Articles by Alex Slen
04/17/24 10:05pm
Protestors rally to support graduate student workers' unionization effort amid election delays
The rally was led by GET-UP in conjunction with the Penn chapter of the American Association of University Professors, Penn Museum Workers United, and United RAs at Penn. 03/28/24 7:12pm
Penn releases regular decision results for Class of 2028 after another record-breaking cycle
This marks the largest application pool in Penn's history and an increase of more than 10% from last year. 03/25/24 2:57am
RA union files complaint against Penn, citing 'bad faith' negotiations, delays
A petition with almost 400 signatures describes “endless delay tactics and disrespect” during the negotiation process. 03/17/24 11:22pm
Journalist, podcaster Kara Swisher talks Elon Musk, tech and Trump in DP interview
Swisher spoke with the DP on March 13 after participating in an Authors@Wharton event with Wharton Professor Adam Grant. 03/11/24 9:47pm
1963 Wharton graduate Stuart Weitzman reflects on philanthropy amid donor backlash over antisemitism
Weitzman is the founder and current chairman emeritus of footwear brand Stuart Weitzman and a longtime donor to the University. 02/20/24 12:43am
Penn administrator hiring far outpaces faculty growth, raising concerns of 'bloat'
A DP analysis found that the number of full-time non-medical school administrators at Penn increased by 78%, compared to a 40% increase in full-time non-medical faculty over the past 20 years. 01/18/24 1:39am
U.S. Department of Education to investigate Penn legacy admissions policy
The United States Department of Education Office for Civil Rights is investigating whether the University's usage of legacy preferences in admissions decisions constitutes racial discrimination. 12/08/23 12:49am
Penn community members call for Magill's resignation at campus rally following House testimony
Penn community members held Israeli flags and signs that read “zero tolerance for antisemitism,” while chanting “no place for hate at Penn.” 11/02/23 7:57pm
$35.6 million expansion and renovation of Penn’s Graduate School of Education unveiled
On Oct. 25, the $35.6 million expansion and renovation of Penn’s Graduate School of Education was unveiled by Penn President Liz Magill and GSE Board members. 11/01/23 8:19pm
Adam Grant discusses new book at Authors@Wharton event with Angela Duckworth
Published on Oct. 24, Grant’s eighth book delves into maximizing personal and professional success. 10/08/23 8:52pm
Penn graduate Elon Musk retains his top spot on the 2023 Forbes 400 List of Wealthiest Americans
1968 Wharton graduate Donald Trump did not make the Forbes 400 List this year. 10/04/23 10:15pm