Guest Column by Corey Paredes and Chris Schiller | Penn students, reject the false promises of Bernie Sanders

The issues that Bernie Sanders speaks to reflect important contemporary challenges, but his heavy-handed government solutions would further bankrupt the nation and dim opportunity for those who need it most. 

Penn Student Power and local nonprofits call on the University to fund PILOTs

On March 21, Penn Student Power spoke alongside local non-profit organizers about Penn's continued stance against paying Philadelphia PILOTs, Payments in Lieu of Taxes.

Penn alum uses documentary to raise awareness for lack of Philadelphia school counselors

1989 College graduate Juliane Dressner returned to her alma mater to air her feature-length documentary on this national issue  — and caught the attention of the Philadelphia City Council.

Philadelphia responds to rising murder rates with new gun violence strategy

Mayor Kenney's report highlights how Philadelphia saw its highest homicide rate in in more than a decade. The city now aims to provide aid in what has been called a "public health crisis."

Penn alum wins protection for historic West Philadelphia buildings

Loftus plans to submit nominations for other properties and entire blocks of some West Philadelphia streets.

This new club aims to make the History Department accessible to non-majors

The new History Student Society has two goals: to strengthen relationships between history students and faculty and to foster a greater interest in history overall on campus.  

Nurses in 535 hospitals across four states say patient care is inadequate, Penn study reveals

Organized by Penn’s Center for Health Outcomes and Policy Research, the study surveyed nurses at 535 hospitals in Pennsylvania, Florida, New Jersey, and California. 

Wharton hosts leading experts on ethics and economics at weekend conference

The two-day event emphasized an interdisciplinary approach to larger issues of policy.

Seven-hour Existential Despair class gives students a "break from the hustle and bustle of Penn"

Phones are collected at the beginning of class and only two bathroom breaks are allowed. The class has no prerequisites, no homework, no exams, and is graded based on participation and attendance only. 

U.S. News ranks Philadelphia as the 98th best city to live in the nation

Philadelphia ranks two spots behind New York, which claims no. 96.