is human activity’: Penn experts urge climate action on campus and beyond
Penn experts on climate action, some of whom contributed to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, are emphasizing the urgency of climate action and reaching net-zero carbon emissions.
Penn’s political groups aim to improve in-person programming based on virtual experiences
With a return to in-person learning comes a return to in-person extracurricular activities, and Penn's political clubs in particular are in for an event-filled academic year.
Investigation finds Penn profs. demonstrated 'gross insensitivity' in handling MOVE remains
The remains were held by Penn professors for decades and were used by Penn Anthropology professor Janet Monge in an online Princeton University course, which sparked significant backlash.
Penn professors largely optimistic Gutmann can rebuild relations as U.S. ambassador to Germany
Some Penn professors hope Gutmann can repair U.S.-Germany relations as Germany will be going through a transition period after their federal election next month.