Biden's speech was delivered in front of Independence Hall at 8 p.m. on Sept. 1.
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Penn Justice Dems rebrands as Young Democratic Socialists of America chapter
The group is now able to work with DSA chapters across the country, including Philly DSA and YDSA chapters at other universities.
Penn Athletics weekend preview: Soccer, volleyball, golf, and field hockey return to action
The first week of classes is marked by fall sports both on the road and on familiar home ground.
Children who reside in the UC Townhomes may have to move schools as scheduled eviction looms
Tenants in the 70-unit townhouse complex have until Oct. 8 to find affordable housing.
Penn Justice Dems rebrands as Young Democratic Socialists of America chapter
The group is now able to work with DSA chapters across the country, including Philly DSA and YDSA chapters at other universities.
Penn Athletics weekend preview: Soccer, volleyball, golf, and field hockey return to action
The first week of classes is marked by fall sports both on the road and on familiar home ground.
Four coaches depart during Penn summer coaching carousel
This summer was a busy one for Penn Athletics, as three coaches resigned and one retired from coaching altogether.
Annual 'Disorientation Guide' critiques Penn’s inaction on UC Townhomes, PILOTs
The publication is divided into essays that focus on Penn’s impact on it students and staff, as well as Philadelphia and the world.
The Doctor Is in: Dr. Krissy Turner brings championship experience to Penn women's soccer
Penn women's soccer is in the first steps of building a formidable team under the new direction of Dr. Krissy Turner, as she leads the Quakers in her first year as the head coach of the Penn program.
The grand reopening of the redesigned ARCH building is set for Sept. 7 and will include remarks from Penn President Liz Magill.
President Joe Biden to give a prime-time address in Philadelphia today
The prime-time event at Independence Hall is the second of Biden's three planned campaigning events in Pennsylvania this week.
Penn’s endowment has grown 364.8% since 2000 — the fastest rate in the Ivy League
After Penn, Yale University had the second fastest endowment growth at 209.4%, followed by Brown, Princeton, Columbia, Dartmouth, Harvard, and Cornell University.
Mark F. Dingfield appointed Vice President for Finance and Treasurer at Penn
In his new role, Dingfield will oversee Penn’s financial functions, including cash and short-term investments and capital financing strategies.
Campus Pride names Penn one of the "Best of the Best" schools for LGBTQ inclusion
The “Best of the Best” list features 40 four-year colleges — up from 30 last year — that achieved a five out of five on the Campus Pride Index by receiving an overall score of 93% or higher.
Research led by retired Perelman pharmacology professor under federal investigation
The investigation began after the peer-reviewed Journal of Neurotrauma issued a full retraction of three of Armstead’s research papers in June, as per Armstead’s request.
Prince Emili released by Buffalo Bills
Penn graduate Prince Emili was released by the Buffalo Bills on the final day of NFL roster cuts, but another Penn name still survives on the team's roster.
Penn announces search committee to select new vice provost of University Life
The committee consists of 14 Penn faculty and student government representatives.
Penn to rebury cranial remains of enslaved Black Philadelphians from Morton Cranial Collection
Penn is petitioning Philadelphia’s Orphans’ Court to bury the skulls in Eden Cemetery, a historically Black cemetery.
Penn researcher joins $5.7 million multi-institutional cyber-physical systems program
Phan joins a research study that aims “to rethink the modeling, analyzing, and designing of a new generation of intelligent transportation systems."
Liz Magill | Welcome Back!
Penn President Liz Magill welcomes students and community members to the 2022-2023 school year.



















