Students flocked to watch parties at residential college houses with mixed feelings of uncertainty, nervousness, and excitement about the possibilities of the election.
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Nursing School professor Margo Brooks Carthon named director of center studying history of nursing
As director of the Bates Center, Brooks Carthon will address health inequities and honor the nursing profession’s contributions throughout history.
Kelly Writers House kicks off ‘Chef to Chef’ series with conversation on culinary careers
Kelly Writers House hosted the inaugural installment of its “Chef to Chef” speakers series on Oct. 29.
Environmental law professionals speak at Penn Carey Law against Phila. Gas Works proposal
Environmental law professionals spoke about their involvement in opposing a recent Philadelphia Gas Works proposal at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School’s Silverman Hall on Oct. 31.
Nursing School professor Margo Brooks Carthon named director of center studying history of nursing
As director of the Bates Center, Brooks Carthon will address health inequities and honor the nursing profession’s contributions throughout history.
Kelly Writers House kicks off ‘Chef to Chef’ series with conversation on culinary careers
Kelly Writers House hosted the inaugural installment of its “Chef to Chef” speakers series on Oct. 29.
Penn researchers develop tool to study 'commonsensicality' with public online survey
The CSS lab is currently collecting feedback on a common sense survey with the goal of implementing it into AI language models and other applications.
Fox News first called the election for the Penn graduate around 1:50 a.m. on Nov. 6, declaring Trump the victor of the 2024 presidential election to clinch his second term in office.
Throughout the day, campus groups including Penn Leads the Vote and Penn Democrats set up on Locust Walk to ensure as many students cast their ballots as possible, contributing to strong voter turnout.
81.6% of votes cast in the locations on and around Penn’s campus on Election Day were for Vice President Kamala Harris, and 16.3% of votes were for former President and 1968 Wharton graduate Donald Trump.
Trump falsely alleges ‘mass cheating’ in Phila., sparking criticism at Penn
Government officials, faculty, and students have denounced 1968 Wharton graduate and former President Donald Trump’s unfounded allegations of voter fraud occurring at the polls in Philadelphia.
Ashti Tiwari | "Memeifying" politics: Effective or not?
Columnist Ashti Tiwari questions the effectiveness of Vice President Harris’ meme campaign in politically engaging Gen Z.
Elijah Ramirez | This just in! Penn Face zombie outbreak!
Columnist Elijah Ramirez encourages students to explore their identities outside of being a Penn student.
A look at Penn men's basketball's 2024 transfers and rookies
As the season approaches, let's take a look at some of the new faces on the roster.
John Middleton, CEO of Phillies, set to speak at Wharton
The billionaire recently sold a partial stake in the Phillies in his quest to bring Philadelphia a championship.
Ivy League to consider FCS playoffs, Penn Athletics 'aware' of proposal
The conference currently does not allow football teams to participate in the postseason.
Roshan Gopal | Think about it: cultural homogeneity at Penn
Columnist Roshan Gopal argues that while we all share certain aspects of culture at Penn, we must be wary of sacrificing our individuality.
UPDATES: Polls close after turnout around Penn’s campus shatters 2020 election totals
The DP is documenting how the Penn community — and beyond — is spending its Election Day, and how the election is shaping up on campus before polls close.
Solemei Scamaroni | The world needs Penn to vote
Columnist Solemei Scamaroni urges Americans, particularly the Penn community, to recognize their power in shaping democracy as she reflects on the global fight for free elections.
Programming for the eight-hour event included performances from musical artists, speeches from local- and national-level politicians, and remarks from public figures.



















