Articles by Cassidee Jackson
04/17/23 11:30pm
Quaker Days return to all day programming, welcome admitted Class of 2027
Each Quaker Day included a Class of 2027 welcome and opening session, campus tours led by the Kite and Key Society, and academic programming specific to each school and dual-degree program. 04/02/23 11:32pm
SPEC cancels annual spring speaker event with Jonathan Majors after his arrest
Jonathan Majors was set to visit Penn through SPEC Connaissance’s spring speaker event. 02/13/23 10:46pm
Penn student groups organize fundraising efforts to support Turkey-Syria earthquake relief
Penn Arab Student Society, Fenjan: The Middle East Journal, Penn Muslim Students Association, Penn Afghan Students Association, and Penn Students Against the Occupation are collecting donations to provide immediate relief to survivors. 02/06/23 11:29pm
Over 700 rising juniors, seniors placed on waitlist for on-campus housing for next year
Penn allocates approximately 950 spots for on-campus housing to rising juniors and seniors. 01/29/23 11:09pm
Renovations in Stouffer Hall draw complaints from some Quad residents
Stouffer College House is currently under construction, and the Woodland Walk entrance next to the Quad has been blocked off. 01/24/23 11:00pm
Supremo Food Market closes temporarily due to violations of city health code
The Department of Health was subsequently reinspected Supremo on Jan. 23, and the Cease Operations Order remained in place. 01/22/23 10:10pm
From smoothies to breakfast sandwiches, Penn Dining expands food options
Changes include smoothies at breakfast, all-day breakfast sandwiches at Gourmet Grocer, more peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, and more made-to-order pasta. 12/02/22 1:31am
Stanford opens investigation into its president for alleged scientific misconduct
Scientific experts raised concerns about four papers that Tessier-Lavigne — a renowned neuroscience and former biotechnology executive — co-authored between 2001 to 2008. 12/02/22 1:31am
Stanford opens investigation into its president for alleged scientific misconduct
Scientific experts raised concerns about four papers that Tessier-Lavigne — a renowned neuroscience and former biotechnology executive — co-authored between 2001 to 2008. 11/10/22 1:47am
Temple University Hospital workers reach new contract with management, avoiding a strike
Around 2,500 of the hospital’s employees had been working without a contract since their previous contracts expired on Sept. 30. 10/25/22 11:01pm
Penn LGBT Center celebrates 40th anniversary
The late Robert Schoenberg originally founded the LGBT Center as a part of the Student Activities office in Houston Hall, making it the second oldest center of its kind in the country. 10/19/22 1:46am
Student leaders establish the Penn Coalition for Wellness, unifying wellness groups
The organization is currently in the process of gaining recognition from the Student Activities Council, Vice Provost of University Life, and Chief Wellness Officer Benoit Dubé. 09/30/22 1:24am
Colton Center for Autoimmunity receives $50 million donation for scientific collaboration hub
The gift will go toward developing a hub for international scientific collaboration in fields such as immunology and vaccinology. 08/02/22 11:21am
Michael Driscoll replaces Bobby Henon on Philadelphia City Council
Driscoll will represent Philadelphia's 6th Council District, which consists of parts of Northeast Philadelphia. 07/14/22 6:08am
Penn Nursing establishes new online Master of Science in Nutrition Science program
The program consists of ten course units and can be completed either full-time or part-time. 06/22/22 3:49pm
27 Penn students and alumni receive 2022 Fulbright grants
The program, which is sponsored by the U.S. government, allows students to study, conduct research, or teach English in various countries across the globe. 06/15/22 11:15pm